Browsing: Malaysia

Drawing from real cases, legal expert Genevieve Vanniasingham explains how Malaysian doctors can use social media without breaching MMC guidelines – and what happens if they do.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2025 – Ahead of Connecting Care With Clicks 2025, Medical Channel Asia (MCA) has unveiled an expanded speaker lineup and announced Prince Court Medical Centre as the event’s official Healthcare Professional (HCP) Engagement Partner Hospital.

Fentanyl has surfaced in Malaysia, marking a dangerous shift in the country’s drug landscape. With its high potency and overdose risks, experts warn that urgent action is needed to prevent a US-style crisis.

Despite thousands on Malaysia’s transplant waitlist, organ donation rates remain among the lowest in the world. Why is that, and how can we change this status quo?

An Aidilfitri morning turned tragic in Selangor after a Petronas gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights injured 145, destroyed homes, and sparked health concerns.

A man caught masturbating at the Sunway University library is now at the centre of a viral scandal, but the backlash has revealed deeper issues about mob justice and digital cruelty.

Fajarbaru signs RM2B Penang Medi-City project – which is transforming healthcare in Malaysia. With hospitals, wellness centers, and commercial spaces, it boosts medical tourism, creates jobs, and establishes Penang as a key regional healthcare hub while fostering sustainable growth.

Malaysia’s booming medical tourism industry offers affordable yet high-quality care, attracting patients worldwide – even across the border, Singapore. Here’s what to look out for before seeking treatment in Malaysia.

Diabetes affects 1 in 6 Malaysians, with younger individuals increasingly diagnosed. Malaysia’s sugar tax aims to reduce consumption and combat obesity. Learn how this bold step, along with public health strategies, is reshaping the fight against diabetes.

As mental health issues surge in Malaysia, with depression and suicide rates climbing alarmingly, the nation faces urgent challenges in access to care and stigma. Could AI-powered solutions bridge the gap and offer hope for a more accessible mental health landscape?