Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Archives

12 September 2023

New MMA President Prioritises Government Doctors, GP Issues With TPAs

MMA's newly elected president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz is prioritising issues involving government doctors, as well as private GP issues, like the fee schedule and TPAs. She also wants an update from MOH on implementation of reforms in the Health White Paper.

9 August 2023

Malaysia

MMA Straddles The Fence On Medical Officer Relocations

MMA Schomos says the redistribution of MOs from Klang Valley to Sabah & Sarawak and non-central states is a "step in the right direction", but also says this will worsen doctor burnout, increase resignations, and affect health services in Klang Valley.

6 November 2022

Malaysia

MMA President Elected To Head Commonwealth Medical Association

It has been 21 years since a Malaysian doctor was elected as president of CMA.

30 July 2021

Letter

Police Questioning Of Doctors In Wee Hours Of The Morning Unacceptable And Unreasonable — MMA

The authorities should be more understanding of the work of doctors who are treating Covid-19 patients.

14 July 2021

Letter

Police Shouldn’t Harass Doctors Participating In Code Black & Black Monday Campaign — MMA

The MMA condemns police investigations targeting doctors who support the CodeBlack and Black Monday campaigns.

12 July 2021

Malaysia

MMA Moots Plan B For Contract Doctors

The Malaysian Medical Association’s back-up plan is to push for an explicit merit and extended contract system for all contract health care workers.

5 April 2021

Malaysia

Over 62,000 Medical Frontliners Haven’t Been Vaccinated: Khairy

Health Minister Dr Adham Baba says he has instructed all state health directors to ensure that all medical frontliners get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by the end of April.

2 April 2021

Malaysia

Private Doctors, Nurses, Clinical Assistants Haven’t Received Covid-19 Jab: MMA

The Malaysian Medical Association wants data on how many of an estimated 40,000 to 45,000 private health care workers have already been vaccinated.

9 February 2021

Letter

Is The Decision On Ministers’ Three-Day Observation Data-Driven? — MMA

Any decisions in managing the pandemic must be based on science and evidence.

10 May 2020

Letter

Flip Flop In Covid-19 Screening Causing Frustration And Confusion – MMA

MMA supports the government's targeted approach in screening foreign workers, however which sectors will be targeted and who will be screening them must be made clear.

Tag: Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)

New MMA President Prioritises Government Doctors, GP Issues With TPAs

MMA Straddles The Fence On Medical Officer Relocations

MMA President Elected To Head Commonwealth Medical Association

Police Questioning Of Doctors In Wee Hours Of The Morning Unacceptable And Unreasonable — MMA

Police Shouldn’t Harass Doctors Participating In Code Black & Black Monday Campaign — MMA

MMA Moots Plan B For Contract Doctors

Over 62,000 Medical Frontliners Haven’t Been Vaccinated: Khairy

Private Doctors, Nurses, Clinical Assistants Haven’t Received Covid-19 Jab: MMA

Is The Decision On Ministers’ Three-Day Observation Data-Driven? — MMA

Flip Flop In Covid-19 Screening Causing Frustration And Confusion – MMA

Do We Love Our Children? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Yuenwah San, Dr Selva Kumar Sivapunniam, PH Wong, Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Hartini Zainudin, Sangeet Kaur Deo

Landmark UN Report Highlights Malaysia’s Mandatory Death Penalty Abolition For Drug Offences

Malaysia Approves First Long-Acting Injectable HIV Prevention Drug

12MP Review: Government Exploring New Health Financing Model

Malaysia’s HPV Vaccination Dropped To 39% For Girls Aged 15+ In 2022