Healthcare Services & Facilities news in Malaysia
24 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Empowering prisoners with elderly care skills
An initiative led by Che' Puan Intan Safinaz trains female inmates at Kajang Prison in elderly care, helping them gain employment and reintegrate into society. The article also features a Sarawak chef teaching cooking skills to women in need.
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Tunku Azizah Hospital welcomes 12 Merdeka babies
On Malaysia's 69th National Day, 12 babies, including twin girls, were born at Tunku Azizah Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, marking the occasion with new beginnings.
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Birth of 12 Merdeka Babies Brightens National Day at Tunku Azizah Hospital
As the nation celebrated National Day 2026, 12 babies began their lives at Hospital Tunku Azizah (HTA) in Kuala Lumpur today, including a pair of twin girls.
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From midnight to noon, Hospital Tunku Azizah welcomes 12 Merdeka babies including twin girls
Hospital Tunku Azizah in Kuala Lumpur welcomed 12 Merdeka babies from midnight to noon on National Day, including a pair of twin girls. The hospital staff celebrated the births as part of the nation's 69th anniversary.
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RM1 billion for health digitalization needs infrastructure, cybersecurity support
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) reminds that the RM1 billion allocation for health digitalization must be supported by robust infrastructure and cybersecurity, not just technology alone.
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Include university, military hospitals in digital health network, says MMA
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) urges the government to include university and military hospitals in the national digital health network. They emphasize that the RM1 billion allocation for electronic medical records should also cover equipment, internet access, and staff training.
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Fahmi: 15 govt hospitals among early recipients of RM1b allocation to boost digital access and electronic medical record rollout
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that 15 government hospitals are among the first recipients of a RM1 billion allocation aimed at enhancing digital access and implementing electronic medical records. The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize healthcare infrastructure in Malaysia.
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Jailed former N. Sembilan MB Isa Samad to undergo heart procedure at Serdang Hospital
Former Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Isa Abdul Samad, currently imprisoned, is scheduled to undergo a heart procedure at Serdang Hospital. The news highlights his medical treatment while serving his sentence.
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Higher healthcare use drives Malaysia’s 12.28pc medical claims inflation
Medical claims inflation in Malaysia rose 12.28 per cent in 2025, driven by higher healthcare utilisation. The increase reflects growing demand for medical services and rising costs in the healthcare sector.
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Penang Hospital acts to cut emergency wait times after viral video shows overcrowding
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — The Penang Health Department (JKNPP) is implementing several measures to reduce congestion a...
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Kota Bharu hospital says drug‑positive newborn now stable, no longer showing withdrawal symptoms
KOTA BHARU, Aug 19 — A baby girl who tested positive for drugs after being born at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospit...
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Sabah Heart Centre given top priority, Dzulkefly concedes staffing shortage remains a challenge
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — Construction of the RM125 million Sabah Heart Centre is expected to begin in the third qua...
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Minister calls nine‑year abandoned Tambunan Hospital project ‘sick’, pledges RM988,000 for urgent upgrades
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 16 — The new Outpatient Department (OPD) building project at Tambunan Hospital, which has been...
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MOH to reopen four training institutes next year amid critical nurse shortage
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 15 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is strengthening three key strategies under the country&rsquo...
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DPM Fadillah recovering well after successful double heart bypass surgery at IJN
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also Energy Transition and Water Tr...
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Bukit Mertajam Hospital makes global green list, ranks among world’s top 250
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 14 — Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) here has made history by being ranked among the 250 greenes...
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If you have type O or AB blood, Johor’s Hospital Sultanah Aminah really needs you to come forward this weekend
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 13 — Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) has issued an urgent appeal for type O and AB blood donors as...
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Transport minister urges commercial vehicle drivers to make RM30 health screening count as fewer than 20 sign up
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Fewer than 20 commercial vehicle drivers have taken up the government’s subsidised he...
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PMX expected home today after hernia procedure, says wife
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to be discharged from hospital today af...
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Ahmad Zahid visits Ismail Sabri at IJN, prays for former PM’s recovery
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday visited...
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Doctors confirm elective surgery success, PM Anwar Ibrahim under strict medical watch
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has successfully undergone elective laparoscopic su...
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Anwar undergoing medical checks, PMO confirms two‑day specialist observation period
PETALING JAYA, Aug 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and procedures...
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'Wishing them a speedy recovery': Anwar visits Ismail Sabri and Fadillah at IJN
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visited Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yu...
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Government prioritises new theatres to support surgeries during Sultanah Aminah Hospital upgrades
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 7 — The Economy Ministry will prioritise building three to four new operating theatres at the Sul...