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Medical group defends multilingual dengue cards for patient safety

Medical group defends multilingual dengue cards for patient safety

Effective patient communication is an essential pillar of healthcare services, it said.
Anwar: Adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect healthcare, education

Anwar: Adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect healthcare, education

PM criticises certain parties for reacting hastily.
'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.
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.
RM40b for healthcare reform under 13MP

RM40b for healthcare reform under 13MP

It's a vital govt initiative to ensure sustainable health financing, says PM.
NGO slams Rakan KKM as 'privatisation in disguise'

NGO slams Rakan KKM as 'privatisation in disguise'

Gerakan Ekonomi Malaysia says it will lead to systemic inequality in 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.
MOF, MOH form joint committee on insurance, healthcare costs

MOF, MOH form joint committee on insurance, healthcare costs

Committee will adopt a whole-of-nation approach to address rising costs.
Medicine price display not meant to burden doctors - MOH

Medicine price display not meant to burden doctors - MOH

It is to promote transparency, affordability, the ministry says.
LETTER | Doctoring is not a trade

LETTER | Doctoring is not a trade

Placing the profession under price controls may harm healthcare sector in long run.
COMMENT | Forces shaping healthcare crisis

COMMENT | Forces shaping healthcare crisis

Healthcare system risks becoming playground for profit-driven entities at expense of patient care.
'Cheaper than private hospitals' - Health PSSC now backs UMMC fee hike

'Cheaper than private hospitals' - Health PSSC now backs UMMC fee hike

The committee previously expressed reservations about the increased prices.
COMMENT | Curbing healthcare insurance prices

COMMENT | Curbing healthcare insurance prices

Bank Negara's recent measures step in right direction, but more needs to be done.
COMMENT | Insurance and rising costs in private hospitals

COMMENT | Insurance and rising costs in private hospitals

M’sia can transform its healthcare landscape into one that is equitable, efficient, and compassionate.
KPJ Healthcare Hits Historic RM1 Billion Quarterly Revenue Milestone

KPJ Healthcare Hits Historic RM1 Billion Quarterly Revenue Milestone

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or “the Group”) achieved a historic milestone for the quarter ended 30 September 2024 (“Q3 FY2024”), recording its highest-ever quarterly revenue of RM1,032.8 million.
KPJ Healthcare Launches New Sustainability Policy to Drive Green Healthcare Initiatives

KPJ Healthcare Launches New Sustainability Policy to Drive Green Healthcare Initiatives

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or “The Group”) has strengthened its commitment to green healthcare with the launch a new Sustainability Policy aimed at implementing environmentally responsible practices across its 29 hospitals.
LETTER | MMA concerned with price transparency's impact on GP clinics

LETTER | MMA concerned with price transparency's impact on GP clinics

It could further add administrative burden to already low-margin clinics.
MIH Megatrends 2024 Attracts About 5,000 Visitors, Highlighting Its Strong Impact on Global Healthcare

MIH Megatrends 2024 Attracts About 5,000 Visitors, Highlighting Its Strong Impact on Global Healthcare

The Malaysia International Healthcare (“MIH”) Megatrends 2024 successfully concluded today, drawing about 5,000 visitors healthcare professionals and players, policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, students and members of the public eager to explore the latest innovations in healthcare.
KPJ Healthcare Launches Malaysia’s First Academic Health System

KPJ Healthcare Launches Malaysia’s First Academic Health System

KPJ Healthcare Berhad ("KPJ Healthcare" or "the Group") launches the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”), the first of its kind in Malaysia during day-2 of the Malaysia International Healthcare (“MIH”) Megatrends 2024 conference.
Lablink Medical Laboratory launches Malaysia's first comprehensive private Mycology Diagnostic Service

Lablink Medical Laboratory launches Malaysia's first comprehensive private Mycology Diagnostic Service

Lablink Medical Laboratory, a leading provider of advanced diagnostic services, is proud to announce the launch of its specialised Mycology services, establishing itself as Malaysia’s first private reference laboratory with comprehensive mycology tests.
MIH Megatrends 2024 Kicks Off, Showcasing Malaysia’s Leadership in Healthcare Innovation

MIH Megatrends 2024 Kicks Off, Showcasing Malaysia’s Leadership in Healthcare Innovation

The Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2024, a gathering of about 1,500 healthcare industry-related players, kicked off today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2024 Kicks Off Tomorrow

Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2024 Kicks Off Tomorrow

The Malaysia International Healthcare (“MIH”) Megatrends 2024, the nation’s premier healthcare event, is set to take place from tomorrow (25 October 2024) to 27 October 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Expanding govt hospitals' private wings will burden doctors, says expert

Expanding govt hospitals' private wings will burden doctors, says expert

Amar says govt doctors already stretched thin as it is.
LETTER | The insurance and healthcare industries are out of control

LETTER | The insurance and healthcare industries are out of control

Consumer costs skyrocket while big firms continue to enjoy record profits.