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Sweet smokes of deception: Why Malaysia should immediately ban e-cigarettes | Borneo Post Online

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 19h

Flavoured vapes hook teens while aerosols carry heavy metals and addictive nicotine. Advocates say waiting till 2026 to ban e-cigs is too slow - call for an immediate ban to protect kids. 🚭 www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/25/s...

In the bustling malls of Kota Kinabalu, it’s impossible to miss young people gathered in clouds of candy-scented vapour from their e-cigarettes. To the casual observer, it appears to be nothing more t...

MMA upbeat over grievance mechanism for insurance issues | New Straits Times

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 20h

💡 MMA welcomes progress on a long-awaited grievance mechanism to help doctors resolve insurance disputes, now cleared by the Malaysian Competition Commission. Collaboration with BNM, APHM, LIAM & PIAM back on track. (www.nst.com.my/news/nation/...)

KUALA LUMPUR: The grievance mechanism for healthcare providers and medical practitioners to resolve health insurance issues or disputes can finally be completed after getting clearance from the Malays...

Illegal For Pharmacists To Administer Vaccines: Health DG

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 1d

💉 Health DG says pharmacists are *not legally allowed* to administer vaccines, citing Acts 586, 366 & 50. Only registered medical practitioners can vaccinate. Workshops suggesting otherwise may mislead the public. (codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/ille...)

DG Mahathar says pharmacists are barred from administering vaccines, citing Acts 586, 366, and 50. Vaccination can only be carried out by registered medical practitioners. Any workshop implying that p...

Bank Negara, MOH To Meet Medical Fraternity On MHIT Product

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 1d

💬 Amid growing concern over insurer and TPA interference in clinical decisions, Bank Negara & MOH will meet the medical fraternity next week to discuss the proposed base MHIT insurance/takaful product and ongoing health reforms. (codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/bank...)

Amid widespread perception of ITO/TPA interference in medical practice, Bank Negara and MOH have invited MMA to an engagement session next Tuesday to update the medical fraternity on Reset, including ...

Insurers, TPAs ‘Crossed The Line’ By Compromising Clinical Decisions: Bandar Kuching MP

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 2d

MP Dr Kelvin Yii says insurers & TPAs undermine doctors’ decisions and urges an independent commission to protect patients ⚠️ codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/insu...

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii slams ITOs/TPAs for interference and compromising clinical decisions in private health care at a huge scale, saying payers have “crossed the line”. The DAP MP demands a...

MPs back ban on social media for children under 16 to protect mental health | New Straits Times

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 2d

Malaysian MPs support banning social media for kids under 16 to curb cyberbullying, harassment and other mental health harms 📵 www.nst.com.my/news/nation/...

KUALA LUMPUR: Several members of parliament today voiced support for the government’s proposal to prohibit social media use for children under the age of 16, citing concerns over their mental and soci...

When fear becomes the disease: Have we done enough? — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 2d

A doctor shares how parental vaccine fears left a 4-year-old unprotected. Empathy & better communication are key to counter misinformation 💉 www.malaymail.com/news/what-yo...

OCTOBER 23 — I met a little boy recently — four years old, cute little fella, with a soft cough that lingered still as he recovered from RSV pneumonia. He was lucky this time;...

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Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 2d

Johor’s Health Dept plans to partner with schools to provide counselling and psychological support, boosting student mental health 🎒 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Johor Health Dept ready to team up with schools to boost mental health support for students

BATU PAHAT: The Johor Health Department is prepared to work closely with schools to strengthen mental health support for students, as part of the state's wider push to improve access to mental health ...

Penang men’s health event an important wake-up call

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 2d

Men’s Health stats: 15% diabetes, 29% hypertension, 30% high cholesterol. Penang Men's Health Day on Nov 15 offers targeted screenings & referrals 💪 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

GEORGE TOWN: The statistics are a wake-up call.

Free health screenings, cancer tests at Kota Sentosa Health Clinic this Nov 8 | Borneo Post Online

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 2d

Free screenings & cancer tests at Kota Sentosa Clinic on Nov 8. Kospen 2025 offers free breast, cervical & colorectal checks plus HPV kits & talks 🩺 www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/23/f...

KUCHING (Oct 23): About 200 participants are expected to join the Kota Sentosa Health Screening (Kospen) 2025 programme at the Kota Sentosa Health Clinic on Nov 8. Running from 7am to 2pm, the initiat...

Insurance/Takaful Industry Touts 90% Medical Claims Approval Without Specifying GL Denial Rate

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 2d

🩺 Insurers boast a 90% medical claims approval rate — but still refuse to reveal how many Guarantee Letters (GLs) they deny or revoke. Doctors say patients are being pushed to public hospitals despite having coverage.
(codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/insu...)

In response to CodeBlue’s poll among specialists, LIAM, MTA, and PIAM tout an average medical claims approval rate of over 90% in the insurance/takaful industry. But the associations omit details on t...

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 3d

Malaysia plans to help 30k couples struggling with fertility issues through a subsidised treatment programme. The scheme aims to boost the birth rate and will include a national subfertility centre to provide affordable care 👶 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

More CCTVs, mental health checks in schools under new education initiative

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 3d

To make schools safer the education ministry is adding RM5m for more CCTV cameras recruiting over 10k new teachers including more than 500 counsellors hiring 600 hostel wardens and rolling out mental health screening from Year One to Form Six 🏫 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

The education ministry also announces the appointment of over 10,000 new teachers, including guidance and counselling teachers, by November.

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Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 3d

Sarawak General Hospital made history by performing its first two craniosynostosis surgeries reshaping babies skulls so their brains can grow properly. A proud milestone that shows the dedication of local surgeons 🧠 www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/22/s...

Sarawak General Hospital achieves medical milestone with two successful craniosynostosis surgeries | Borneo Post Online

KUCHING (Oct 22): The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) has made history by successfully performing its first two craniosynostosis surgeries. The complex operation reshapes a baby’s skull to allow the br...

Practise health ethics to prevent spread of Influenza A during polls | Borneo Post Online

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 3d

Ahead of the Sabah state election the health minister urges everyone to stay home if sick wear masks in crowds and keep cough or sneeze etiquette. Influenza A cases are rising so let us protect each other 😷 www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/22/p...

TAWAU (Oct 22): The Ministry of Health reminds all parties to take appropriate health measures to prevent the spread of Influenza A cases during the 17th Sabah state election next month. Its Minister ...

Minister: Sarawak allocates nearly RM40 mln to boost elderly health, welfare schemes | Borneo Post Online

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 3d

Nearly RM39.73 mil has already been channelled under Sarawak Senior Citizen Health Benefit scheme to help 194k seniors. They get RM500 each for check ups, treatments and medication plus discounts and compassionate aid 👵 www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/22/m...

DARO (Oct 22): A total of RM39.73 million has been spent under the Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) programme since its introduction on Aug 10, 2024 ― benefiting 194,146 eligible recipients across...

Senior Oncologist Warns Of Dangerous Insurance Interference In Cancer Care

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 “Insurance companies are crossing the line by interfering with patient care,” warns senior oncologist Dr Ibrahim Wahid. Some insurers demand 30% discounts, deny lifesaving cancer drugs, and even pull doctors’ cashless facilities.
codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/seni...

Senior oncologist Dr Ibrahim Wahid slams ITOs/TPAs for questioning clinical decisions and denying coverage for lifesaving cancer drugs. An ITO demands up to 30% discounts from hospitals; some doctors ...

Severe influenza drug shortage hits Klang Valley pharmacies | New Straits Times

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 Klang Valley pharmacies are running out of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) syrup and tablets as influenza cases surge — especially among children. Over 6,000 students infected, some schools shut temporarily. Prices remain unchanged.

(www.nst.com.my/news/nation/...)

KUALA LUMPUR: Several pharmacies across the Klang Valley have run out of antiviral drugs following a surge in influenza cases nationwide, particularly among children.

CodeBlue Releases Full Responses In Health Insurance Survey

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 3d

CodeBlue just dropped a 200‑page download of anonymised responses from 850+ specialists on Malaysia’s health insurance woes. Get unfiltered insight into how insurers impact care and why reform is urgent. 📊 codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/code...

CodeBlue is releasing the full anonymised responses in our poll among more than 850 specialists in the private sector on health insurance issues in Malaysia. Our 200-page report can be downloaded from...

Court grants leave for judicial review on drug price display rule

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 4d

Court grants leave for judicial review on the government’s rule requiring pharmacies to display medicine prices — a move seen as key to transparency vs. business freedom 💊 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

Doctors and health groups want the High Court to quash the government’s decision requiring private clinics to display drug prices.

www.freemalaysiatoday.com

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 4d

A CodeBlue survey of 850 specialists reveals systemic insurance meddling in Malaysian medicine. Doctors say insurers use 'Deny, Delay, Revoke' tactics; AMM calls for an independent health care commission to protect patients. 🏥 codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/surv...

Survey Reveals Possibly ‘Systemic’ Insurance Interference With Medical Practice: AMM

The Academy of Medicine says CodeBlue's poll of specialists shows that insurance interference with clinical decisions has been ongoing and is perhaps even "systemic". AMM backs calls to establish an i...

Influenza self-test kits must be made available here, say pharmacists

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Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 4d

The Malaysian Pharmacists Society wants influenza self‑test kits approved. With flu spreading faster and lasting longer than COVID‑19, quick self-testing could protect kids, seniors and the chronically ill. Should home kits be next? 🤒 www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

Malaysian Pharmacists Society says a statement by the relevant authority that such kits are not registered here means those currently being sold are unauthorised for public use.

www.freemalaysiatoday.com

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 4d

Malaysia vows to follow Saudi Arabia's stricter haj health guidelines for 2026. TH & MOH will enhance health screenings and care so every pilgrim is fit, safe and ready. Better health means a better pilgrimage! 🕋 www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...

Malaysia committed to complying with new health requirements on haj pilgrims, says Mohd Na'im

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to complying with the new health requirements for the 1447H/2026M haj season as announced by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Haj and Umrah recently, says Minister in ...

When a fall is serious | New Straits Times

Malaysian Medical Resources @mymedical.bsky.social · 4d

A fall can be deadly, causing traumatic brain injuries and hip fractures. Experts warn hip fractures may triple by 2050, urging seniors to address vision, bone strength & low blood pressure to stay steady. ⚠️ www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/he...

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