Digital health Archives

26 March 2026

Letter

Beyond Fake MCs: A Call To Rebuild Trust In Malaysia’s Medical Leave System — Dr Raymond Choy

The scale of MC misuse highlighted in recent reports should not only be seen as a compliance concern, but as a catalyst for reform.

19 December 2025

Malaysia

CelcomDigi Launches MediHub Health Care Facility For Employees

The smart health solution supports holistic employee well-being, offering comprehensive physical and mental health services.

21 November 2025

Letter

Digital Health And Clinical Reality: A Call For Balance, Safety And Progress — Dr Raymond Choy

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.

21 November 2025

Letter

Develop Teleconsultation Guideline, Not Ban Digital MCs — Association Of Digital Health Malaysia

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.

21 November 2025

Letter

The Future Of Digital Health Must Be Built On Clinical Reality — Dr Junaidi Ismail

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."

6 October 2025

Letter

Budget 2026: RM25 Hourly On-Call Allowance, Raise Public Health Care Registration Fees — MMA

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.

29 September 2025

Malaysia

Malaysia’s First Scholarly Public Health Article, Co-Written With AI, Published Internationally

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.

18 September 2025

Malaysia

Malaysian RCT Evidence Proves Digital Health Tool Delivers Better NCD Outcomes, Major Cost Savings — Assoc Prof Baharudin Ibrahim

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.

22 August 2025

Malaysia

Samsung Galaxy Watch8: Your New Personal Health Coach

Make Samsung's Galaxy Watch8 your personal health coach, the world's first smartwatch that measures your antioxidant level. The Galaxy Watch8 has complete heart monitoring, measuring your vascular load, BP and heart rate, besides tailored workout routines.

25 July 2025

World

Virtusa Supports Global Digital Transformation Initiative At IHH Healthcare

The collaboration aims to modernise digital infrastructure and explore GenAI-powered use cases to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Tag: Digital health

Beyond Fake MCs: A Call To Rebuild Trust In Malaysia’s Medical Leave System — Dr Raymond Choy

CelcomDigi Launches MediHub Health Care Facility For Employees

Digital Health And Clinical Reality: A Call For Balance, Safety And Progress — Dr Raymond Choy

Develop Teleconsultation Guideline, Not Ban Digital MCs — Association Of Digital Health Malaysia

The Future Of Digital Health Must Be Built On Clinical Reality — Dr Junaidi Ismail

Budget 2026: RM25 Hourly On-Call Allowance, Raise Public Health Care Registration Fees — MMA

Malaysia’s First Scholarly Public Health Article, Co-Written With AI, Published Internationally

Malaysian RCT Evidence Proves Digital Health Tool Delivers Better NCD Outcomes, Major Cost Savings — Assoc Prof Baharudin Ibrahim

Samsung Galaxy Watch8: Your New Personal Health Coach

Virtusa Supports Global Digital Transformation Initiative At IHH Healthcare

Hospital Director Transferred To JKN Sabah After Sexual Harassment Cases

Hospital Director Accused Of Sexually Harassing Second Victim

Malaysia Heading In US Direction With MediAsas: Expert

Stool Tests Cannot Replace Diagnostic, Preventive Colonoscopy: Specialists

Cardiac Hospital HOD Faces Two Sexual Harassment Allegations