Sarawak Archives

17 February 2025

Malaysia

NGOs Demand Decentralised Health Care Governance In Sarawak

Sarawak CSOs call for health care decentralisation to regional and district levels to tackle logistical challenges and improve access. Their report highlights poor clinic conditions, high OOP costs and urges revitalising the Village Health Promoter scheme.

13 February 2025

Malaysia

Sarawak NGOs Call For Disaggregated Health Data On Remote Communities

Sarawak CSOs urge MOH to fund better data collection for health care in remote areas. Current surveys often miss underserved groups, obscuring inequalities. Disaggregated data and expanded digital infrastructure are vital for effective policies and access.

9 December 2024

Letter

Response To Sibu Hospital Medical Officer’s Letter — Wong Kai Ping

A member of the public criticises a Sibu Hospital medical officer's grievances, citing instances where patients have been redirected or dismissed prematurely, creating the impression that "the focus is more on reducing workload than providing proper care."

9 December 2024

Malaysia

Sarawak Lacks Over 200 Medical Officers, SGH Facing ‘Critical Shortage’: Deputy Premier

Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian says Sarawak is short of over 200 medical officers; even SGH faces a "critical shortage". He adds he was informed by MMA Sarawak that 96% of medical officers declined their transfers to the state and promotions to permanent.

5 December 2024

Letter

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

A medical officer at Sibu Hospital cries for help, saying that many doctors there are forced to work every day, including weekends and public holidays. "Yes, you are paid for passive on-call claims, but who likes to be forced to work excessive hours?"

20 August 2024

Letter

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.

Tag: Sarawak

NGOs Demand Decentralised Health Care Governance In Sarawak

Sarawak NGOs Call For Disaggregated Health Data On Remote Communities

Response To Sibu Hospital Medical Officer’s Letter — Wong Kai Ping

Sarawak Lacks Over 200 Medical Officers, SGH Facing ‘Critical Shortage’: Deputy Premier

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

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

Five Cheaper, Better Value Medical Plans Than Government’s Base MHIT

Nipah Risk Hinges On Pig Farm Site, Bat Exposure, Says Monash Virologist

My Medical Plan Is Better Value Than Government’s Base MHIT

Serious Housemen Shortage At HSAJB, Leave Entitlements Denied — Burnt Out House Officer

How Unsafe Ratios At HSAJB Put Patients At Risk — Medical Officer