Press Statement
SEPTEMBER 2026 – PRESS STATEMENT
September 14, 2026 – Retaining Doctors Top Priority For New MMA President
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Retaining doctors in Malaysia’s public health care system will be the Malaysian Medical Association’s (MMA) top priority under its new president, Dr Sivanaesan Letchumanan, as the country grapples with growing health care demands and the need to strengthen its workforce.
September 13, 2026 – New MMA president makes doctor retention top priority
PETALING JAYA: Retaining doctors in Malaysia’s public healthcare system will be the Malaysian Medical Association’s top priority under its new president, Dr Sivanaesan Letchumanan.
September 10, 2026 – Long Lellang crash: Medical association wants independent safety review, national task force on Flying Doctor Service
KUCHING (Sept 10): The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for immediate independent safety verification of all aircraft, ambulances, boats, and other vehicles used for healthcare workers.
September 7, 2026 – Set timelines for probing sexual harassment, bullying in hospitals, says MMA
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association has called for clear timelines to be set for investigations into sexual harassment and workplace bullying in the public healthcare system.
September 7, 2026 – MMA Wants Independent Inquiries After Sexual Harassment Claims In Two Government Hospitals
MMA calls for independent panels outside MOH to investigate sexual harassment claims in government hospitals, after two cases in HSAJB and Likas Hospital. MOH should also strengthen the reporting mechanism for complaints against senior officers.
September 2, 2026 – Ronald McCoy Was A Remarkable Doctor, Global Peace Advocate — MMA
Dr Ronald McCoy helped initiate the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. Malaysia has lost a remarkable doctor and global advocate for peace. Rest in peace, Dr McCoy.
September 1, 2026 – MMA gesa sekat kehilangan tenaga kerja kesihatan
KUALA LUMPUR: Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia (MMA) mahu kerajaan menumpukan usaha menghentikan kehilangan tenaga kerja kesihatan melalui laluan kenaikan pangkat pakar lebih kukuh dan berasaskan merit dalam Belanjawan 2027 bagi sektor kesihatan di negara ini.
September 1, 2026 – Budget 2027 Must Stop Bleeding Of Health Care Workforce — MMA
Budget 2027 should recognise years served under contract when doctors are appointed permanently, besides reviewing the requirement for three consecutive LNPT assessments before subspecialty training. Consider Jusa promotions for specialists after 5 years.