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Doctors sound alarm, claim Rakan KKM may unfairly favour the rich

Doctors sound alarm, claim Rakan KKM may unfairly favour the rich

MMA warns of two-tier public healthcare system.
COMMENT | Rakan KKM: Strategic step for public healthcare

COMMENT | Rakan KKM: Strategic step for public healthcare

University hospitals have successfully implemented similar models for years.
Dzulkefly: We can't stop foreign medical headhunters from hiring locals

Dzulkefly: We can't stop foreign medical headhunters from hiring locals

However, he says govt committed to retaining local talents.
'You matter most': One mum's fight to heal while caring for others

'You matter most': One mum's fight to heal while caring for others

Social activist emphasises need to reduce stigma surrounding psychiatric treatment.
COMMENT | How can we resurrect our national health services?

COMMENT | How can we resurrect our national health services?

It requires honest assessment, bold action.
Govt exempts 5 healthcare sectors from 45-hour work week

Govt exempts 5 healthcare sectors from 45-hour work week

This comes after several groups criticised the move.
DAP senator warns of further brain drain as S'pore lures M'sian doctors

DAP senator warns of further brain drain as S'pore lures M'sian doctors

UPDATED 3.24PM | Time is ripe for reform as Madani seen as more empathetic - Lingeshwaran.
BMI not accurate indicator of overall health - experts

BMI not accurate indicator of overall health - experts

They laud MACC chief's effort, but say more needs to be considered.
MOH says vape boss' hospital board appointment an oversight

MOH says vape boss' hospital board appointment an oversight

Dzulkefly says ministry received close to 3k nominations from various parties.
Dental body calls for SST exemption on foreign patient services

Dental body calls for SST exemption on foreign patient services

This is to prevent unintended consequences on access to essential oral healthcare - MDA.
No promotion for overweight MACC officers from next year - Azam

No promotion for overweight MACC officers from next year - Azam

MACC officers with a BMI of over 27 won't be eligible for promotion.
Stop normalising immorality, minister says over student HIV cases

Stop normalising immorality, minister says over student HIV cases

Religion is not just knowledge to be learned, but a guide for daily life, Na'im adds.
Pahang ruler calls for tighter border controls, nationwide vape ban

Pahang ruler calls for tighter border controls, nationwide vape ban

Sultan Abdullah weighs in on issues concerning drugs, health.
K'tan govt to examine high levels of metals in groundwater

K'tan govt to examine high levels of metals in groundwater

Deputy MB assures state govt taking matter seriously as it could affect health.
Private healthcare groups warn SST can harm access, call for exemptions

Private healthcare groups warn SST can harm access, call for exemptions

'GP clinics, community pharmacies play critical role in maintaining public health.'
Govt urged to consider total vape ban amid youth abuse, drug risks

Govt urged to consider total vape ban amid youth abuse, drug risks

Drug-laced vapes harming students spark calls to tighten laws, ban ads.
36pct rise in S'gor Covid cases, no deaths reported: Exco

36pct rise in S'gor Covid cases, no deaths reported: Exco

Number remains below warning level, says Jamaliah.
COMMENT | Excelling in academia, but at what cost?

COMMENT | Excelling in academia, but at what cost?

We owe it to our youths to build an education system that nurtures, not breaks.
PAS Youth: Vape U-turn undermines govt's anti-addiction pledge

PAS Youth: Vape U-turn undermines govt's anti-addiction pledge

Faizzuddin questions administration's commitment to tackling drug and vape addiction.
Teacher's case: Miasa says mental illness doesn't define a person

Teacher's case: Miasa says mental illness doesn't define a person

Recovery must go beyond medication, amid stigma and job barriers.
Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary - Dzulkefly

Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary - Dzulkefly

Initiative to offer contributors option of broader insurance coverage, minister says.
Malaysia reports its first Covid-19 death in 2025

Malaysia reports its first Covid-19 death in 2025

Last fatality recorded on May 26 last year.
PM announces special committee to tackle rising private healthcare costs

PM announces special committee to tackle rising private healthcare costs

Implementation and policy direction will be discussed tomorrow, PM says.
COMMENT | From silence to violence: Call to reform mental health

COMMENT | From silence to violence: Call to reform mental health

Recent double murder by teen shows danger of ignoring deep-seated issues.