Tag: doctors
Malaysian medical graduates seen as “cheap yet high quality assets” in Singapore
Malaysian medical graduates are highly sought after by hospitals in Singapore, which consider them to be “cheap yet high quality assets”, according to a Malaysian doctor serving in the city-state. Wanting to only be known as Dr Akram, the doctor […]
Over 200 doctors gather to protest display of drug prices rule
More than 200 doctors and private general practitioners (GPs) have gathered near the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) here to protest the mandatory display of drug prices under a law unrelated to the health sector. The doctors started gathering at Laman […]
Doctors’ groups oppose using non-medical Act for drug price display
Eight doctors’ associations have voiced opposition towards the government’s plan to use the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723) to enforce the mandatory display of medicine prices. The groups maintained that they were supportive of transparency regarding medicine […]
Ministry promises to have more doctors for the elderly
The health ministry said it is working to increase the number of specialists in geriatric medicine after a senator highlighted the current low numbers of such doctors. The ministry said in a written reply to Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran that […]
MMC: Fewer new doctors registered
Provisional registrations of graduate medical practitioners across the country have declined by almost 40% since 2017, a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) report revealed. The MMC annual report for 2022 showed that the registrations decreased from 6,147 in 2017 to 5,218 […]
Proposed Amendments to Medical Act 1971 to Streamline Specialist Registration
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced proposed amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) aimed at resolving registration issues for medical doctors who obtain specialist qualifications through the parallel pathway. The amendments, submitted jointly by Dr Dzulkefly […]
UK Medical Mission Advances Craniofacial Trauma Care in Vietnam
A team of British medical professionals, led by surgeon Prof Mike Perry, is embarking on a craniofacial trauma surgery mission to Vietnam from November 16-30. According to a report, the initiative is part of an annual education exchange program funded […]
Doctors concerned as boxing fever grips Thailand
As two boys exchange punches at a boxing ring in Thailand’s northeastern province of Buriram, loud cheers erupt in the crowd. After dominating five rounds, the winner is declared; 11-year-old Nanthawat Promsod, who is better known by his boxing name […]
Is there an oversupply of healthcare workers?
KUALA LUMPUR – This was the question presented during one of the sessions at the APHM International Conference & Exhibition 2012 held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Based on conducted surveys, the country has an oversupply of unqualified healthcare works […]
