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During Connecting Care with Clicks Conference on 12 October 2024, Medical Channel Asia brought together Malaysia’s healthcare leaders to address regulatory challenges in the digital age. From groundbreaking digital health apps to legal insights on advertising compliance, telemedicine, and patient data security — this panel explores it all. Learn how public and private stakeholders are shaping a patient-first healthcare system in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Panelists:
– Dr. Mahesh Appannan, Head of Digital, Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia
– Mr. Chin Keat Chyuan, Vice President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) and Managing Director, KPJ Healthcare Bhd
– Mr. Vinayak Sri Ram, Partner, RDS Partnership, Advocates & Solicitors
– Mr. Koay Choon Wee, Secretariat of Medicine Advertisements Board (MAB)
and Pharmacist at Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)

Moderators:
– Ms. Genevieve Vanniasingham, Associate, RDS Partnership, Advocates & Solicitors
– Dr. Yusof bin Ahmad Khairuddin, Head of Medical Concierge Asia

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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, alongside Health Minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, opened the MIH Megatrends 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. The event aims to drive forward-thinking solutions in healthcare and foster collaboration among Malaysia’s healthcare, business, and government sectors.

Malaysia’s MIH Megatrends 2024 gathers healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers worldwide to explore advancements in AI, robotics, and telemedicine. This three-day event, featuring public health screenings, family zones, and digital innovations, sets the stage for Malaysia’s role in ASEAN healthcare.

Malaysia has been grappling with an outbreak of leptospirosis. This bacterial infection, although not new to the region, has resurfaced with alarming vigour, raising concerns among health authorities and the general public alike.

KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital, a premier medical facility known for its dedication to quality, is pleased to present its newest feature: an advanced endoscopy suite that will transform patient care and diagnostic possibilities. This facility, which employs highly qualified medical professionals and has the newest equipment, is poised to raise the bar for endoscopic procedures. Which technologies are included in this new endoscopy suite?

A recent study by the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) has highlighted that the overall mental health of Malaysian youths is moderately satisfactory. According to the Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 (MyMHI23), young individuals aged between 15 and 30 scored an average of 71.91. This figure provides early indications of potential mental health challenges within this demographic.

In an exclusive interview at the Perdana Leadership Foundation, the venerable Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, at the ripe age of 98, shared insights into his illustrious career, the secret to a long, fulfilling life, and his views on the evolving landscape of medicine and social media in Malaysia. Dr. Mahathir, synonymous with Malaysia’s transformation over the last four decades, began the day with his routine, embodying the discipline he credits for his longevity. “The most important thing is not to grow fat,” he quipped, sharing wisdom from his mother about stopping when food tastes nice to avoid overeating. He remembers his mum saying, “When the food tastes nice, the tendency is to eat too much.”

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