Tag: malaysia

Malaysia’s healthcare and medical manufacturing holds steady amid trade headwinds

July 4, 2025
Ms. Laura Wong, Vice President for Healthcare, APAC at Amcor

Malaysia’s healthcare sector continues to demonstrate resilience amid global trade pressures, including the impact of US  tariffs. While challenges remain, the industry is adapting through strategic sourcing, supply chain diversification, and strengthened regional partnerships. These measures limit disruptions and reinforce […]

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Medical professionals urged to beware of dengue mimicry in silent spread across Malaysia

June 16, 2025
Medical professionals urged to beware of dengue mimicry in silent spread across Malaysia

Medical professionals have been reminded to maintain a high index of suspicion for dengue, as the mosquito-borne virus often presents with misleading symptoms or none at all. Experts said dengue is now endemic in Malaysia and not seasonal, with cases […]

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Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur pioneers new heart procedure in Malaysia

June 10, 2025
Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur pioneers new heart procedure in Malaysia

Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL) marked a significant milestone in cardiovascular care with the successful transcatheter device occlusion of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in an adult patient with congenital heart disease — a first for the hospital’s Interventional Cardiology […]

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Malaysia at risk of extreme heat and current hot weather

June 9, 2025
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It’s not merely the heat – it’s the humidity that poses a lethal threat. Experts warn of a wet-bulb temperature (WBT) threat as Malaysia sweats through a silent, rising danger. And with the heat expec­ted to rise in the coming […]

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Malaysia’s digital lifestyle is wrecking posture—Here’s how

May 13, 2025
Dr Chang Kok Chun / Thomas Chua Wei Yeh

Text-neck syndrome: bad posture from tech habits From classroom to office, the everyday habit of looking down at screens are making Malaysians suffering from text neck syndrome, a preventable condition causing long-term neck and shoulder pain, and threatening the neurological […]

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Keep 42-hour work week for nurses, govt urged

May 9, 2025
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Four unions, including three medical groups, have urged the government to maintain the current 42-hour work week for nurses and abandon plans to increase it to 45 hours. In a statement, the Malayan Nurses Union, Sabah Medical Services Union, Sarawak […]

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Malaysia closes the book on Covid-19 tomorrow

April 30, 2025
Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad

Malaysia will officially revoke the extension order declaring the country as a Covid-19 infected zone tomorrow. The Health Ministry gazetted the revocation under P.U. (A) 138/2025, published yesterday, that effectively cancels the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of […]

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Malaysia faces shortage of oncologists

March 26, 2025
Cancer

Malaysia is facing a serious shortage of cancer or oncology facilities and specialists, particularly in government hospitals. This scenario raises concerns that patients may not receive timely treatment, thereby increasing mortality rates. Utusan Malaysia reported that, based on Health Ministry […]

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Health Ministry demands more than 43,000 nurses for new hospital projects

March 3, 2025
Health Ministry demands more than 43,000 nurses for new hospital projects

With more hospital projects planned, the Health Ministry needs over 43,000 nurses to serve the government. “Based on our projection for this year, we need 43,243 nurses to help with the healthcare delivery system,” said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman […]

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MOH allows specialists, retired health workers to continue serving under ‘Rakan KKM’ programme

February 20, 2025

Specialists and newly retired healthcare personnel can extend their service in Health Ministry hospitals under the ‘Rakan KKM’ programme, which aims to balance personal needs with professional commitments while ensuring sufficient specialist coverage. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad […]

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