Icon Sunsuria to open cancer centre in Penang’s Island Hospital
Icon Sunsuria Sdn Bhd has announced a landmark partnership with Island Hospital which paves the way for their first cancer centre in Malaysia, slated to open in Penang in early…
Dr Zaliha: Ministry on the alert for any possible ‘Disease X’ outbreak
The Health Ministry is always on the alert for any possible new pandemic, including the so-called "Disease X" from an as-yet-undiscovered pathogen, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic). The Health Minister…
MOH to set up National Institute of Pre-Hospital Treatment and Disaster Medicine
A National Institute of Pre-Hospital Treatment and Disaster Medicine will be set up by the Health Ministry (MOH) to ensure the delivery of the best services to the people, especially…
IHH to acquire Timberland Medical Centre, build new 200-bed hospital in Sarawak
IHH Healthcare Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Pantai Holdings Sdn Bhd, will acquire the entire equity interest in Bedrock Healthcare Sdn Bhd for RM245 million cash. Pantai Holdings today inked a…
Jempol Hospital sucessfully carries out first cornea transfer process
The Ministry of Health (MoH) today announced that Jempol Hospital near here successfully carried out the first tissue donation process which was done at the hospital on July 17. Health…
Dr Zaliha: Health Ministry places 20 pre-hospital and ambulance hotspot operation centres nationwide
A total of 20 pre-hospital and ambulance care services (PRPA) hotspot operation centres have been placed nationwide so far, operated by St John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM). Health Minister Dr…
Vacant doctors’ posts will be filled, says Zaliha
Vacant posts for doctors in public health facilities will be filled, says health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. According to Berita Harian, Zaliha said the ministry was transferring doctors to fill…
Dr Kuljit made Asian Hospital Federation president
Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) president Dr Kuljit Singh has been elected as the Asian Hospital Federation (AHF) president. Kuljit was chosen as the new president at an AHF…
Upgrading of Papar Hospital delayed due to labour, building material shortage
The shortage of manpower and construction materials, in addition to the outbreak of Covid-19 contributed to the delay in the completion of upgrading works at Papar Hospital. Health Minister Dr…
Trainee doctor, permanent post issue among matters raised at dialogue with minister
Issues of trainee doctors, criteria for appointment of doctors to permanent posts and improvement to hospital facilities are among the grouses raised by some 350 doctors at a dialogue with…