Category: MJN enews
Doctors need more than job security, says MMA
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has reiterated its call for a review of doctor remuneration after the health minister said that 3,510 permanent and contract medical officers had resigned between 2024 and 2026. MMA president Dr Sivanaesan Letchumanan said the […]
MOH plans to strengthen mental health support system
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is to continue strengthening the support system and access to mental health services nationwide, including through the development of a mental health policy at the workplace, which is currently undergoing an engagement process with stakeholders. […]
13,000 medical positions vacant, with 1,660 being for specialists
A total of 13,072 doctor positions in the health ministry remained vacant as of June 30, comprising 1,660 specialist posts and 11,412 non-specialist positions, said health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly said 3,510 medical officers resigned between 2024 and 2026, comprising […]
Contract dentists ask for more permanent positions
The health ministry will recommend absorbing contract dental and pharmacy officers into permanent positions for the consideration of the finance ministry and Cabinet. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the proposal would be pursued within a reasonable timeframe, based on the […]
State govts urged to offer a RM10,000 incentive to attract doctors
Health unions propose that state governments offer RM10,000 as an incentive package to encourage more doctors from Peninsular Malaysia and other states to take up postings in Sabah and Sarawak amid ongoing shortages of medical personnel. Council of Unions’ Presidents […]
Health Ministry plans to expedite nurse hiring, enhance staff retention
The Health Ministry will accelerate nurse recruitment and strengthen retention measures amid concerns over vacancies and nurses leaving Malaysia to work overseas. “Our priority is to ensure that the public nursing service remains competitive, that nurses’ welfare is protected, and […]
More than 80% of young Malaysians with diabetes and hypertension are unaware of the condition
Over 80% of young Malaysians aged 18 to 29 who have diabetes or high blood pressure are unaware of their condition, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad warned Parliament. Citing the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, Dr […]
Ischaemic heart disease remains Malaysia’s leading cause of death
Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) remains the leading cause of death in Malaysia, with diabetes and hypertension among the key risk factors contributing to the condition. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said 17,421 Malaysians died from IHD in 2024, […]
Proactive measures needed to help bullied students cope, say Dzulkefly
Self-harm among school students linked to bullying requires stronger intervention, with the Health and Education Ministries stepping up collaboration to address the issue, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the collaboration includes enhanced counselling, early detection […]
Free medicine delivery to benefit 80,000 patients monthly from Oct 1
Some 80,000 patients nationwide are expected to benefit each month from free delivery of follow-up medicines under the Ubat Melalui Pos (UMP) initiative from Oct 1. The government will fully cover the estimated RM5 million annual delivery cost for eligible […]
