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Medical team satisfied with Dr M's recovery process

Medical team satisfied with Dr M's recovery process

They added that full recovery is expected to take quite some time.
No hip surgery for Dr M due to age, says Mukhriz

No hip surgery for Dr M due to age, says Mukhriz

Specialists have advised centenarian to undergo natural recovery process instead.
Dr M fractures hip after fall, prolonged hospitalisation needed - aide

Dr M fractures hip after fall, prolonged hospitalisation needed - aide

Ex-PM is expected to be warded for a few weeks for treatment and observation.
Health Ministry targets vape ban this year

Health Ministry targets vape ban this year

Minister calls it a moral responsibility to protect future generations.
Mahathir taken to IJN after falling at home

Mahathir taken to IJN after falling at home

His aide says the fall occurred around 9am, ex-PM conscious.
Doctors allowed to practise amid annual cert delays, MMC apologises

Doctors allowed to practise amid annual cert delays, MMC apologises

There have been delays in processing, issuing 2026 practising certificates.
LETTER | 'Dr' title must not mislead

LETTER | 'Dr' title must not mislead

Title not the issue, but the context in which it is used.
MCA Youth warns against misusing 'Dr' title, urges MMC to uphold standards

MCA Youth warns against misusing 'Dr' title, urges MMC to uphold standards

It risks undermining the credibility of the profession, says Saw.
'Medical grads may use 'Dr' but cannot practise if not registered with MMC'

'Medical grads may use 'Dr' but cannot practise if not registered with MMC'

This comes after PAS man questions sports minister's usage of the title.
Perlis MB discharged from hospital

Perlis MB discharged from hospital

Shukri expresses gratitude to all who prayed for his health.
Ex-aide lodges MACC report after flagged for Zaliha's silence on graft

Ex-aide lodges MACC report after flagged for Zaliha's silence on graft

Sivamalar says her 'tribute article' has been taken out of context.
Sabah MMA warns allowance cuts could worsen shortage of doctors in East M'sia

Sabah MMA warns allowance cuts could worsen shortage of doctors in East M'sia

It points out Sabah, S'wak and Labuan already struggle to attract, retain healthcare workers.
'Medical brain drain': PSM seeks 5-year halt on private hospitals

'Medical brain drain': PSM seeks 5-year halt on private hospitals

Public healthcare losing workforce to private healthcare, Cecilia says.
Ministry targets RM3b medical tourism revenue for 2025

Ministry targets RM3b medical tourism revenue for 2025

This was after the industry generated RM2.72b last year, says Dzulkefly.
Artist's debut exhibition confronts stigma as woman living with HIV

Artist's debut exhibition confronts stigma as woman living with HIV

Caroline uses first solo show to challenge misconceptions, inspire hope.
Meta begins deleting social media accounts of under-16 Aussies

Meta begins deleting social media accounts of under-16 Aussies

Australia's law banning social media access for minors comes into effect on Dec 10.
LETTER | Rakan KKM scheme should be called off

LETTER | Rakan KKM scheme should be called off

Paid priority care flies in the face of public healthcare.
Are Southeast Asian time zones all wrong?

Are Southeast Asian time zones all wrong?

Malaysia in particular stands out with its odd time zone.
Non-citizens not eligible for S'gor's immunisation programme flu shots

Non-citizens not eligible for S'gor's immunisation programme flu shots

State exco says the programme is for local healthcare workers and seniors with comorbidities.
Expert urges govt to improve emergency call algorithm, do sandbox tests

Expert urges govt to improve emergency call algorithm, do sandbox tests

Former MOH official says issues indicate possible lack of human verification.
LETTER | When life is at risk - a question of ethical breaches

LETTER | When life is at risk - a question of ethical breaches

The NG Mers 999 system should not have been rolled out with glaring flaws.
COMMENT | TM should apologise, not shifting blame to public

COMMENT | TM should apologise, not shifting blame to public

We can't entertain a 'stabilisation period' when lives are on the line.
No excessive radiation detected in M'sian waters: Minister

No excessive radiation detected in M'sian waters: Minister

UPDATED 8.52PM | PARLIAMENT | Chang's assurance comes after Indonesia disposed of 5.7 tonnes of contaminated shrimp.
LETTER | BNM must do more to bring down insurance premiums

LETTER | BNM must do more to bring down insurance premiums

Costs are still vastly higher than they should be after intervention.