Two journalists detained by commission believed to have previously served in MAF, says Azam

Only 45 per cent yet to meet standards per Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Medicine Price Labelling) Order 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The government’s move to expedite the filling of 4,352 positions at public healthcare facilities, including for contract doctors, has been welcomed by medical associations and civil society groups.

JOHOR BAHRU, July 23 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to develop a comprehensive national master plan to address the growing shortage of healthcare personnel, warning that the issue is no longer a short-term challenge but a serious threat to the sustainability of the public healthcare system.

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will hold another round of discussions with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and other medical bodies following objections to the government’s move to implement the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723) on private healthcare facilities.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, Dec 30 — Amid the spike in Covid-19 cases, including in Selangor, Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz said the government does not have to impose strict measures in the state despite it having the highest recorded cases.  In fact, the...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will not hesitate to take appropriate action against any party involved in bullying among its staff, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Medical practitioners lauded the Malaysia Madani Budget 2024 tabled yesterday, noting several good initiatives included in the budget for the health sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The public is advised to get tested for dengue at a medical facility if they persistently have symptoms of fever, diarrhoea and body ache, even though tested negative for Covid-19, said Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Koh Kar Chai.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — There is an ample supply of self-test kits in the market and the public should not refrain from panic buying and hoarding the Covid-19 self-test kits, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has welcomed the government's initiative to resolve the issue of contract doctors.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 — The Cabinet has agreed to create another 4,186 permanent posts at the Ministry of Health (MOH) this year, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) wants the authorities to go all out in their investigation into the issuing of fake Covid-19 vaccination certifications and bring those involved to face the full force of the law.

By Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Selangor has the potential to nurture a homegrown healthcare industry that can be on par with other countries. Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Koh Kar Chai said this is due to Selangor’s unique position as the country’s economic...

By Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Selangor has done well in formulating several health initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Its president Dr Koh Kar Chai said the state had set a good example that others could emulate. “Selangor’s...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The Malaysia Medical Association (MMA) urged the public only to purchase Covid-19 saliva self-test kits that are approved by the Medical Device Authority (MDA), and buy from authorised sellers.

SHAH ALAM, June 11 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes the Selangor government's move to obtain more than 500,000 vaccines for the people of the state through the Selangor Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (SCVP).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) suggests the Health Ministry (MOH) to conduct mass Covid-19 screening in hotspots areas identified by Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) calls for urgently needed improvements in the Ministry of Health (MOH)’s handling of mild cases of Covid-19 (category 1 and 2) and their close contacts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to immediately create more permanent posts for medical officers as part of efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.