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Kelvin Yii wants the Constitution amended so the proposed Health Service Commission can create health worker posts and set pay. Will the govt agree? 🏥

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codeblue.galencentre.org29 Oct

A Health Service Commission with no power over posts, pay or retirement schemes? Senator calls it "toothless" and backs a constitutional amendment. ⚖️

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Lindung 24/7 backlash shows Malaysians resist pooling risks they may never face, says Socso. Long-term care insurance may be an easier sell, since everyone ages. 🤔

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malaymail.com29 Oct

Good news: zero unhealthy air quality readings across Malaysia this morning. Haze is finally easing 🌤️

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malaymail.com29 Oct

Seven people felt faint, vomited or got heat exhaustion at one Muar event. A volunteer medic team saved the day. Doctor's call: big events need proper medical cov…

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Malaysia’s health story,
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In Malaysian health today

Kelvin Yii wants the Constitution amended so the proposed Health Service Commission can create health worker posts and set pay. Will the govt agree? 🏥

A Health Service Commission with no power over posts, pay or retirement schemes? Senator calls it "toothless" and backs a constitutional amendment. ⚖️

Lindung 24/7 backlash shows Malaysians resist pooling risks they may never face, says Socso. Long-term care insurance may be an easier sell, since everyone ages. 🤔

Good news: zero unhealthy air quality readings across Malaysia this morning. Haze is finally easing 🌤️

Seven people felt faint, vomited or got heat exhaustion at one Muar event. A volunteer medic team saved the day. Doctor's call: big events need proper medical cov…

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🏆 HCTM (UKM) is now Malaysia's ONLY medical centre with two World Stroke Organisation certifications, after winning Advanced Stroke Rehabilitation in Seoul.

💰 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.

👁️ 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. .

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In Malaysian health today

Kelvin Yii wants the Constitution amended so the proposed Health Service Commission can create health worker posts and set pay. Will the govt agree? 🏥

A Health Service Commission with no power over posts, pay or retirement schemes? Senator calls it "toothless" and backs a constitutional amendment. ⚖️

Lindung 24/7 backlash shows Malaysians resist pooling risks they may never face, says Socso. Long-term care insurance may be an easier sell, since everyone ages. 🤔

Good news: zero unhealthy air quality readings across Malaysia this morning. Haze is finally easing 🌤️

Seven people felt faint, vomited or got heat exhaustion at one Muar event. A volunteer medic team saved the day. Doctor's call: big events need proper medical cov…

More from the health desk

🏆 HCTM (UKM) is now Malaysia's ONLY medical centre with two World Stroke Organisation certifications, after winning Advanced Stroke Rehabilitation in Seoul.

💰 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.

👁️ 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. .

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