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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.