Dr Raymond Choy says many clinical encounters like simple infections without red flags, women's health issues, allergic conditions, stable chronic follow-ups, medication counselling, and mental health can be safely conducted without in-person examination.
The Association of Digital Health Malaysia urges MMC, MOH, professional bodies, and digital health stakeholders to develop a clear, evidence-based guideline for teleconsultation, saying a blanket ban on digital MCs may undermine legitimate care pathways.
Dr Junaidi Ismail says a diagnosis is a clinical act, not a digital transaction. Countries with telemedicine operate in mature ecosystems where national EMRs are unified. "You do not know whether an examination will change your decision until you examine."
MMA suggests raising public health care registration fees from RM1 to RM5 for primary care and RM5 to RM25 for specialist outpatient care, but to continue exemption for B40. MMA also wants a raise in doctors' on-call allowance to RM25/hour in Budget 2026.
A public health physician at the Institute for Public Health has published Malaysia's first peer-reviewed scientific article, transparently co-written with AI, in an international journal. Dr Kishwen says his work shows AI can be a partner in research.
A study led by UM found that a digital health tool significantly improved medication adherence for patients living with NCDs like hypertension, diabetes, asthma, or heart failure, leading to better patient outcomes and substantial economic savings.
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Dr Raymond Choy, a digital health provider, supports enacting an Act to regulate online health care services, acknowledging concerns around potential misuse. "However, these risks underscore the need for structured regulation, not blanket restriction."