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22 October 2026

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Expert Witness Shortage Delaying Medical Negligence Cases: APHM

APHM president Dr Kuljit Singh says a shortage of medical expert witnesses is delaying medical negligence cases that can take three to five years to resolve. Malaysian doctors are also reluctant to testify against their peers in a small fraternity.

14 September 2026

Malaysia

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.