general practitioners (GPs) Archives

5 January 2026

Malaysia

Minister: No CKAPS Enforcement Over Doctors’ APC Delay

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says CKAPS won't take action under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act over doctors who practise without a valid APC amid delays, adding that the legacy MeRITS system needs upgrades and an automated workflow.

2 January 2026

Malaysia

Tens Of Thousands Of Doctors Yet To Receive 2026 APC, Says MMA

MMA says tens of thousands of doctors have yet to receive their 2026 APC due to admin backlog at the Malaysian Medical Council. MMA says APC delays carry serious legal implications, affect the livelihoods of private doctors, and disrupt continuity of care.

16 December 2025

Malaysia

Perdim Recalls Failed TPA Venture, Wants TPAs Regulated

Perdim says establishing a doctor-led TPA is difficult due to high costs, manpower needs, and business risks; its MyTPA venture collapsed in 1.5 years. Rather than doctor groups forming their own TPAs, Perdim demands a new Act to regulate ITOs/TPAs/MCOs.

18 November 2025

Letter

Ban On Digital MCs Shows MMC’s Stance On Duty Of Care — MMA

MMA welcomes MMC's ban on MCs issued after teleconsults, urging employers, insurers, digital health platforms, and managed care operators to recognise that while health care can be innovated, it must not be commoditised.

18 November 2025

Malaysia

FPMPAM Demands MOH, MyCC, Bank Negara Probes Against TPA ‘Abuses’

FPMPAM wants MOH, MyCC, and Bank Negara to probe alleged TPA abuses like double charging, foreign-linked ownership, and delayed payments. The group says two decades of inaction have hurt GPs, eroded clinical autonomy, and weakened primary care.

13 November 2025

Letter

The Double-Dipping Scandal: How TPAs Are Exploiting Both Corporations And Clinics — Dr James Jeremiah

Dr James Jeremiah says TPAs operate on a "double-dipping" model, charging both corporations for being on their panels and appointed clinics that provide the service, slicing off as much as 10% of GP total fees per patient visit.

12 November 2025

Letter

TPAs, Insurers Must Revise GP Consultation Fees — Dr G Nanthakumar & Dr Manmeet Rai

TPAs and insurance companies must revise GP consultation rates to reflect modern primary care. The fees set by some TPAs or insurers remain at levels set over 20 years ago. Stronger primary care saves insurers money, but only if it's properly supported.

5 November 2025

Letter

Uneven Playing Field: Why Are GPs Subjected To More Regulation Than Pharmacies? — APPS

A level playing field will not only protect patients but also preserve trust, professionalism, and harmony within Malaysia’s health care ecosystem.

4 November 2025

Letter

Respect The Law, Know The Limits, Protect The Rakyat — FPMPAM

When every profession fulfils its duty within the law, the rakyat will benefit, and Malaysia’s health care system remains safe, strong, and credible.

3 November 2025

Letter

Being A GP: More Than Just Handing Out Medicine — Dr Pearl Leong

Being a GP isn’t just about dishing out medication. It’s about caring deeply — with responsibility, humanity, and, when appropriate, a good sense of humour.

Tag: general practitioners (GPs)

Minister: No CKAPS Enforcement Over Doctors’ APC Delay

Tens Of Thousands Of Doctors Yet To Receive 2026 APC, Says MMA

Perdim Recalls Failed TPA Venture, Wants TPAs Regulated

Ban On Digital MCs Shows MMC’s Stance On Duty Of Care — MMA

FPMPAM Demands MOH, MyCC, Bank Negara Probes Against TPA ‘Abuses’

The Double-Dipping Scandal: How TPAs Are Exploiting Both Corporations And Clinics — Dr James Jeremiah

TPAs, Insurers Must Revise GP Consultation Fees — Dr G Nanthakumar & Dr Manmeet Rai

Uneven Playing Field: Why Are GPs Subjected To More Regulation Than Pharmacies? — APPS

Respect The Law, Know The Limits, Protect The Rakyat — FPMPAM

Being A GP: More Than Just Handing Out Medicine — Dr Pearl Leong

Bleak Future For Malaysia’s Health Assurance Industry — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

Nutritionists: Follow Malaysia’s Scientific Food Pyramid, Not US Inverted Pyramid

CodeBlue’s View: Doctors Must Follow The Law. Period.

Transfer Allowance Opened To Contract Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists With 2025 Permanent Appointments: Minister

Digital Ministry Opens RM87m Tender For MySejahtera App Maintenance Over Three Years