medical students Archives

17 April 2026

Malaysia

Making An Informed Decision: MAID 2026 Empowers Aspiring Medical Students Across Malaysia

What began as a student-led initiative has since evolved into a nationally recognised platform, empowering aspiring medical students across Malaysia to make informed decisions about pursuing a career in medicine.

12 March 2026

Malaysia

Singapore Agents Poaching Malaysian Medical Students Before Graduation

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says Singapore recruiters are approaching Malaysian medical students, even before they sit for their final exams, with lucrative pay and permanent jobs. He pledges to end Malaysia’s contract doctor system.

29 November 2024

Letter

Upholding Professionalism, Honesty, And Integrity In Medical Education: A Foundation For Trustworthy Health Care — Dr Aida Bustam

Being a health care provider is not just about treating illness; it is about serving patients ethically and honestly. To do so, students must be held to the same standards in their learning as they will be in their future clinical work.

9 June 2023

Malaysia

JPA Dropped Medical Scholarships Over Projected Medical Officer Oversupply: Minister

JPA dropped scholarships in medicine because of projected oversupply of medical officers from 2026 to 2030 based on an MOH study, says a Minister in the PM's Department. "The cost of sponsoring one medical student is equal to 10 students in other fields."

13 July 2021

Letter

A Call For Health Care Students To Be Vaccinated — MHSA

Fully vaccinated health care students and graduates would be a potent addition to aid ongoing efforts against Covid-19.

30 December 2019

Malaysia

Medical Students Will Delay PTPTN Payments Without Critical Allowance

This will eventually result in delayed specialist training.

Tag: medical students

Making An Informed Decision: MAID 2026 Empowers Aspiring Medical Students Across Malaysia

Singapore Agents Poaching Malaysian Medical Students Before Graduation

Upholding Professionalism, Honesty, And Integrity In Medical Education: A Foundation For Trustworthy Health Care — Dr Aida Bustam

JPA Dropped Medical Scholarships Over Projected Medical Officer Oversupply: Minister

A Call For Health Care Students To Be Vaccinated — MHSA

Medical Students Will Delay PTPTN Payments Without Critical Allowance

Health Ministry’s Spending Cuts: New Positions Frozen, Overtime Allowance Controlled

Malaysia Mulls Mandatory National Insurance For Long-Term Care

MOH Sets Charging Protocols For Select Medical Procedures

JPA Admits Concerns About New Subspecialty Training Requirement

Doctor Shortage Forces ‘Drastic Restructuring’ Of Ipoh GH’s Cardiology Service