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
![Man nabbed for running amok, hurting mother Man nabbed for running amok, hurting mother](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707469280_TBLelakipukulibu.jpg)
Man nabbed for running amok, hurting mother
Police said Noryati Akil was injured on the hand and back after being hit with a stick by the suspect who ran amok in their house.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705904603_TBLINGTIANSOON.jpg)
Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA
Extending the operating hours was one of the measures taken to overcome the issue of congestion at the Yellow and Red zones at the HSA JKT.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![All MPs to undergo mandatory health checks by Oct 31 - Speaker All MPs to undergo mandatory health checks by Oct 31 - Speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686050077_JohariAbdul.jpg)
All MPs to undergo mandatory health checks by Oct 31 - Speaker
MPs can undergo the health screenings at the Malaysian Parliament Health Clinic or other health clinics and private facilities.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Tekek Health Clinic maternity centre King's brainchild Tekek Health Clinic maternity centre King's brainchild](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676800510_TBAGONGBERSALIN.jpg)
Tekek Health Clinic maternity centre King's brainchild
The maternity centre at Pulau Tioman Tekek Health Clinic was the brainchild of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Sun Feb 19 2023
![MOH offers 4,914 permanent posts this year - Dr Zaliha MOH offers 4,914 permanent posts this year - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672974308_MajlisAmanat.jpg)
MOH offers 4,914 permanent posts this year - Dr Zaliha
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is offering 4,914 permanent posts this year, comprising 4,263 posts for medical officers, 335 dental officers and 316 pharmacy officers.
Fri Jan 06 2023
![Mistakes at UK COVID testing lab may have led to deaths of 20 people Mistakes at UK COVID testing lab may have led to deaths of 20 people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61640908998_TBHospitalEngland.jpg)
Mistakes at UK COVID testing lab may have led to deaths of 20 people
Britain has one of the highest coronavirus death tolls in the world, with more than 177,000 deaths since the pandemic started in 2020.
Wed Nov 30 2022
![Neglected hospitals, clinics in rural areas to be upgraded Neglected hospitals, clinics in rural areas to be upgraded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665232909_pmKJKeluargaMal.jpg)
Neglected hospitals, clinics in rural areas to be upgraded
Part of the RM36.1 billion for the MOH will be used to upgrade and repair facilities and health clinics that are neglected and in a run-down state, especially in the rural areas.
Sat Oct 08 2022
![MOH approves immediate allocation for additional building at Dengkil Health Clinic MOH approves immediate allocation for additional building at Dengkil Health Clinic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664436966_SpotcheckKKDengk.jpg)
MOH approves immediate allocation for additional building at Dengkil Health Clinic
MOH has approved an immediate allocation to build an additional building for the mother and child clinic at the Dengkil Health Clinic.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![US abortion clinic moves up the street to escape one state's ban US abortion clinic moves up the street to escape one state's ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663052063_BRISTOL.jpg)
US abortion clinic moves up the street to escape one state's ban
The women's health clinic in Bristol moved a mile up the road to where abortion remained legal.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![Health clinics operate beyond office hours to help reduce hospital congestion - Dr Noor Azmi Health clinics operate beyond office hours to help reduce hospital congestion - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658839360_eputyHealthMiniste.jpg)
Health clinics operate beyond office hours to help reduce hospital congestion - Dr Noor Azmi
Several health clinics (KK) around the Klang Valley are now operating beyond the regular office hours to reduce congestion in hospital emergency departments (ED).
Tue Jul 26 2022
![MOH to intensify acute hepatitis surveillance in clinics, hospitals - Khairy MOH to intensify acute hepatitis surveillance in clinics, hospitals - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651827688_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
MOH to intensify acute hepatitis surveillance in clinics, hospitals - Khairy
Media practitioners in government and private health clinics are urged to refer children aged one month to under 18 years, with symptoms of jaundice and other acute hepatitis to hospitals.
Fri May 06 2022
![Accused who fled from police custody and recaptured, gets four months' jail Accused who fled from police custody and recaptured, gets four months' jail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642578563_TBPrison.jpg)
Accused who fled from police custody and recaptured, gets four months' jail
A man who fled while being taken in a police truck after undergoing COVID-19 screening at the Beranang Health Clinic was today sentenced to four months' jail.
Wed Jan 19 2022
![31 health facility projects approved under first rolling plan of 12MP in Kelantan 31 health facility projects approved under first rolling plan of 12MP in Kelantan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636187778_KlinikKesihatanPe.jpg)
31 health facility projects approved under first rolling plan of 12MP in Kelantan
The new projects approved were projects to upgrade alternative water supply at nine rural health clinics.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![Senior citizen injured after being stabbed by mentally-ill son Senior citizen injured after being stabbed by mentally-ill son](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600496766_perasugut.jpg)
Senior citizen injured after being stabbed by mentally-ill son
A government retiree suffered injuries on several parts of his body after being stabbed by his mentally-ill son.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Bordeaux fail muflis Bordeaux fail muflis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722043252_TBFCGirondins.jpg)
Bordeaux fail muflis
Ditubuhkan pada 1881, FC Girondins de Bordeaux ialah salah satu kelab bola sepak paling terkenal di Perancis.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Medan selera Taman Lembah Keramat terbakar Medan selera Taman Lembah Keramat terbakar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722042268_tbmedanselera.jpg)
Medan selera Taman Lembah Keramat terbakar
Kebakaran melibatkan bangunan kelas A yang dianggarkan musnah 80 peratus.
Sat Jul 27 2024
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Sat Jul 27 2024
![Pemimpin Hamas meninggal dunia dalam tahanan Israel Pemimpin Hamas meninggal dunia dalam tahanan Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722040266_tbMustafaMuhammadA.jpg)
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Mustafa Muhammad Abu Ara meninggal dunia selepas dipindahkan dari penjara di selatan Israel ke hospital.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Lelaki buta mata selepas tampar lalat hinggap di muka Lelaki buta mata selepas tampar lalat hinggap di muka](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722039605_lelakibutalalat.jpg)
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Wu dari Shenzen dilaporkan buta mata kiri selepas terkena jangkitan kuman dipercayai dibawa lalat itu.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![[KOLUMNIS] PRK Nenggiri: Petunjuk persepsi atau prestasi? [KOLUMNIS] PRK Nenggiri: Petunjuk persepsi atau prestasi?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701508558_Jaripengundi.jpg)
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Kali ini pada bulan Ogos 2024, ia adalah giliran Kelantan iaitu negeri yang masyhur dengan sejarah pemerintahan Paduka Seri Maharaja Puteri Cik Siti Wan Kembang.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Olimpik Paris 2024: Judoka Iraq atlet pertama gagal ujian doping Olimpik Paris 2024: Judoka Iraq atlet pertama gagal ujian doping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722039538_tbPositivedoping.jpg)
Olimpik Paris 2024: Judoka Iraq atlet pertama gagal ujian doping
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Sat Jul 27 2024
![Perubahan iklim punca banjir buruk di Filipina Perubahan iklim punca banjir buruk di Filipina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722038584_TyphoonGaemi.jpg)
Perubahan iklim punca banjir buruk di Filipina
Sekurang-kurangnya 14 orang terkorban, sementara lebih 600,000 yang lain hilang tempat tinggal akibat Taufan Gaemi.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Bekas Menteri Siti Zaharah meninggal dunia Bekas Menteri Siti Zaharah meninggal dunia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722039049_TanSriDrSitiZaha.jpg)
Bekas Menteri Siti Zaharah meninggal dunia
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Fri Jul 26 2024
![Sumbangan PMKS kepada KDNK berkembang 5.0 peratus - Perangkaan Sumbangan PMKS kepada KDNK berkembang 5.0 peratus - Perangkaan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718005586_UzirMahidin.jpg)
Sumbangan PMKS kepada KDNK berkembang 5.0 peratus - Perangkaan
Sumbangan PMKS kepada KDNK mencatatkan pertumbuhan 5.0 peratus pada 2023 dengan nilai ditambah berjumlah RM613.1 bilion atau 39.1 peratus kepada ekonomi Malaysia.
Fri Jul 26 2024