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14 September 2026

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Sarawak Offers To Fund Medical School For Nurse Debra’s Daughter

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari says the state government will pay for the education of Debra Moset's 15-year-old daughter Euodia, including medical school, because she wants to become a doctor to help people like her late mother, who was a staff nurse.

8 January 2026

Malaysia

Allowing Doctors To Practise Without Valid APC Risks Patient Safety: Patient Advocate

Patient advocate Manvir Victor says permitting doctors to practise without a valid APC jeopardises patient safety and leaves room for abuse, as quack doctors are common on social media. "MMC has a public responsibility which it seems to have forgotten."

18 November 2025

Malaysia

MMC Bans Medical Sick Certs Issued After Teleconsults

The Malaysian Medical Council has banned MCs issued solely after a teleconsultation. Heydoc Health's CEO says a blanket prohibition risks suppressing "responsible innovation", adding that digital MCs can cut unnecessary clinic visits and generate savings.