Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Managing healthcare shortages and costs
The Ministry of Health (MOH) received RM41.22 billion under Budget 2024, up from RM36.3 billion the previous year. Personal healthcare expenditures in Malaysia are projected to double to RM13.2 billion by 2028.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Perlu segera pewartaan peraturan produk vape- MMA Perlu segera pewartaan peraturan produk vape- MMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719746052_TBVapingjpg.jpg)
Perlu segera pewartaan peraturan produk vape- MMA
Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia (MMA) menggesa kerajaan supaya segera mewartakan peraturan bagi produk berkaitan rokok elektronik dan vape.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![MMA gesa pengawalseliaan TPA untuk bendung amalan tidak beretika MMA gesa pengawalseliaan TPA untuk bendung amalan tidak beretika](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641423717_MMA.jpg)
MMA gesa pengawalseliaan TPA untuk bendung amalan tidak beretika
Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia (MMA) menggesa agar pengawalseliaan Pentadbir Pihak Ketiga (TPA) untuk membendung amalan tidak beretika.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Islam Makhachev tak tolak kemungkinan lawan McGregor Islam Makhachev tak tolak kemungkinan lawan McGregor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716168542_tbMMA.jpg)
Islam Makhachev tak tolak kemungkinan lawan McGregor
Katanya, dia bukan bercakap besar atau memperkecilkan kemampuan McGregor tetapi keyakinannya berpandukan kepada realiti sebenar.
Mon May 20 2024
It's About YOUth: Protecting the right to health
To commemorate World Health Day on April 7th, Dr Sean Thum from MMA SCHOMOS and Independent Health Journalist Loh Foon Fong discuss improving equitable and quality access to healthcare in Malaysia.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Bekas CEO institut automotif didakwa lagi, tuduhan tipu RM6.4 juta Bekas CEO institut automotif didakwa lagi, tuduhan tipu RM6.4 juta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706517466_MadaniSahari.jpg)
Bekas CEO institut automotif didakwa lagi, tuduhan tipu RM6.4 juta
Seorang bekas CEO institut automotif mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen atas pertuduhan menipu Lembaga Pengarah MMARii.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Lebih 30 peratus doktor dibuli - MMA Lebih 30 peratus doktor dibuli - MMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697358755_Doctor.jpg)
Lebih 30 peratus doktor dibuli - MMA
Sebanyak 30 hingga 40 peratus pengamal perubatan melaporkan pernah mengalami beberapa bentuk buli.
Sun Oct 15 2023
Consider This: Budget 2024 (Part 1) — MMA's Wish List for Healthcare Priorities
Ahead of the tabling of Budget 2024 tomorrow Friday October 13th, what areas of healthcare will be prioritised? Will it be in line with the wishlist of the medical community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
Thu Oct 12 2023
![UFC: Sean O'Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling to secure bantamweight belt UFC: Sean O'Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling to secure bantamweight belt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692521575_UFCSeanOMalley.jpg)
UFC: Sean O'Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling to secure bantamweight belt
Sean O'Malley became the new bantamweight champion on Saturday night by knocking out Aljamain Sterling during the main event at UFC 292 in Boston.
Sun Aug 20 2023
![Musk, Zuckerberg bertarung di Rom? Musk, Zuckerberg bertarung di Rom?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691837932_TBMASHELONMARK.jpg)
Musk, Zuckerberg bertarung di Rom?
Elon Musk mengumumkan pertarungan seni bela diri campuran (MMA) yang dinanti-nantikan dengan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO), Mark Zuckerberg akan berlangsung di Itali.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Khabib enggan latih Elon Musk Khabib enggan latih Elon Musk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691567773_ElonMusk.jpg)
Khabib enggan latih Elon Musk
Bekas juara dunia divisyen Lightweight UFC, Khabib Nurmagomedov dilapor enggan melayan permintaan pengasas Tesla, Elon Musk yang mahu atlet seni bela diri campuran (MMA) itu melatihnya.
Wed Aug 09 2023
![Ramai doktor dikesan alami kemurungan, enggan pergi kerja - MMA Ramai doktor dikesan alami kemurungan, enggan pergi kerja - MMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71487064432_DoctorGeneric.jpg)
Ramai doktor dikesan alami kemurungan, enggan pergi kerja - MMA
Terdapat sejumlah doktor yang berhadapan masalah kesihatan mental termasuk kelesuan dan kemurungan sehingga perlu dirujuk kepada pakar psikiatri disebabkan menanggung beban kerja yang terlalu banyak.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![Persatuan perubatan sambut baik komitmen PM Persatuan perubatan sambut baik komitmen PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626261537_BajetMedic.jpg)
Persatuan perubatan sambut baik komitmen PM
Mereka faham mendapatkan jawatan tetap memerlukan komitmen kewangan jangka panjang yang signifikan daripada kerajaan,
Sat Apr 01 2023
![MMA tidak setuju mogok doktor kontrak MMA tidak setuju mogok doktor kontrak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51680087038_DRMURUGARAJ.jpg)
MMA tidak setuju mogok doktor kontrak
MMA tidak bersetuju dengan tindakan mogok sebagai cara untuk mendesak kerajaan menangani isu-isu yang dihadapi doktor kontrak.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![MMA persoal kerajaan henti pinjaman pelajar perubatan MMA persoal kerajaan henti pinjaman pelajar perubatan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41638284553_DoctorGeneric.jpg)
MMA persoal kerajaan henti pinjaman pelajar perubatan
Meskipun kerajaan perlu mengawal bilangan graduan dalam bidang itu, namun bukan dengan cara menghentikan pinjaman pengajian.
Sun Mar 26 2023