Ministry of Health Archives

23 April 2026

Lead

Ex-UMMC Radiographer To File Negligence Suit Over Alleged Radiation Exposure

A former UMMC radiographer who developed stage 4 lymphoma plans to sue for negligence, alleging SOP breaches. So far, she is the sole claimant from the so-called cancer "cluster" in her proposed suit. She was deemed unfit last year to continue working.

23 April 2026

FeaturesMy

Too Many Agencies Involved In Doctor Workforce Pipeline: Health DG

DG Mahathar says the doctor workforce pipeline is fragmented across MOHE, JPA, and MOH, causing delays and staff shortages despite adequate workforce numbers. He wants end-to-end workforce planning, competency-based approaches, and less "regulatory drag".

22 April 2026

Malaysia

Scammer Nabbed After Collecting RM30 Ward Admission ‘Fee’ At HSAJB

A woman has been arrested after allegedly impersonating as a staff member at HSAJB and collecting an RM30 ward admission "fee" from patients or their next-of-kin. The Johor hospital tells the public to make payments only at authorised payment counters.

21 April 2026

Malaysia

Only 15% Of Malaysian Seniors Ageing Well, Dementia Rate Up: NHMS 2025

NHMS 2025 reveals a poor state of health among Malaysian seniors: only 15% ageing well, dementia prevalence rose to 10%, and high prevalence of NCDs (diabetes: 39%, hypertension: 73%, high cholesterol: 76%). About 68% live with at least 2 chronic diseases.

17 April 2026

Malaysia

NKF: Reduce Dialysis Frequency If Shortages Grow Acute

To address a shortage of dialysis products, NKF moots reducing dialysis frequency. Maaedicare and Socso are monitoring stock levels. A nephrologist urges MOH to form a nephrology task force and activate a central command structure to control distribution.

16 April 2026

Letter

RM100 Allowance For Nurses For 17 Years: A Test Of National Leadership — MMA

MMA calls for an immediate decision to increase the post-basic nursing allowance to a minimum of RM500 per month.

16 April 2026

Letter

Ensuring Sustainability And Equity In Malaysia’s Dental Health Care System — MPDPA

Malaysians must continue to receive safe, accessible and high-quality dental care, within a system that is sustainable and equitable for all.

15 April 2026

Letter

Malaysia’s Mental Health Workforce At A Crossroads — Counsellor

Strengthening system capacity is no longer optional, but essential to meeting current and future mental health needs.

14 April 2026

Letter

Fifty Years Of Negotiations Across The Table For The Betterment Of Doctors’ Rice Bowl — Dr Sng Kim Hock

It is always far better to talk and negotiate, and never to fight and threaten (picket, slow-down, strike) with our masters, because the “doctor can never be king ever again.” With that, I quietly retire from all the “talk across the table”.

14 April 2026

Letter

‘Zero Pending’, Zero Safety, Zero HCWs: The Burning Crisis At Queen Elizabeth Hospital — Health Worker

To hit a 4-hour ETD clearance target at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, patients are pushed out of the emergency room and dumped into a multidisciplinary ward, regardless of their diagnosis or stability. Staff who try to delay unsafe admissions are threatened.

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Ex-UMMC Radiographer To File Negligence Suit Over Alleged Radiation Exposure

Too Many Agencies Involved In Doctor Workforce Pipeline: Health DG

Scammer Nabbed After Collecting RM30 Ward Admission ‘Fee’ At HSAJB

Only 15% Of Malaysian Seniors Ageing Well, Dementia Rate Up: NHMS 2025

NKF: Reduce Dialysis Frequency If Shortages Grow Acute

RM100 Allowance For Nurses For 17 Years: A Test Of National Leadership — MMA

Ensuring Sustainability And Equity In Malaysia’s Dental Health Care System — MPDPA

Malaysia’s Mental Health Workforce At A Crossroads — Counsellor

Fifty Years Of Negotiations Across The Table For The Betterment Of Doctors’ Rice Bowl — Dr Sng Kim Hock

‘Zero Pending’, Zero Safety, Zero HCWs: The Burning Crisis At Queen Elizabeth Hospital — Health Worker

‘Zero Pending’, Zero Safety, Zero HCWs: The Burning Crisis At Queen Elizabeth Hospital — Health Worker

Nationalism Can Curb Doctor Brain Drain, Says KPPA

Malaysia Faces Emerging Shortage Of Dialysers, Haemodialysis Components

UMMC Denies Radiation Exposure Caused Staff Cancer ‘Cluster’

Fifty Years Of Negotiations Across The Table For The Betterment Of Doctors’ Rice Bowl — Dr Sng Kim Hock