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Urgent Action Needed to Address the High Vacancy Rate in Housemanship Placements
We refer to the above matter. This press statement addresses the critical workforce deficit highlighted by the recent severe shortfall in housemanship intakes. It urges the government to implement comprehensive structural reforms, including expediting the abolishment of the contract system, expanding Parallel Pathways, and establishing strict minimum safe staffing quotas. Furthermore, the statement advocates for enforcing safe working hours and transparent, fairly compensated regional rotations. The statement concludes by calling for decisive action from the MOH, MOHE, and JPA to retain junior doctors and safeguard Malaysia's public healthcare system.
"Those Detours Shaped Me Into Who I Am Today"
“Those Detours Shaped Me Into Who I Am Today” — Dr. Loke Xi Mun
Interviewed and written by Repe Preet Kaur. Consent has been obtained for this publication.
This publication is in conjunction with the public health initiative by MMI.
“You Don’t Have To Be A Specialist To Make An Impact…”
“You Don’t Have To Be A Specialist To Make An Impact” — Dr. Ng Rong Xiang.
Interviewed and written by Srilekha Sumathi. Consent has been obtained for this publication.
This publication is in conjunction with the public health initiative by MMI.
“There is no better era to live in if you are passionate about exploring VR/AI in medical education…”
“There is no better era to live in if you are passionate about exploring VR/AI in medical education.” — Prof. Dr. Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy
Interviewed and written by Chloe Lim Zhi Yi. Consent has been obtained for this publication.
This publication is in conjunction with the public health initiative by MMI aimed at fostering digitalisation and entrepreneurship among healthcare leaders, particularly in the aspect of telemedicine.
“Aligning with the concept of ikigai: what we love, what we are good at, and what the world needs…”
“Aligning with the concept of ikigai: what we love, what we are good at, and what the world needs...” — Dr. Ginsky Chan
Interviewed and written by Goh Li Lian and Arulselvi Manoharan. Consent has been obtained for this publication.
This publication is in conjunction with the public health initiative by MMI aimed at fostering digitalisation and entrepreneurship among healthcare leaders, particularly in the aspect of telemedicine.
“But as women, we realise that menstrual products are actually one of the most important things in our lives….”
“But as women, we realise that menstrual products are actually one of the most important things in our lives….” — Dr. Fatimah Al-Attas
Interviewed and written by Eason Kong Qi Zheng and Tan Wen Weyn. Consent has been obtained for this publication.
This publication is in conjunction with the public health initiative by MMI aimed at raising awareness among Malaysians.
“We are the Window to the World; We See What People Don’t See”
“We are the Window to the World; We See What People Don't See” — Datuk Dr. Nor Fariza binti Ngah
Interviewed and written by Arulselvi Manoharan and Goh Li Lian. Consent has been obtained for this publication.
This publication is in conjunction with the upcoming initiative by MMI aimed at raising awareness about mental health care in Malaysia.
A Response to the Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway Recognition Issues
We refer to the above matter. This press statement lauds addressing a critical shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons in Malaysia is urgent, with over 1500 patients awaiting life-saving surgeries. We call on MOH, MOHE, MMC, and MQA to recognize the Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway and enhance collaboration to mitigate this crisis.
“No obstacle is too great for a determined mind…”
“No obstacle is too great for a determined mind.” — Dr. Mehru Nisha
Interviewed and written by Eason Kong Qi Zheng and Tan Wen Weyn. Consent has been obtained for this publication.
This publication is in conjunction with the upcoming initiative by MMI aimed at raising awareness about mental health care in Malaysia.