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Sabah hospital director accused of harassment reassigned pending PSD review, says Dzulkefly. MOH won't compromise on staff safety.

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MOH is short 10,557 nurses out of 73,281 posts. Dzulkefly's fix: more trainees, new career paths & direct recruitment to cut red tape. 👩‍⚕️

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MMA launched Malaysia's first AI in Healthcare Conference, gathering 350 clinicians & policymakers. Message: AI should augment doctors' care, not replace it. 🤖

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No significant rise in haze-related illnesses yet, says Health Ministry — but cases could climb if haze persists. Stay hydrated, mask up outdoors. 🌫️

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Malaysia's haze isn't just a lung issue for seniors — doctors warn it can destabilise chronic conditions in frail, dementia or elderly patients living alone. Chec…

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Serian's API has dropped below 200, but all 107 schools stay closed through the weekend as Sarawak's haze lingers on — Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman also unhealthy. 😷

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Pasir Gudang Hospital, open a year but still can't accept patients, now targets full operation by December — with just 48% of staff positions currently filled. 🏥

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6,212 medical officers quit MOH from 2021–2025 — permanent MO resignations more than doubled, from 238 to 498 a year, as filled MO posts fell 20% since 2022. 😟

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