26 September 2023
The integration of AI and surgical robots is not merely a futuristic concept, but a reality that is reshaping the very fabric of perioperative care.
Tag: nurses
21 September 2023
MOH's decision to allow private hospitals to hire foreign nurses will provide some relief to our health care system, but it could raise health care costs. Offering foreign nurses competitive packages may also lead to pay disparities with local nurses.
18 September 2023
Dr Zaliha Mustafa says foreign trained nurses are capped at 40% in private health care facilities, following the 1-year exemption of post basic qualification. Hiring of foreign nurses must follow KDN conditions, including salary scale and contract period.
13 September 2023
A former matron praises MOH's decision to allow foreign nurses to work in Malaysian private hospitals amid nursing shortages. In 2021, Malaysia had 113,787 registered nurses, or 1:454 nurse-to-population ratio, far less than 1:300 ratio recommended by WHO.
11 September 2023
MOH has exempted foreign nurses from needing post basic qualification to work in Malaysia; this exemption is from Oct 1, 2023-Sept 30, 2024. The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) says this new policy allows foreign staff nurses to work here.
7 September 2023
Letter
Upskilling Malaysia’s Nursing Workforce — Wong Lee Sia, Harjit Kaur, Sawnthary Malluvalasa & Chee Gek Neo
By championing opportunities and cultivating a culture that esteems persistent education, we can sculpt nurses who aren't just adept, but can also emerge as health care trailblazers.
29 August 2023
Hospitals in Singapore have launched shuttle bus services for Malaysian nurses living in Johor Bahru to retain them in Singapore’s nursing workforce, CNA reported, as the attrition rate of nurses in Singapore, particularly foreign nurses, rose in 2021.
25 August 2023
Letter
Capacity Building For Nurses – Sivananthini Banaya, Christina Jayamony David Chinniah & Ramani Muniandy
Capacity building is not merely about acquiring new skills, but it is about strengthening the capabilities of nurses to meet the evolving demands of patient care. By investing in our nurses, we are investing in the future of health care in Malaysia.
9 August 2023
Dr Zaliha Mustafa reposts a PRN campaign video that features a government nurse talking about upgrades to a public dental clinic. The original author of the video, superimposed with PM & health minister's images, posted: "Inilah kesan daripada satu undi".
2 June 2023
APHM says private hospitals in Malaysia need an additional 9,200 plus nurses from 2023-2025. "There are simply no local nurses". Foreign nurses will be paid "about the same" as locals. Popular origin countries for nurses are India and the Philippines.