judicial review Archives

31 July 2025

Malaysia

Government Slapped With Second Lawsuit Over Drug Price Display

The government faces another lawsuit over drug price display, with a judicial review bid by doctors' group PMPASKL and Medipulse Healthcare Sdn Bhd. Applicants argue that Act 723 doesn't apply to medicines regulated in a "Healthcare Regulatory Regime".

17 April 2024

Malaysia

Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway Graduates Win Leave For Judicial Review Against MMC

The High Court today granted leave for four cardiothoracic surgery graduates with FRCS Edinburgh qualification to initiate judicial review proceedings against the MMC for rejecting their NSR specialist registration applications. AGC had no objections.

17 April 2024

Malaysia

MMC Claims Ignorance Of NSR Website ‘Under AMM Control’

MMC's lawyers say MMC had "no knowledge of, and no control over", the contents of the NSR website that had always been under AMM's control. MMC claims the FRCS Ed in cardiothoracic surgery wasn't in the list of recognised qualifications handed over by AMM.

16 April 2024

Malaysia

Hisham Didn’t Have A ‘Split Personality’ As Health DG, MMC President: Lawyers

Lawyers representing four FRCS Ed cardiothoracic surgery grads dispute MMC's claim that Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah acted in his capacity as Health DG, not MMC president, in witnessing the MOUs. "An office bearer does not, in law, develop a split personality".

8 April 2024

Malaysia

Four Cardiothoracic Surgery Graduates With FRCS Edinburgh Qualification Sue MMC For NSR Registration

Four cardiothoracic surgery graduates with FRCS Edinburgh qualification have taken MMC to court for rejecting their NSR registration applications. They cite a 2021 statement by then-MMC president Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah that recognises parallel pathway.

8 April 2024

Malaysia

Neurosurgeon With FRCS Ireland Qualification Sues MMC In Bid For NSR Registration

A neurosurgeon with FRCS Ireland has filed a judicial review application after MMC rejected his application to be registered as a specialist on NSR due to non-recognition of his qualification. Dr Lu Yeow Yuen, practising in HK, wants to return to Malaysia.

5 April 2024

Malaysia

AGC Not Defending MMC In USM Genetic Pathology Graduates’ Suit For Specialist Recognition

Even though MMC members are deemed public servants under Medical Act, the AGC isn't defending MMC in the judicial review bid by six USM genetic pathology graduates for NSR specialist registration. AGC didn't object to the suit; nor is it part of the case.

8 December 2023

Malaysia

Nicotine Delisting Violates Constitutional Right To Health: Lawyer

Edmund Bon, representing anti-tobacco groups, urges the High Court to extend the definition of Article 5 of the Federal Constitution to include right to health, under right to life. Hence, the delisting of liquid nicotine, he argues, is unconstitutional.

24 November 2023

Malaysia

Health Minister, Government Oppose MMA’s Bid To Join Nicotine Lawsuit

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa and the government oppose the Malaysian Medical Association's application to join, as amicus curiae, MCTC's legal challenge of the delisting of liquid nicotine, on grounds that the case doesn't require specific expertise.

7 September 2023

Malaysia

Court Denies Anti-Tobacco Bid To Suspend Liquid Nicotine Delisting

The High Court has denied an application by anti-tobacco groups to stay the health minister's order exempting liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act; the judge said applicants needed to show "special circumstances" for a stay. Case hearing is set for Dec 6.

Tag: judicial review

Government Slapped With Second Lawsuit Over Drug Price Display

Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway Graduates Win Leave For Judicial Review Against MMC

MMC Claims Ignorance Of NSR Website ‘Under AMM Control’

Hisham Didn’t Have A ‘Split Personality’ As Health DG, MMC President: Lawyers

Four Cardiothoracic Surgery Graduates With FRCS Edinburgh Qualification Sue MMC For NSR Registration

Neurosurgeon With FRCS Ireland Qualification Sues MMC In Bid For NSR Registration

AGC Not Defending MMC In USM Genetic Pathology Graduates’ Suit For Specialist Recognition

Nicotine Delisting Violates Constitutional Right To Health: Lawyer

Health Minister, Government Oppose MMA’s Bid To Join Nicotine Lawsuit

Court Denies Anti-Tobacco Bid To Suspend Liquid Nicotine Delisting

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

APC 2026 Delay Leaves Many Doctors Unlicensed To Practise Medicine

The Houseman’s Plea: A Cry For Justice And Clarity In Malaysia’s Health Care System — Perak House Officers

Overworked, Understaffed, Overwhelmed: A Data-Driven Reality For Medical Officers At HSAJB — Medical Officers

Bank Negara, MOH Must ‘Close The Gaps’ From APC Delay: Doctors’ Group