25 May 2026
With appropriate treatment and support, people with schizophrenia can and do live meaningful lives, but many never receive the conditions needed for that to unfold.
Tag: psychiatrists
9 February 2026
Both psychologists and psychiatrists help people suffer less. But knowing the difference allows you to appreciate each for what it truly is.
14 November 2025
Psychiatrists are doctors who wear many hats. And behind every hat is the same hope: that people with mental illness will be seen, not simplified.
20 October 2023
There are 9,562 licensed and registered counsellors in Malaysia, of which only 369, or 3.9%, work in MOH, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The government has extended the contracts of 200 contract counsellors, who were hired in 2020, until Aug 2025.
1 December 2022
The Selangor state government will cover the cost of screening, psychiatrist consultation charges, basic psychotherapy treatment, and medications for the first two weeks.
23 December 2021
Currently, Malaysia has a total of 459 psychiatrists, whereas the country needs 720 psychiatrists by 2025 and 952 by 2030.
10 September 2020
Malaysia should ideally have 3,000 psychiatrists evenly distributed across the country.
15 April 2020
Health care workers can’t get the full RM600 monthly allowance if they work two-week shifts, just one day shy of the required 15 days.
1 April 2020
Malaysia
Emergency Staff, Pharmacists, Psychiatrists, Hospital Cleaners Deserve Covid-19 Allowance: MP
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii wants emergency workers, pharmacists, essential medical supplies logistics coordinators, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, and hospital cleaners to be covered too.