pharmacists Archives

30 December 2025

Malaysia

PN Warns Of Protest Against Health Workers’ BIW Allowance Cuts

Perikatan Nasional says it's prepared to organise peaceful demonstrations with health workers against BIW cuts, describing the allowance as a "right" of health workers who serve in challenging regions like Sabah or Sarawak and bear heavy workloads.

26 December 2025

Malaysia

MPS: Positive Developments For Contract Pharmacists

MPS says 379 contract pharmacists received permanent appointment offers; remaining pharmacists were granted a one-year extension of reserve list status. "These measures have helped to ease concerns over job uncertainty and potential service disruption."

19 December 2025

Malaysia

Reconsider BIW Allowance Cuts For Health Workers: Bandar Kuching MP

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii urges MOH and JPA to reconsider BIW allowance cuts for doctors, pharmacists, and nurses posted to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan. Ideally, the old BIW framework (percentage of salary) should be restored for health care workers.

12 December 2025

Malaysia

Contract Pharmacists Without Reserve Status Can Apply For Permanent Positions, Says MOH

MOH says contract pharmacists, including the 700 over who lost their reserve status, can apply for permanent positions as the ministry plans to reopen intakes in 2026, subject to the availability of new or vacant posts and approval of establishment.

5 November 2025

Letter

Uneven Playing Field: Why Are GPs Subjected To More Regulation Than Pharmacies? — APPS

A level playing field will not only protect patients but also preserve trust, professionalism, and harmony within Malaysia’s health care ecosystem.

4 November 2025

Letter

Respect The Law, Know The Limits, Protect The Rakyat — FPMPAM

When every profession fulfils its duty within the law, the rakyat will benefit, and Malaysia’s health care system remains safe, strong, and credible.

31 October 2025

Letter

Public Advisory: No Shortcut To Patient Safety — PMPASKL

PMPASKL president Dr Eugene Chooi says vaccination can only be legally performed by registered medical practitioners. He also demands an apology from organisations or individuals who may have misled the public about who can legally administer vaccines.

27 October 2025

Letter

MOH Showed Leadership In Clarifying Professional Scope Of Vaccination Services — MMA

MMA encourages public and private health care providers to collaborate responsibly within their professional scopes to strengthen Malaysia’s immunisation coverage.

27 October 2025

Letter

Everyone Wants To Be A Doctor, Except Doctors — Dr Pearl Leong

When everyone acts like a doctor, no one truly takes responsibility. And in that chaos, the patient always loses.

27 October 2025

Letter

In Support Of The Health Director-General On The Legal Scope Of Vaccine Administration — PMPASKL

Patient safety is not negotiable. Public health is not a playground for professional experimentation or self-promotion.

Tag: pharmacists

PN Warns Of Protest Against Health Workers’ BIW Allowance Cuts

MPS: Positive Developments For Contract Pharmacists

Reconsider BIW Allowance Cuts For Health Workers: Bandar Kuching MP

Contract Pharmacists Without Reserve Status Can Apply For Permanent Positions, Says MOH

Uneven Playing Field: Why Are GPs Subjected To More Regulation Than Pharmacies? — APPS

Respect The Law, Know The Limits, Protect The Rakyat — FPMPAM

Public Advisory: No Shortcut To Patient Safety — PMPASKL

MOH Showed Leadership In Clarifying Professional Scope Of Vaccination Services — MMA

Everyone Wants To Be A Doctor, Except Doctors — Dr Pearl Leong

In Support Of The Health Director-General On The Legal Scope Of Vaccine Administration — PMPASKL

APC 2026 Delay Leaves Many Doctors Unlicensed To Practise Medicine

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

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