specialist doctors Archives

29 July 2025

Letter

College Of Physicians Malaysia Endorses Specialist Pre-Gazettement Incentive Payment — COPM

This policy represents a significant advancement in acknowledging the professional commitment, sacrifices, and substantial contributions of medical officers as they transition towards full specialist accreditation.

15 July 2025

Malaysia

No ‘Unused Time’ For Rakan KKM, Say Overworked Doctors

Two senior medical officers are reluctant to sacrifice scarce rest days by working in Rakan KKM for more pay; MOs already work 60-100 hours a week. "There's no such thing as 'unused time' in KKM. Every minute is stretched for the sake of serving the poor."

14 July 2025

Letter

Rakan KKM: A Strategic Step For Public Health Care In Malaysia — Dr Lingeshwaran R. Arunasalam

Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran disputes perception that Rakan KKM will "cannibalise" the public health care system, noting that public health services in countries like UK, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and South Korea similarly run private hospital wings.

14 July 2025

Malaysia

Now Health Minister Says Can’t Raise On-Call Allowance

Medical officers can quit waiting for their promised on-call allowance increase because it turns out that wasn’t a “done deal” after all. Dr Dzul says doctors’ on-call allowance can’t be raised because WBB can’t be implemented due to insufficient MOs.

10 July 2025

Malaysia

Rakan KKM ‘Express Lane’ Sparks Fury Over Inequality

Rakan KKM, an "express lane" for elective procedures in government hospitals that will be priced above cost, has sparked public anger over the creation of a two-tier system within the health service that risks diverting resources to patients who can pay.

8 July 2025

Malaysia

MP Defends Paid Priority Access To Rakan KKM Elective Procedures

Bentong MP Young Syefura describes Rakan KKM, which allows patients to get faster elective procedures in public hospitals by paying for it, as a "win-win". But a former HKL director slams the erosion of equity and equality in the public health care system.

7 July 2025

Malaysia

Public Sector Short Of Nearly 11,000 Specialist Doctors: MOH Data

According to MOH data, Malaysia’s public health care sector is estimated to be short of 10,798 specialist doctors this year. Biggest shortages are in cardiothoracic surgery, forensic pathology, and family medicine, based on needs versus current workforce.

1 July 2025

Letter

Medical Regulations 2025 Amendments Pivotal For Specialist Training — College Of Physicians Malaysia

The College of Physicians Malaysia describes the Amendments to the Medical Regulations 2025 as a reform of specialist medical training that could not come at a more critical juncture. "The country faces increasing demand for well-trained specialists."

4 June 2025

Letter

The Dilemma Of Retaining Specialists And Subspecialties Service In MOH — Dr Nagarajan T. Vellasamy

Dr Nagarajan T. Vellasamy calls for government hospitals to provide the latest medical tech, as the current generation of doctors wants to treat patients based on the latest advancements. Introducing social insurance can help finance public health care.

26 February 2025

Letter

When MOH Flies Too Close To The Sun, How Long Before The System Burns Down? — Six Concerned Specialists In MOH

Six concerned specialists in MOH say current policies reflect a significant lack of insight into the deficiencies of our health care system. "Health workers are the lifeblood of this system," they say, calling for fair wages and decent working conditions.

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College Of Physicians Malaysia Endorses Specialist Pre-Gazettement Incentive Payment — COPM

No ‘Unused Time’ For Rakan KKM, Say Overworked Doctors

Rakan KKM: A Strategic Step For Public Health Care In Malaysia — Dr Lingeshwaran R. Arunasalam

Now Health Minister Says Can’t Raise On-Call Allowance

Rakan KKM ‘Express Lane’ Sparks Fury Over Inequality

MP Defends Paid Priority Access To Rakan KKM Elective Procedures

Public Sector Short Of Nearly 11,000 Specialist Doctors: MOH Data

Medical Regulations 2025 Amendments Pivotal For Specialist Training — College Of Physicians Malaysia

The Dilemma Of Retaining Specialists And Subspecialties Service In MOH — Dr Nagarajan T. Vellasamy

When MOH Flies Too Close To The Sun, How Long Before The System Burns Down? — Six Concerned Specialists In MOH

Hire Foreign Housemen, Medical Officers Now: Galen Centre

Two Doctors, Hospital Awarded RM1m Costs In Dismissal Of Negligence Suit Over Neonatal Case

Worsening Waiting Times At Government Hospitals’ Medical Outpatient Clinics — Physician

Master’s Graduates Run Hospitals On ‘Study Leave’ But Can’t Apply For Subspecialty Training — Physician

Medical Officer Duties, Service Load Strain FMS Gazettement Training — Government Doctor