Live Malaysian health desk

Independent • Current • Useful

Malaysia’s health story,
clearly told.

Daily medical and healthcare developments, thoughtfully curated for the people who care about Malaysian health.

Read today’s briefing ↓

Latest briefing

In Malaysian health today

View all updates ↗

codeblue.galencentre.org5 Nov, 8:02 am

Malaysian paediatricians push back on legalising vape liquids: "not a balanced compromise." The Poisons Board rejected a similar exemption in 2023 – what changed? 🚭

Read the full update from the original publisher.

Read full story ↗

codeblue.galencentre.org5 Nov

New glasses, still blurry? Prescription keep changing? It could be keratoconus. A donor-tissue procedure (CAIRS) is an option for selected advanced cases 👓

↗03

codeblue.galencentre.org5 Nov

Hospitalised just once? Median yearly medical bill: RM18,548 vs RM1,512 for outpatient-only. The 8% admitted drove 42% of employee medical spending, says PMCare 💸

↗04

freemalaysiatoday.com3 Nov

KKM upgrades its drivers' service scheme to "skilled service" 🚑 7,687 of 8,863 posts are filled, with phased recruitment starting April 2027.

↗05

thestar.com.my3 Nov

First-ever guidelines dedicated to women's heart health ❤️ They span puberty to menopause and flag pregnancy complications as early warning signs of later heart d…

↗

The latest

Find your way through Malaysian healthcare.

A carefully organised starting point for patients, students, doctors and anyone navigating the health system.

01Public & private

Hospitals

Find official hospital websites and specialist care networks across Malaysia.

Explore directory ↗

02Nearby & directories

Clinics

Find clinics near you and continue to established Malaysian clinic directories.

Explore directory ↗

03Nearby & medicine safety

Pharmacy

Find a pharmacy and access trusted medicine, safety-reporting and pharmacy resources.

Explore directory ↗

04Public & private

Medical schools

Explore Malaysian universities offering recognised medical education and training.

Explore directory ↗

05National & specialty

Medical societies

Connect with Malaysian professional associations, academies and specialty bodies.

Explore directory ↗

06Practice & community

Doctors

Registration, clinical guidance, professional development and doctor community links.

Explore directory ↗

Doctors

A professional corner for Malaysian doctors.

Find essential practice resources, professional development links and a long-standing community for Malaysian medical practitioners.

Explore doctor resources ↗

Community spotlight↗

DOBBS Community

Connect with the Malaysian doctors’ online community for professional discussion, shared experience and peer support.

Visit dobbs.my

Our editorial promise

Original sources

•

Clear attribution

•

Regularly refreshed

•

Independent curation

Malaysia’s health story,
clearly told.

In Malaysian health today

Malaysian paediatricians push back on legalising vape liquids: "not a balanced compromise." The Poisons Board rejected a similar exemption in 2023 – what changed? 🚭

New glasses, still blurry? Prescription keep changing? It could be keratoconus. A donor-tissue procedure (CAIRS) is an option for selected advanced cases 👓

Hospitalised just once? Median yearly medical bill: RM18,548 vs RM1,512 for outpatient-only. The 8% admitted drove 42% of employee medical spending, says PMCare 💸

KKM upgrades its drivers' service scheme to "skilled service" 🚑 7,687 of 8,863 posts are filled, with phased recruitment starting April 2027.

First-ever guidelines dedicated to women's heart health ❤️ They span puberty to menopause and flag pregnancy complications as early warning signs of later heart d…

More from the health desk

Survived breast cancer? Recovery doesn't end at treatment 🎗️ Fatigue, early menopause and emotional strain are common, so a survivorship plan matters.

The Poisons Board has backed exempting liquid nicotine from the Poisons List, a step that could bring nicotine vape back 🚬 DAP MP Kelvin Yii says it contradicts t…

17,028 new lung cancer cases in 5 years, yet over half had no documented stage 🫁 Lung Cancer Network Malaysia wants it made a notifiable disease.

Dentists push back on a new 1.1m staircase-width rule for upstairs clinics, saying an evacuation drill proved patients can be moved safely. 🦷

Sabah is short of 245 medical officers; 67% of replacements from outside the state never reported. Floater doctors go to Ranau until Nov 11. 🩺

No two days are the same for an emergency physician, a health system leader and a surgeon. Three doctors share what their working lives really look like. 🩺

The Selangor sultan has influenza with fever and must rest 5–7 days. Jubilee celebrations move to Nov 7. 🤒

Back pain getting you down? Here are three simple yoga exercises that may help ease it. 🧘

Find your way through Malaysian healthcare.

Hospitals

Clinics

Pharmacy

Medical schools

Medical societies

Doctors

A professional corner for Malaysian doctors.

DOBBS Community

Malaysia’s health story,clearly told.

In Malaysian health today

Malaysian paediatricians push back on legalising vape liquids: "not a balanced compromise." The Poisons Board rejected a similar exemption in 2023 – what changed? 🚭

New glasses, still blurry? Prescription keep changing? It could be keratoconus. A donor-tissue procedure (CAIRS) is an option for selected advanced cases 👓

Hospitalised just once? Median yearly medical bill: RM18,548 vs RM1,512 for outpatient-only. The 8% admitted drove 42% of employee medical spending, says PMCare 💸

KKM upgrades its drivers' service scheme to "skilled service" 🚑 7,687 of 8,863 posts are filled, with phased recruitment starting April 2027.

First-ever guidelines dedicated to women's heart health ❤️ They span puberty to menopause and flag pregnancy complications as early warning signs of later heart d…

More from the health desk

Survived breast cancer? Recovery doesn't end at treatment 🎗️ Fatigue, early menopause and emotional strain are common, so a survivorship plan matters.

The Poisons Board has backed exempting liquid nicotine from the Poisons List, a step that could bring nicotine vape back 🚬 DAP MP Kelvin Yii says it contradicts t…

17,028 new lung cancer cases in 5 years, yet over half had no documented stage 🫁 Lung Cancer Network Malaysia wants it made a notifiable disease.

Dentists push back on a new 1.1m staircase-width rule for upstairs clinics, saying an evacuation drill proved patients can be moved safely. 🦷

Sabah is short of 245 medical officers; 67% of replacements from outside the state never reported. Floater doctors go to Ranau until Nov 11. 🩺

No two days are the same for an emergency physician, a health system leader and a surgeon. Three doctors share what their working lives really look like. 🩺

The Selangor sultan has influenza with fever and must rest 5–7 days. Jubilee celebrations move to Nov 7. 🤒

Back pain getting you down? Here are three simple yoga exercises that may help ease it. 🧘

Find your way through Malaysian healthcare.

Hospitals

Clinics

Pharmacy

Medical schools

Medical societies

Doctors

A professional corner for Malaysian doctors.

DOBBS Community

Follow MMR where you are.

Malaysia’s health story,
clearly told.