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thestar.com.my27 Oct, 9:03 am

💰 Budget 2027 health: RM47.7bil for MOH, 9,000+ permanent posts for contract doctors, plus the MediAsas insurance plan. What's missing?

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theborneopost.com27 Oct

🏥 MoH Sec-Gen Hasnol Zam Zam visited Miri Hospital, the 677-bed referral centre for northern Sarawak, to review its needs and the proposed Block C.

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malaymail.com27 Oct

🧠 Weeks indoors from haze can bring anxiety, low mood and poor sleep. Experts say don't brush it off.

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codeblue.galencentre.org27 Oct

🚨 Ranau Hospital in Sabah reportedly has just 8 medical officers left (19 needed), with doctors on 48–72 hour shifts and 100+ outpatients daily.

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malaymail.com27 Oct

😷 Haze: PM2.5 still seeps indoors. Aircon filters won't stop it, bowls of water do nothing. A true HEPA purifier helps.

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Malaysia’s health story,
clearly told.

In Malaysian health today

💰 Budget 2027 health: RM47.7bil for MOH, 9,000+ permanent posts for contract doctors, plus the MediAsas insurance plan. What's missing?

🏥 MoH Sec-Gen Hasnol Zam Zam visited Miri Hospital, the 677-bed referral centre for northern Sarawak, to review its needs and the proposed Block C.

🧠 Weeks indoors from haze can bring anxiety, low mood and poor sleep. Experts say don't brush it off.

🚨 Ranau Hospital in Sabah reportedly has just 8 medical officers left (19 needed), with doctors on 48–72 hour shifts and 100+ outpatients daily.

😷 Haze: PM2.5 still seeps indoors. Aircon filters won't stop it, bowls of water do nothing. A true HEPA purifier helps.

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👁️ Haze isn't only a lung problem. Experts warn fine particles can aggravate eczema and dry, sting, your eyes, even leading to conjunctivitis if untreated.

😷 Haze: kids, elderly, pregnant women and the chronically ill are most at risk, say experts. N95, stay indoors. .

Malaysia’s disability system is fragmented; parents coordinate care across agencies. NECIC wants a national pathway, lead agency and key worker per family.

3,510 medical officers left Malaysia’s public service from 2024–2026, including 1,252 permanent doctors. MMA: job security isn’t enough—fix pay, workload, careers…

Sibu Hospital is getting a 10-bed neurosurgical ICU by end-2026, only the second general hospital in Sarawak with one after SGH Kuching 🏥

"Stem cell facials" at salons? Doctors warn of infections, skin necrosis and even blindness. Only use registered medical clinics ⚠️

The Queen is worried about worsening mental health among children and teens. Istana Negara is pushing for stronger school counselling systems 🧠

Cochrane review of 9 trials (537 adults): medical cannabis does little for insomnia, with more dry mouth and dizziness than placebo 😴

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💰 Budget 2027 health: RM47.7bil for MOH, 9,000+ permanent posts for contract doctors, plus the MediAsas insurance plan. What's missing?

🏥 MoH Sec-Gen Hasnol Zam Zam visited Miri Hospital, the 677-bed referral centre for northern Sarawak, to review its needs and the proposed Block C.

🧠 Weeks indoors from haze can bring anxiety, low mood and poor sleep. Experts say don't brush it off.

🚨 Ranau Hospital in Sabah reportedly has just 8 medical officers left (19 needed), with doctors on 48–72 hour shifts and 100+ outpatients daily.

😷 Haze: PM2.5 still seeps indoors. Aircon filters won't stop it, bowls of water do nothing. A true HEPA purifier helps.

More from the health desk

👁️ Haze isn't only a lung problem. Experts warn fine particles can aggravate eczema and dry, sting, your eyes, even leading to conjunctivitis if untreated.

😷 Haze: kids, elderly, pregnant women and the chronically ill are most at risk, say experts. N95, stay indoors. .

Malaysia’s disability system is fragmented; parents coordinate care across agencies. NECIC wants a national pathway, lead agency and key worker per family.

3,510 medical officers left Malaysia’s public service from 2024–2026, including 1,252 permanent doctors. MMA: job security isn’t enough—fix pay, workload, careers…

Sibu Hospital is getting a 10-bed neurosurgical ICU by end-2026, only the second general hospital in Sarawak with one after SGH Kuching 🏥

"Stem cell facials" at salons? Doctors warn of infections, skin necrosis and even blindness. Only use registered medical clinics ⚠️

The Queen is worried about worsening mental health among children and teens. Istana Negara is pushing for stronger school counselling systems 🧠

Cochrane review of 9 trials (537 adults): medical cannabis does little for insomnia, with more dry mouth and dizziness than placebo 😴

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