Letter Archives

19 October 2026

Letter

Overcrowding In Emergency Departments, Ward Bed Shortages In Government Hospitals — Assistant Medical Officer

Malaysia doesn't need to directly "import" foreign experts to manage the local system. Instead, adapting proven international modules while providing sufficient space, authority, and funding for local public health experts to execute reforms is sufficient.

19 October 2026

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When Perak’s Trauma Centre Has No C-Arm — Specialist

C-arm is essential imaging equipment that allows surgeons to see bones and implants in real time during many fracture fixation procedures. When this equipment became unavailable at HRPB, cases had to be diverted to other hospitals in the state.

15 October 2026

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e-CKAPS Licensing Portal Expected To Expedite Hospital Licensing — APHM

APHM believes e‑CKAPS can set a benchmark for wider digitalisation across the health care sector, in line with the Ministry of Health’s vision to digitalise Malaysia’s health care sector.

15 October 2026

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Don’t Weaponise ‘Service Needs’ Against Health Workers — Public Servant In MOH

The government must support sustainable workforce policy, and before demanding that the workforce change, the institution must be prepared to change itself.

14 October 2026

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Action Plan Needed After Permanent Posts Promised To Pharmacists — MPS

The affected pharmacists require sufficient certainty to make informed decisions about their careers and continuing service within the public health care system.

14 October 2026

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Addressing The Rising Tide Of School Violence And Fatalities In Malaysia — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

Malaysia must act immediately on expert recommendations and implement holistic reforms to rebuild a supportive community for its youths.

13 October 2026

Letter

Budget 2027: Missed Opportunity To Prioritise Malaysians’ Health — MyWatch

Perhaps the most glaring disappointment is the absence of any further increase in tobacco excise duties. We are equally dismayed by the absence of a clear commitment to ban the commercial sale and distribution of recreational vaping products.

13 October 2026

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Thirteen Years Without Prof Radin Umar: The Will To Act Is Still Missing — Shahrim Tamrin

The greatest tribute to the man who fought to build Miros is not to preserve its name, but to preserve the reason it was built.

13 October 2026

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Ending A Decade Of Career Uncertainty — College Of Physicians Malaysia

Permanent tenure serves as an immediate anchor to retain skilled medical officers within the public sector, halting the critical brain drain of junior talent.

13 October 2026

Letter

Long Delay In Specialist Recognition, Perform Specialist Duties But MO On-Call Rates — Specialist Doctor

After 6 months of SWE, it may take another 5-6 months for issuance of an SWE completion letter. NSR registration may then take a further 4-6 months. During this long admin delay, doctors may perform specialist on-call duties, but get paid MO on-call rates.

Letter

Overcrowding In Emergency Departments, Ward Bed Shortages In Government Hospitals — Assistant Medical Officer

When Perak’s Trauma Centre Has No C-Arm — Specialist

e-CKAPS Licensing Portal Expected To Expedite Hospital Licensing — APHM

Don’t Weaponise ‘Service Needs’ Against Health Workers — Public Servant In MOH

Action Plan Needed After Permanent Posts Promised To Pharmacists — MPS

Addressing The Rising Tide Of School Violence And Fatalities In Malaysia — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

Budget 2027: Missed Opportunity To Prioritise Malaysians’ Health — MyWatch

Thirteen Years Without Prof Radin Umar: The Will To Act Is Still Missing — Shahrim Tamrin

Ending A Decade Of Career Uncertainty — College Of Physicians Malaysia

Long Delay In Specialist Recognition, Perform Specialist Duties But MO On-Call Rates — Specialist Doctor

After 36% Doctor No-Shows In Borneo, Dzulkefly Announces 30% Quota For Specialisation

AIA Excluding Individual IHH Consultants From Panel On ‘Purely Commercial’ Basis: IHH

Budget 2027: Permanent Appointments For Doctors In 2027 After Housemanship

Government Abolishes Madani Medical Scheme Under Budget 2027

Sarawak ‘Infamous’ For Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Says Expert