MOH to conduct new study on actual needs of health workforce
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will conduct a study this year to review the country’s actual needs for different categories of human resources for health, said its minister Dr Zaliha…
RM9.6mil to repair dilapidated clinics in Kelantan, says Dr Zaliha
The Health Ministry has identified 39 dilapidated clinics in Kelantan for repairs this year, involving an allocation of RM9.6 million. Its minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the list includes eight…
HSP 3.0 offers more comprehensive free health screening for employees
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) offers its contributors a free health screening with a more comprehensive scope of health tests through Health Screening Programme 3.0 (HSP 3.0) The HSP 3.0,…
MOH allocates over RM12 mn for upgrade of clinics in Pahang
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has allocated RM12.901 million for the upgrade of dilapidated health clinics in Pahang, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said 42 dilapidated clinics will…
M’sian health mobile app now offers free virtual consultation to combat HIV/AIDS
For over 30 years, Malaysia has seen various efforts to not only combat HIV/AIDS but to find ways to make testing and treatment as accessible as possible. As Malaysia has…
Specialist training increased to 1,500 slots beginning this year
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will increase training slots for the Master of Medicine programme up to 1,500 beginning this year to encourage more medical officers to pursue their specialist studies, especially in…
GPs, contract doctors urged to assist with extension of operating hours at health clinics
The Health Ministry is encouraging private general practitioners (GPs) and contract doctors to cooperate with the ministry in its initiative to extend operating hours at 52 selected health clinics nationwide.…
Floods hit health facilities in Kelantan, Terengganu, says Dr Noor Hisham
The floods on the east coast of the peninsula have affected two government hospitals in Kelantan and four others in Terengganu, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah…
Health Ministry to improve health services in Sabah, Sarawak, says minister
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will improve health services, especially in terms of infrastructure, in Sabah and Sarawak. Its minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa said her ministry has taken note of…
Malaysia’s first public-private child care centre opens in Penang
A new public-private child care centre is set to open in Batu Kawan, Penang, in December 2022, borne of a joint partnership between Micron Technology, an industry leader in innovative…