26 May 2020
MMA shocked at guidelines
PETALING JAYA: Medical professionals have raised objection to what is seen as “discriminatory
policies and practices” against children of medical frontliners in childcare centres.
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr N. Ganabaskaran criticised the updated
standard operating procedure (SOP) for childcare centres set by the Women, Family and Community
Development Ministry.
25 May 2020
MMA to ministry: Don’t discriminate against frontliners’ kids
PETALING JAYA: Children of medical frontliners should not be discriminated against in childcare
centres, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
MMA president Dr N. Ganabaskaran said that frontliners and their children should not be subject to
“discriminatory policies and practices”.
25 May 2020
Covid-19: MMA calls for extra preventive measures, testing of foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Extra preventive measures should be taken to stop the spread of
Covid-19 among the workforce, especially foreign workers, says the Malaysian Medical Association
(MMA).
Its president Dr N. Ganabaskaran said more emphasis should be given to safe physical distancing, the
wearing of face masks and personal hygiene among the workforce, with testing focused on foreign
workers in line with Ministry of Health’s (MOH) targeted approach to testing.
24 May 2020
Don’t discriminate against frontliners, treat their children fairly
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is up in arms
over what it has termed as discriminatory policy against frontline health
personnel and their children involving ‘Taska’ guidelines and standard
operating procedures (SOP).
13 May 2020
Full compliance to restrictions vital to curb subsequent waves of Covid-19 infections: MMA
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr N. Ganabaskaran (pix) said adherence to standard
operating procedures under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is pivotal to handling a
potential second wave of cases.
“Full compliance with all the requirements is key to preventing a spike in the number of new cases,” he told
theSun yesterday.
Ganabaskaran expressed confidence that the necessary preparations have already been made by the
Health Ministry to handle any eventuality.
11 May 2020
Flip-flop on test for workers
IT is the policy of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) to be supportive of the government’s
efforts in improving healthcare in the country. We are pleased with the government’s efforts so far in
ghting the Covid-19 pandemic in the country.
However, as a national medical body, we feel it is our responsibility in the best interest of the people,
our healthcare system and our country that we bring to light any matters of great concern.
10 May 2020
MMA: Give clear guidelines for Covid-19 testing of workforce
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has criticised the policy changes for
Covid-19 testing of the workforce before businesses resume operations under the conditional
movement control order (MCO).
MMA president Dr N. Ganabaskaran said the lack of clear-cut guidelines on the testing of the
workforce “has left business owners, employees and even general practitioners in the country
confused and frustrated”.
4 May 2020
Vital to boost immune system, says group
KUALA LUMPUR: Strengthening our immune system is within our control and should be the rst line
of defence against infections, says Malaysian Medical Association president Dr N. Ganabaskaran.
Besides being disciplined in observing social distancing and good personal hygiene, one must get
proper nutrition from a balanced diet, regular exercise and good quality rest to boost the immune
system and protect against infections, he said.He said those with weak immune systems should stay
home or work from home if possible.
1 May 2020
MMA: Public now the ‘frontliners’ in Covid-19 fight
PETALING JAYA: Members of the public will now play the most important role in combating the
Covid-19 pandemic, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
Its president Dr N. Ganabaskaran said with the announcement of the conditional movement control
order (MCO) by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the public must remain vigilant as the
health crisis continues.