![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
![Regency Specialist Hospital cipta sejarah, kempen saringan diabetes tercatat dalam MBOR Regency Specialist Hospital cipta sejarah, kempen saringan diabetes tercatat dalam MBOR](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720083214_regencyhospital.jpg)
Regency Specialist Hospital cipta sejarah, kempen saringan diabetes tercatat dalam MBOR
Regency catat rekod untuk bilangan saringan HbA1c tertinggi dalam tempoh tiga hari.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![UM expected to offer cardiothoracic specialist course in October - Zambry UM expected to offer cardiothoracic specialist course in October - Zambry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719390587_DrZambryAbdulKadi.jpg)
UM expected to offer cardiothoracic specialist course in October - Zambry
Universiti Malaya (UM) is expected to offer a cardiothoracic specialist training course this October, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 2) — Navigating Cost, Access, and Hesitancy
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, specialist in Health Economy & Public Health at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Gaza's doctors were building a health system. Then came war. Gaza's doctors were building a health system. Then came war.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717651591_tbAlShifaHospital.jpg)
Gaza's doctors were building a health system. Then came war.
Health workers killed in Gaza war included 55 highly qualified specialists who were seeking to create a healthcare system for Palestine.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717739630_VNathan.jpg)
Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor
A specialist doctor has applied for the one-month extension to determine the mental health of V. Nathan, his lawyer said.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Medical Act 1971 to be amended to solve parallel pathway issue - Dr Dzulkefly Medical Act 1971 to be amended to solve parallel pathway issue - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716205353_TBDZULCOVID.jpg)
Medical Act 1971 to be amended to solve parallel pathway issue - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Cabinet also recognises the increasing need for specialist services in healthcare facilities.
Thu Jun 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: 3 June 2024
#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi
1. Malaysia committed to creating disaster-resilient cities - Minister
2. Parallel Pathway: Reforms needed to boost numbers of medical specialists
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1. Malaysia committed to creating disaster-resilient cities - Minister
2. Parallel Pathway: Reforms needed to boost numbers of medical specialists
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jun 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: Pushing for reforms to boost specialist numbers
The parallel pathway programme and possible legal amendments will be brought to the Cabinet this week. Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee weighs in on the need to facilitate the programme alongside university Master’s programmes to address a shortage of doctors.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Regency Specialist Hospital bakal anjurkan kempen saringan diabetes Regency Specialist Hospital bakal anjurkan kempen saringan diabetes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717861927_TBREGENCY.jpg)
Regency Specialist Hospital bakal anjurkan kempen saringan diabetes
Sasar 3,000 penyertaan dan usaha untuk mencipta rekod baharu dalam Malaysian Book of Records.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Consider This: Parallel Pathway — What’s The Future of Specialist Training?
What should be the future of medical specialist training in Malaysia? How do we best address the specialist shortage while ensuring standardised quality of medical education? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Dayang Anita Abdul Aziz, Senior Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, and Dr Timothy Cheng, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Duchess of Kent Sandakan Hospital in Sabah.
Fri May 31 2024
AWANI Tonight: Exploring alternatives to the parallel pathway issue
With the Cabinet set to discuss issues concerning the Parallel Pathway Programme, Dr Dayang Anita Abdul Aziz shares whether amending the Medical Act is the best move and highlights other alternatives for specialist doctors.
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Tue May 28 2024
![MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715849673_TBFadhlina.jpg)
MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology
MOE will collaborate with Apple Professional Learning Specialist Malaysia to train 100,000 teachers to be recognised as 'Apple Teachers'.
Thu May 16 2024
![Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715050565_MohamadFaisalAbdul.jpg)
Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president
After first surgery, specialist doctors found that it was not second-degree burns but fourth-degree burns, said Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar.
Tue May 07 2024
![Parallel Pathway: MOH proposes swift amendments to Act 50 Parallel Pathway: MOH proposes swift amendments to Act 50](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711618032_tbDzulkeflyAhmad.jpg)
Parallel Pathway: MOH proposes swift amendments to Act 50
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was to address the shortage of medical specialists serving in government health facilities in the country.
Tue Apr 02 2024