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23JunJune 23, 2025

Malaysia still short of vets, says DVS director-general

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia does not have enough veterinarians to cope with demand, says Veterinary Services Department (DVS) director-general Dr Akma Ngah Hamid. Based on Veterinary Council of Malaysia registrations, there are 2,553 active veterinarians in the country, she added. “Rapid development in the livestock industry, the increase of veterinary clinics for pets, and research (among other factors) have...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsAgriculture And Food Security Ministry, Badrul Hisham Mohd, Dr Akma Ngah Hamid, food safety, Food Supply, Profession, Public Health, Shortage, Veterinarians, Veterinary Services Department0 CommentsRead more...

17JunJune 17, 2025

Optometry Bill to be tabled in October

PUTRAJAYA: The Optometry Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament in October, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). The proposed legislation would serve as a dedicated legal framework to regulate all aspects of the optometry profession in Malaysia, he added. "It will be a standalone Act governing the practice, training, registration and scope of duties...

By De Fa WangmalaysiaDzulkefly Ahmad, Health Minister, Legal Framework, Optometrists, Optometry Bill, Parliament, Primary Eye Care Service Guidelines, Profession0 CommentsRead more...

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