Tag: Sarawak

20 August 2024

Sukma Athletes Get VIP Treatment, But Health Workers Denied Even Quarantine Leave — Sarawak Medical Officer

A Sarawak MO questions the "laluan khas" for Sukma athletes in MOH centres. "It's a strange world when sportspeople are given VIP treatment, but health care staff aren't allowed the 'luxury' of quarantine leave when their child has an infectious disease."

9 January 2024

Malaysia

Sarawak, Putrajaya Explore Innovative Financing Model For Cancer Centre

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman says the Sarawak state government is prepared to provide RM1 billion for the financing of a Sarawak Cancer Centre, while MOH manages human resources. Dr Sim Kui Hian also proposed "perks" for specialists serving Sarawak.

5 October 2023

Malaysia

MOH To Improve Workers’ Quarters In East Malaysia: Minister’s Advisor

Dr Kelvin Yii says MOH is improving workers' quarters in Borneo to incentivise doctors to serve, adding that though MOH wants to raise doctors' pay, this is up to MOF and JPA. "Sometimes I come from a meeting and I'm very angry, but we are trying."

26 September 2023

Malaysia

‘Where You Live Shouldn’t Determine If You Live’: Sarawak Health Summit 2023

The Sarawak Health Summit 2023 underscored the need to prioritise reaching those who are unreached or underserved by health care services, including people often overlooked in official statistics due to lack of documentation or social stigma.

19 September 2023

Malaysia

Gap In Sarawak Psychiatric Services Amid Youth Suicides, Alcohol And Drug Addiction

A Miri Hospital psychiatrist says Kapit, Mukah, Betong, Saratok & Lawas need resident psychiatric teams, as Sarawakian youths in interiors are dying by suicide. Alcohol & amphetamine addiction are major issues. Sarawak only has 8 psychiatric departments.

2 August 2023

Malaysia

Hartal Projects Doubled Hospital Waiting Times – Possibly Till June 2024

Due to mass doctor relocations, HDK estimates 50%-100% spike in ED waiting times for admission, particularly in Klang Valley, Melaka, and Negeri. Even if vacancies are filled by Dec, HDK expects the impact to last till June, as floating MOs need training.

31 July 2023

Malaysia

Borneo Gains At Klang Valley’s Expense In Permanent Doctors’ Placements

In permanent MOs’ placements, Sabah & Sarawak collectively gain net 1,070 MOs, but Klang Valley loses net 360 MOs. Negeri’s HTJ, Melaka Hospital, and Selangor's Sg Buloh, Serdang, and Selayang hospitals get zero MOs, while losing >80 to ~120 doctors each.

27 July 2023

Letter

Contract MO In Dilemma Of Accepting Permanent Offer – Dr Anna Mae

A medical officer – who had to choose Klinik Kesihatan Kapit amid limited Klang Valley spots – is in a dilemma about accepting her permanent appointment. She previously served Sarawak. "I've gone through so much with KKM that I’m feeling very frustrated."

22 July 2023

Malaysia

Government Doctors Pawn Gold, Withdraw ASB To Cover Transfer Costs

A medical officer, relocating from KL to Sabah for placement, says she and her MO friends pawned gold and withdrew from ASB to cover transfer costs. MOH says contract-turned-permanent doctors, dentists, and pharmacists aren't eligible for transfer claims.

20 July 2023

Letter

Accept Posts, MMA Tells 200 Doctors Refusing Sarawak Posts

We wish to remind these doctors that as civil servants, there are rules and regulations in their appointment that they have a duty and responsibility to adhere to. An appeal can be sent, but first accept the post and report for duty.

Tag: Sarawak

Sukma Athletes Get VIP Treatment, But Health Workers Denied Even Quarantine Leave — Sarawak Medical Officer

Sarawak, Putrajaya Explore Innovative Financing Model For Cancer Centre

MOH To Improve Workers’ Quarters In East Malaysia: Minister’s Advisor

‘Where You Live Shouldn’t Determine If You Live’: Sarawak Health Summit 2023

Gap In Sarawak Psychiatric Services Amid Youth Suicides, Alcohol And Drug Addiction

Hartal Projects Doubled Hospital Waiting Times – Possibly Till June 2024

Borneo Gains At Klang Valley’s Expense In Permanent Doctors’ Placements

Contract MO In Dilemma Of Accepting Permanent Offer – Dr Anna Mae

Government Doctors Pawn Gold, Withdraw ASB To Cover Transfer Costs

Accept Posts, MMA Tells 200 Doctors Refusing Sarawak Posts

Retirees Hit By Medical Insurance Premium Hikes Up To 275%

Thank You, HRPB Ipoh, JKN Perak, And CodeBlue — S. Kunasegaran

‘I’m Not Putting My Child At Risk From Unvaccinated Kids’: Malaysian Mom

Genetic Breakthroughs Unveiled: The 1st Malaysia Pharmacogenomics Summit 2024 Ignites A New Era In Personalised Medicine

National Dengue Vaccination Programme May Save Malaysia RM4 Billion Over Three Decades