KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) calls for urgently needed improvements in the Ministry of Health (MOH)’s handling of mild cases of Covid-19 (category 1 and 2) and their close contacts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to immediately create more permanent posts for medical officers as part of efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

MELAKA, Dec 28 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) today urged the Health Ministry to conduct an internal investigation into the alleged bullying culture among doctors and healthcare workers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — To ensure the highest standards of care and full compliance with the guidelines on the mandatory Covid-19 screening for foreign workers, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today urged the government to conduct on-site audits for mass screenings.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The compulsory Covid-19 screening of foreign workers is a good move by the government, but issues currently faced by general practitioners (GPs) in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Rapid Test Kit (RTK) antigen swab testing need to be ironed out by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to ensure more large-scale testings can be carried out smoothly.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The Covid-19 vaccine, which is expected to be available in the first quarter of next year, is not for treating the infection but rather as protection against the disease, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the federal government to speed up the emergency funds and all related aid needed to mitigate the situation in Sabah which is in dire need of help in its fight against Covid-19, instead of declaring a national emergency.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for stricter enforcement of the COVID-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) in Sabah in view of the 16th state election.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Several associations are seeking to meet Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to resolve the issue over the implementation of a new shift system at government health clinics.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Covid-19 test on all foreign workers may not be a practical approach for now and may turn into a logistical nightmare as businesses begin to resume operations, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).