MP allocates RM106,000 to boost healthcare

MIRI: In a significant boost to healthcare services within the Miri parliamentary constituency, its Member of Parliament, Chiew Choon Man, announced a total allocation of RM106,000 under the ‘Projek Mesra Rakyat’. The funds were directed to three health clinics – Tudan Health Clinic, Senadin Health Clinic, and Permyjaya Community Clinic – to enhance their capacity […]
RH Group to host blood donation, healthcare screening for 50th anniversary

SIBU: Rimbunan Hijau Group (RH) is set to organise a blood donation campaign in collaboration with PMG Healthcare at the former’s Menara Rimbunan Hijau, Pusat Suria Permata in Upper Lanang here, in conjunction with its 50th anniversary, on Jan 12, 2025, from 9am to 2pm. “We warmly welcome everyone to participate in this meaningful event. […]
Amendments to Medical Act 1971 resolve specialist shortage, improve healthcare system

KUCHING: The amendments to Act 50, the Medical Act 1971, passed in Parliament on today (July 16), mark a crucial step towards resolving the ongoing parallel pathway issue and addressing the critical shortage of medical specialists in Malaysia, says Dr Kelvin Yii. The Bandar Kuching MP stated that these amendments enable both parallel pathways and […]
Mobile blood donations increase as demand grows

SIBU: The Sibu Hospital Blood Bank managed to collect 8,671 pints of blood and supplied 6,590 to patients last year. According to Sibu Hospital deputy director Dr Rachel Teng, in 2021, they had collected 8,020 pints of blood and supplied 5,316 units. But in 2022, the collection increased to 9,403 units, with 6,206 units supplied. […]
Sarawak explores healthcare collab in Switzerland

KUCHING: Sarawak is optimistic about healthcare collaboration with Swiss institutions. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian commended pharmaceutical company Roche’s pioneering work in personalised healthcare and drug research. During his dialogue with senior Roche executives, he explored several collaboration avenues and highlighted high-value opportunities for Sarawakian. “Sarawak is deeply interested in Roche’s personalised […]
Lifestyle Medicine a key to disease-free future, says Deputy Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Lifestyle Medicine (LM) could well form the foundation for healthcare in the pursuit to combat chronic diseases and to help the public remain healthy and free of chronic diseases moving forward, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. He mentioned that LM, an emerging discipline in modern healthcare, plays a key supporting role […]
Heat-health alert issued for 8 regions in England

LONDON: The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office issued an amber heat-health alert (HHA) on Tuesday for eight regions in England, including the capital, London. The alert is currently in effect from 12 noon on Tuesday until 9 pm on Sunday for London, South East, South West, North West, East Midlands, […]
Malaysia Dynamic Community Association organises health and wellness event on July 29-30

KUCHING: The Malaysia Dynamic Community Association is gearing up to host a health and wellness event on July 29 and 30. Taking place at the ground floor of Boulevard Shopping Mall here, the event aims to provide the public with valuable insights into health and wellness practices, healthcare functionalities, and preventive medicine through enriching health […]
Fadillah working on details for autonomy return

KUCHING: The federal government is currently exploring the possibility of handing over the administration of education and healthcare matters to the Sabah and Sarawak governments. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that further discussions were needed between the relevant federal and state ministries to determine the scope of work to be carried out […]
GREATER FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE NEEDED

KUCHING: The Federal government has been urged to allocate a large portion of the revised 2023 Budget to the healthcare sector. Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) president Chris Cheng said this is to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare in Malaysia and meet the growing healthcare demands of the population. “SCAN hopes […]