CodeBlue, Author at CodeBlue

7 April 2026

Letter

When The System Fails Young Doctors: Lessons From HTA Housemen Scam — Clinician

It sounds like common sense not to transfer money to a personal account for official payments. But this is a profound misunderstanding of what it's like to be a houseman in Malaysia, where questioning instructions is seen as defiance. "Just follow first".

6 April 2026

Letter

Provide Transition For Contract Pharmacists Pending Permanent Appointments — MPS

Consider interim contract extensions for affected pharmacists, pending the issuance of formal appointment letters, to prevent disruption of services and avoid premature workforce attrition. Many of the affected pharmacists have served for several years.

6 April 2026

Letter

Dental Officers’ Contracts Ending Today Without Permanent Appointments — MDA

Contracts for the 2021 contract dental officer cohort are set to end today (April 6), July 11, and Sept, without clear direction on permanent appointments or extensions. These dentists have contributed to service delivery in the public health care system.

6 April 2026

FeaturesMy

Doctors’ Groups Demand Internal Inquiry Into Housemen Scam, Victim Compensation

MMA and HDK want an internal inquiry into the HTA housemen scam to address structural weaknesses that allowed the crime to occur in the workplace, beyond a police probe. The doctors' groups demand compensation for the 190 victims who suffered RM47k losses.

3 April 2026

Malaysia

HTA Sacks Admin Assistant, Reports Massive Housemen Scam To Police

Tunku Azizah Hospital says it has sacked an admin assistant, a MyStep staff who allegedly scammed about 190 housemen out of over RM47,000, and filed a police report, stressing that collection of cash or payments to staff's personal accounts isn't allowed.

3 April 2026

Letter

Restore 300L Monthly Fuel Subsidy Quota For Health Workers — MMA

We recommend restoring the 300-litre monthly fuel subsidy quota, or implementing a specific exemption, for health care workers who are required to be physically present for duty in MOH. Policies must remain equitable and grounded in operational realities.

3 April 2026

Letter

Take Action Against Sale Of Non-Registered, Suspected Counterfeit Blood Pressure Monitors — MPS

MPS notes reports indicating that non-registered or suspected counterfeit BPMs remain widely accessible. Based on a chain pharmacy's internal screening work last year, 10,081 devices were checked for accuracy; 31% were found to be not registered with MDA.

3 April 2026

Letter

Schedule 7 Amendment: A Partial Fix That Should Not Be Misread — PMPASKL

While the recent amendment introduces adjustments to GP consultation fees and selected areas, it is important to recognise that a substantial portion of Schedule 7 remains unchanged, like procedures, investigations, reports, and other components of care.

3 April 2026

Letter

GP Fee Revision Impact Depends On TPA Arrangements — FPMPAM

While the revised RM10 to RM80 GP fee range provides some flexibility, its real impact will depend on how it is implemented in practice, particularly within existing managed care and TPA arrangements, where pricing may not be fully market-driven.

30 March 2026

Letter

WFH For Civil Servants: Don’t Forget Those Who Can’t Stay Home — Concerned Doctor

As health workers, policemen, military personnel, and emergency responders can't work from home, frontline civil servants should get targeted financial incentives and child care support. When flexibility is given to some, fairness must be extended to all.

Author: CodeBlue

When The System Fails Young Doctors: Lessons From HTA Housemen Scam — Clinician

Provide Transition For Contract Pharmacists Pending Permanent Appointments — MPS

Dental Officers’ Contracts Ending Today Without Permanent Appointments — MDA

Doctors’ Groups Demand Internal Inquiry Into Housemen Scam, Victim Compensation

HTA Sacks Admin Assistant, Reports Massive Housemen Scam To Police

Restore 300L Monthly Fuel Subsidy Quota For Health Workers — MMA

Take Action Against Sale Of Non-Registered, Suspected Counterfeit Blood Pressure Monitors — MPS

Schedule 7 Amendment: A Partial Fix That Should Not Be Misread — PMPASKL

GP Fee Revision Impact Depends On TPA Arrangements — FPMPAM

WFH For Civil Servants: Don’t Forget Those Who Can’t Stay Home — Concerned Doctor

Admin Assistant Allegedly Scams Nearly 190 Housemen Out Of RM47,000 At HTA

SPM BM, History Requirements Worsening Housemen Shortage: Doctor

The Day I Quit Medicine — Dr Goh Heong Keong

Imbalanced Medical Officer Distribution Between Segamat Hospital And Klinik Kesihatan — Medical Officer

We Finally Solved Malaysia’s Doctor ‘Oversupply’: 5,000 Posts, 529 Doctors — Clinician