community health Archives

12 June 2025

Letter

Private GPs Rebut CAP’s Unfounded Claims — DRSforALL

DRSforALL tells CAP and its allies to set their priorities straight instead of attacking GPs that have "long served as a critical pillar of Malaysia's community health care system". Among others, GPs pioneered community-based heroin addiction treatment.

9 September 2024

Letter

For Budget 2025, We Need Jam Tomorrow, Not Jam Today — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

For Budget 2025, Dr Amar-Singh HSS cites the "jam today vs jam tomorrow" economic argument, saying the health budget should focus on prevention and community services ("jam tomorrow"), instead of our "addiction" to curative health services ("jam today").

14 September 2023

Letter

How To Capitalise On Malaysia’s Ageing Nation Status – Syerleena Abdul Rashid

Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid advocates embracing Malaysia's ageing population, noting that the elderly in Japan are actively involved in community. Smart homes, telemedicine, and assistive tech can also support independent living for the elderly.

14 September 2023

Opinion

The Moment For Caring: Global Week For Action On NCDs

Due to socioeconomic status and geographic location, Malaysians living with NCDs are often deprived of quality treatment and standard-of-care.

17 March 2023

Malaysia

AIA Malaysia Committed To Promoting Family Fitness As Part Of Tackling Chronic Disease In Malaysia

With about 8.1 per cent of the adult population in Malaysia having all risk factors for chronic diseases, it is important to inculcate healthy habits among families.

Tag: community health

Private GPs Rebut CAP’s Unfounded Claims — DRSforALL

For Budget 2025, We Need Jam Tomorrow, Not Jam Today — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

How To Capitalise On Malaysia’s Ageing Nation Status – Syerleena Abdul Rashid

The Moment For Caring: Global Week For Action On NCDs

AIA Malaysia Committed To Promoting Family Fitness As Part Of Tackling Chronic Disease In Malaysia

Hire Foreign Housemen, Medical Officers Now: Galen Centre

Master’s Graduates Run Hospitals On ‘Study Leave’ But Can’t Apply For Subspecialty Training — Physician

Worsening Waiting Times At Government Hospitals’ Medical Outpatient Clinics — Physician

Medical Officer Duties, Service Load Strain FMS Gazettement Training — Government Doctor

Coronary Stent Excluded From Civil Servants’ GL Coverage In Public Hospitals: UiTM