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Health Ministry targets permanent posts for all medical graduates by 2028: Dzulkefly

Reform agenda aims to strengthen workforce, address burnout, and expand specialist training pathways

[WATCH] Malaysia’s healthcare is on life support, so how can we save it?

Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo discusses overworked doctors, the ageing population, and the push for a healthcare overhaul in this candid episode of Scoop Insight

Health think tank warns Budget 2026 fails to fix system’s deep flaws

Galen Centre says Malaysia’s healthcare remains “overcrowded, understaffed and underinvested” despite higher spending, urging stronger reforms in aged care, primary care, and tobacco control

Insurers must justify soaring premiums with full transparency: consumer expert

Former consumer law association president Datuk Sothi Rachagan urges public PAC hearing, regulators to publish key industry data amid 70% price hikes

UMMC fee hike: Lembah Pantai office to raise RM5 mil to aid B40, M40, says Fahmi

MP highlights his disagreement with increase as it is the main care provider for constituency residents but move already announced and in effect

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Malaysia’s longest river bridge opens, linking Sebuyau and Maludam

The RM848.75 million Batang Lupar No. 1 Bridge marks a new era in Sarawak’s coastal connectivity, replacing decades-old ferry crossings

Malaysia’s medal tally takes a dent after key sports excluded from Glasgow Commonwealth

OCM accepts decision of badminton and squash, among others, being axed from 2026 Games as organisers plan for a leaner, more financially sustainable event

Foreign workforce drops 13% as Malaysia pushes local hiring

Government maintains hiring freeze, prepares new levy system to curb dependency by 2030