government hospitals Archives

24 June 2026

Letter

The Collapse Of Malaysian Public Health Care: Not A Doomsday Prediction, But A Reality Already Here — Subspecialist

If meaningful action is not taken now, future generations may look back on this period as the moment Malaysia's public health care system crossed a threshold from which recovery became exponentially more difficult.

12 June 2026

Letter

Budget Cuts, Health Care Struggles, Election Costs: Are We Prioritising Correctly? — Medical Officer

One can't help but wonder if RM200 million in potential election-related expenditure could instead be utilised to improve health care facilities, replace ageing medical equipment, expand digital health infrastructure, or recruit more health care workers.

12 June 2026

Letter

When Birds Enter The Ward: Infection Control Breach Or Broken Boundaries Of Care? — June Joseph

Infection control does not solely encompass clinical procedures such as hand hygiene, but also depends on a controlled physical environment.

12 June 2026

Opinion

CodeBlue’s View: Budget Cuts Sound Death Knell For Malaysia’s Health Care System

Budget cuts mark the point of no return for our health care system. We will likely see more closures or disruptions of services that can no longer be prevented by "gali lubang tutup lubang". The government must choose health care over fuel subsidies.

9 June 2026

Letter

We Need More Hospitals And Health Care Workers, Not One Or The Other — Dr Timothy William

Hospital planning is a long-term undertaking. Workforce numbers are far more dynamic. Indeed, it wasn't that long ago that we were having the exact opposite discussion. Predicting workforce requirements years into the future is far from an exact science.

9 June 2026

Letter

Is Malaysia’s Health Care System Collapsing? — Medical Officer

Reassigning medical officers from one department to another merely shifts the burden elsewhere and often places inexperienced staff in highly demanding clinical environments. Health care workers are increasingly being asked to do more with less.

8 June 2026

Letter

Beyond The Bricks And Mortar: Remedies For Malaysia’s Ailing Health Care System — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

A fool and his money are soon parted. Malaysia has been parting with billions on monuments to political ambition while the foundations of its health care system crumble.

5 June 2026

Malaysia

JKNJ Reviewing Segamat Hospital’s O&G Services Amid Clinic Closure Plan

The Johor health department is reviewing Segamat Hospital's O&G services, amid the hospital's plan to completely close the O&G specialist clinic on July 1 due to critical shortages of medical officers in the department. The hospital itself isn't closed.

28 May 2026

Letter

PJ Hospital: Misplaced Priorities And Health Care Injustice — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail & Dr Soo Thian Lian

A new PJ hospital is a case of misplaced priorities. There are 13 public specialist hospitals in Selangor. Hospitals aren't at a breaking point because of a lack of beds; they struggle with outdated equipment, underfunded facilities, and overworked staff.

28 May 2026

Malaysia

PJ Hospital Can Be Funded Outside 13MP: Dzulkefly

Dr Dzul says the new PJ Hospital can be funded under rolling plans even though the project isn't listed under the 13th Malaysia Plan, expressing hopes that land acquisition will be announced in Budget 2027 and allocations can then be obtained for 2028.

Tag: government hospitals

The Collapse Of Malaysian Public Health Care: Not A Doomsday Prediction, But A Reality Already Here — Subspecialist

Budget Cuts, Health Care Struggles, Election Costs: Are We Prioritising Correctly? — Medical Officer

When Birds Enter The Ward: Infection Control Breach Or Broken Boundaries Of Care? — June Joseph

CodeBlue’s View: Budget Cuts Sound Death Knell For Malaysia’s Health Care System

We Need More Hospitals And Health Care Workers, Not One Or The Other — Dr Timothy William

Is Malaysia’s Health Care System Collapsing? — Medical Officer

Beyond The Bricks And Mortar: Remedies For Malaysia’s Ailing Health Care System — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

JKNJ Reviewing Segamat Hospital’s O&G Services Amid Clinic Closure Plan

PJ Hospital: Misplaced Priorities And Health Care Injustice — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail & Dr Soo Thian Lian

PJ Hospital Can Be Funded Outside 13MP: Dzulkefly

Ministers, Officials Go Around The World On 50 Trips In 50 Days

Insurers Question ‘Excessive’ Private Health Screenings, Procedures, Hospitalisations

Governor: Bank Negara Mandated To Protect Insurance Industry

The Corporate Scalpel: How Malaysia’s Private Hospitals Are Quietly Reshaping The Fight Against NCDs — Dr Rajeentheran Suntheralingam

Plague On Both Your Houses: MPs Slam Insurers, Private Hospitals