Expedite probe of doctor’s death in Lahad Datu, MMA tells health authorities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry and Sabah Health Department have been urged to expedite their investigation of a specialist doctor's death in Lahad Datu. Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira said the tragic loss underscores serious concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of doctors in the public healthcare system. ALSO READ: Dzulkefly wants...

MMA expresses deep concern over drug rehab law amendments, urges govt to put it on hold

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged for a halt to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Bill 2024, which has been tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat. Asking for a halt until proper engagements are held with stakeholders, its president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz said the Home Ministry had not...

Curb fee splitting to keep healthcare affordable

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) warns that the cost of healthcare in the country may rise if practices such as fee-splitting by third-party administrators (TPAs) are not regulated. The association's president, Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, said in a statement on Wednesday (June 19) that regulating TPAs to curb unethical practices would protect the healthcare...