![[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners [OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584495132_COVID.jpg)
[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners
The latest amendments to the Medical Act appear to concentrate powers of recognising providers and programmes as well as qualifications in the MMC without statutory oversight as in the case of GMC.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719916689_DzulkeflyAhmadKKM.jpg)
Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament
The amendments aim to empower MMC to recognise qualifications and specialist training for registering medical practitioners and specialists.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Medical fraternity lauds Budget 2023 Medical fraternity lauds Budget 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665201338_KamelMohamed.jpg)
Medical fraternity lauds Budget 2023
Medical practitioners lauded the Budget 2023 noting that there was a significant allocation improvement to the public health sector.
Sat Oct 08 2022
![Don't be duped by those claiming to be registered doctors, specialists - MMC Don't be duped by those claiming to be registered doctors, specialists - MMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663000352_TBHISHAMABDULLAH.jpg)
Don't be duped by those claiming to be registered doctors, specialists - MMC
The MMC has advised the public not to be confused or deceived by certain parties claiming to be registered medical practitioners or medical specialists in Malaysia.
Wed Sep 28 2022
![Selangor Sultan expresses sadness over medical practitioners selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates Selangor Sultan expresses sadness over medical practitioners selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71643439671_SharafuddinIdrisSh.jpg)
Selangor Sultan expresses sadness over medical practitioners selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates
His Highness is very disappointed with this latest development as it could affect efforts by the government and the MOH to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia.
Sat Jan 29 2022
![Those who cannot receive COVID-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate - Khairy Those who cannot receive COVID-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632636692_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Those who cannot receive COVID-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate - Khairy
However, he said, they would have to get verification on their condition from registered medical practitioners.
Mon Oct 04 2021
![Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632283824_COVID.jpg)
Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme
Allocations for potential boosters, post-immunisation surveillance and outsourcing of private medical practitioners to be increased.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![Employers to bear vaccination charges - ProtectHealth Employers to bear vaccination charges - ProtectHealth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622798854_VACCINEVIPIPOH.jpg)
Employers to bear vaccination charges - ProtectHealth
Employers had to cover the cost of providing industrial vaccination centres (PPVs) and fees to private medical practitioners involved.
Mon Jun 14 2021
![Vaccine: Private medical practitioners expected to administer 145,000 doses daily from July Vaccine: Private medical practitioners expected to administer 145,000 doses daily from July](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623665844_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Vaccine: Private medical practitioners expected to administer 145,000 doses daily from July
Private medical practitioners involved in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program are expected to be able to administer 145,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots a day starting July.
Mon Jun 14 2021
![Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19 Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621329585_tokyoolympic.jpg)
Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19
About 6,000 primary care doctors said hospitals in the Games host city "have their hands full and have almost no spare capacity".
Tue May 18 2021
![COVID -19: 186 private medical practitioners allowed to issue HSO starting tomorrow - Dr Adham Baba COVID -19: 186 private medical practitioners allowed to issue HSO starting tomorrow - Dr Adham Baba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615362334_DrAdhamBabaKKM.jpg)
COVID -19: 186 private medical practitioners allowed to issue HSO starting tomorrow - Dr Adham Baba
Dr Adham said permission was given to expedite the process to detect, test, isolate and treat individuals infected with COVID-19.
Wed Mar 10 2021
![MOH mulls delegating powers to private doctors to handle COVID-19 patients MOH mulls delegating powers to private doctors to handle COVID-19 patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605699550_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
MOH mulls delegating powers to private doctors to handle COVID-19 patients
With these delegated powers given, private facility doctors will be allowed to order high-risk patients to undergo home surveillance order (HSO) and wear bracelets for monitoring.
Fri Feb 05 2021
![As COVID toll among Kenyan doctors jumps, one widow shares her grief As COVID toll among Kenyan doctors jumps, one widow shares her grief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605782388_KENYA.jpg)
As COVID toll among Kenyan doctors jumps, one widow shares her grief
The orthopedic surgeon died a week later on Oct. 30, one of nine Kenyan doctors to have succumbed to the virus the past four weeks.
Thu Nov 19 2020
![COVID-19: Malaysian doctors in UK get British govt's attention COVID-19: Malaysian doctors in UK get British govt's attention](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/71580466071_Unitedkingdom.jpg)
COVID-19: Malaysian doctors in UK get British govt's attention
Foreign medical practitioners, including Malaysians, who are serving in the United Kingdom are being given full attention by the British government in their fight to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Apr 26 2020
![Medical practitioners to comply with compulsory indemnity insurance, development points by 2019 Medical practitioners to comply with compulsory indemnity insurance, development points by 2019](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61436690194_DoctorGeneric.jpg)
Medical practitioners to comply with compulsory indemnity insurance, development points by 2019
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the new regulations are stipulated under the Medical Regulations 2017 which would come into force tomorrow (July 1).
Fri Jun 30 2017