We strongly feel that lifting the moratorium now would have devastating effects on overall dental services in the long run, be it to the public or dental practitioners themselves.
For this year's World Water Day, let us all take a moment to reflect on our water-consumption habits and improve on our actions in order to ensure that there is access to clean water for future generations.
Those who are the best bet to defend the ministry, especially on vaccinations, have been asked to keep mum, whilst there is free flow of wrong information being given to patients.
If the government could provide vaccination for all e-hailing drivers and delivery riders by year end, a social safety net can be established among gig economy workers, driving renewed economic activities in the new normal.
At the current vaccination rate, only approximately 6 million people, or 19% of the population in Malaysia, will receive one dose by year end; only 3 million people (9.5% of population) will be completely vaccinated by 31 Dec 2021.