Malaysian Medical Association

11/04/2026

10/04/2026

💊 𝐌𝐌𝐀: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) supports efforts to secure the nation’s medicine supply but cautions that global uncertainties remain.

MMA stresses that strategic buffer stocks must prioritise essential medicines, especially for chronic diseases, while improving transparency and strengthening local production capacity.

“We cannot rely solely on current stability — proactive, long-term planning is essential to ensure uninterrupted patient care.”
— 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒌 𝑫𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒖𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒖 𝑹𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒐, 𝑴𝑴𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕

🔗 Read more:
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/04/strategic-buffer-stocks-should-prioritise-essential-medicines-mma/

Related news:
• https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/04/09/prioritise-essential-medicines-in-buffer-stock-mma-says

• https://www.thevibes.com/index.php/articles/opinion/121678/mma-govt-urged-to-strengthen-national-medicine-security-amid-global-instability

The MMA wishes to emphasise that the global situation remains uncertain, and we cannot rely solely on the current stability.

10/04/2026

Dear Members,

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) will host its inaugural International AI in Healthcare Conference this August in Kuala Lumpur.

This conference convenes clinicians, innovators, and policymakers to examine the evolving role of artificial intelligence in healthcare—spanning current applications, emerging trends, and future implications.

Registration opens soon, with preferential rates available for early registrants. Stay tuned

Dr Vasu Pillai Letchumanan
Honorary General Secretary
Malaysian Medical Association
secretary@mma.org.my
10 April 2026

08/04/2026

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

Dear Members,

Please be informed that MMA CPR Committee will be organizing “ Basic Life Support (BLS) Training “ as per details below:

Date: 9th May 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Venue: Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur

Registration fee as follow:
MMA members : RM 200
Non-MMA members : RM 250

CPD point will be awarded for the trainees. Attached herewith is the program details for your reference. Those who wish to join this training, please contact MMA secretariat, Mr Andrew at 03-40411375 (ext. 402) or email to admin3@mma.org.my . Seats are limited. Registration will be closed once maximum number of attendees has reached.

Thank you,

Dr Vasu Pillai Letchumanan
Honorary General Secretary
Malaysian Medical Association
secretary@mma.org.my
8th April 2026

07/04/2026

🚨 𝐌𝐌𝐀: 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) says a case involving house officers highlights serious gaps in administrative safeguards within the healthcare system.

MMA calls for a full, transparent investigation and stronger controls to protect junior doctors.

“Trust in the system must be supported by safeguards, not assumed.”
— 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒌 𝑫𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒖𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒖 𝑹𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒐, 𝑴𝑴𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕

🔗 https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/1411379/mma-scam-targeting-junior-doctors-hta-reflects-systemic-failure

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has described a scam involving a government hospital staff member allegedly defrauding junior doctors as a systemic failure in the healthcare system.

06/04/2026

⛽ 𝐌𝐌𝐀: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) calls for the restoration of the 300-litre monthly fuel subsidy quota for healthcare workers, emphasising that this is not a privilege — but an operational necessity.

Healthcare workers don’t work from home — they show up every day to keep the system running.

Additional financial burdens risk affecting morale, retention, and patient care.

“Supporting our healthcare workers is not a concession — it is a necessary investment in the resilience and stability of our healthcare system.”
— 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐮 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐨, 𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

🔗 Read more:
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/04/restore-300l-monthly-fuel-subsidy-quota-for-health-workers-mma/

We recommend restoring the 300-litre monthly fuel subsidy quota, or implementing a specific exemption, for health care workers who are required to be physically present for duty in MOH. Policies must remain equitable and grounded in operational realities.

03/04/2026

📢 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐆𝐏 𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 — 𝐌𝐌𝐀

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes the revision of GP consultation fees under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Regulations — a long-overdue step after nearly two decades.

MMA emphasises that strengthening primary care is essential for early detection, continuity of care, and long-term disease management, while ensuring sustainability for the profession.

The revised structure introduces flexibility, allowing fees to reflect clinical complexity — but must be exercised responsibly to maintain affordability for patients.

“Primary care is not the lowest cost component of health care — it is the foundation that prevents higher costs elsewhere.”
— 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐮 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐨, 𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

🔗 Read more:
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/04/long-overdue-gp-fee-revision-strengthens-primary-care-mma/

Related news:
• https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/1408651/mma-gp-fee-revision-crucial-step-strengthen-primary-care

• https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/04/02/gp-fee-revision-must-not-be-one-off-says-mma

MMA will continue to advocate for a structured and consistent approach to future revisions, including better alignment across the system.

02/04/2026

Introducing the consultant from Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC).

Dr Rosnawati Yahya, Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Nephrologist, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, focuses on chronic kidney disease, lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, glomerular diseases, haemodialysis and kidney transplantation.

She is involved in various memberships, serving as Honorary Treasurer in the Malaysian Society of Nephrology, Vice President of Malaysian Society of Transplantation and President of Postgraduate Renal Society of Malaysia.

Dr Rosnawati completed her housemanship in medicine and surgery at Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust in the United Kingdom (UK), where she also served as Senior House Officer in medicine. Her specialist training includes Internal Medicine at Hospital Melaka, Nephrology at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology at Leicester General Infirmary, UK.

She holds a Bachelor of Medical Sciences from University of St Andrews in Scotland, United Kingdom (UK) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from University of Manchester, UK. She then obtained her membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Edinburgh.

Reach out to make an appointment with her: https://www.sunwaymedical.com/en/doctor/dr-rosnawati-yahya

Disclaimer: This is for information. This is not an endorsement of a product from MMA.

01/04/2026

Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera.

Dr/Tuan/Puan dijemput menyertai:

CME Penyakit Berjangkit
“Dysentery: Navigating Clinical Complexity and Public Health Risks”

Anjuran Unit Kawalan Penyakit Berjangkit JKN Kedah bersama PKD Kubang Pasu dan MMA Cawangan Kedah.

🗓 15 April 2026 (Rabu)
⏰ 2.30 – 4.00 petang
📍 Platform: Google Meet
🔗 https://meet.google.com/dmj-khnx-xir

🎤 Penceramah:
Dr. Che Muzaini binti Che Muda
(Pakar Perubatan Kesihatan Awam, PKD Kubang Pasu)

📌 Penyertaan adalah percuma
📌 E-sijil disediakan
📌 1 mata CPD diberikan
📌 Pautan pendaftaran akan dikongsi semasa sesi berlangsung

Terima kasih.

Dr Vasu Pillai Letchumanan
Setiausaha Agung Kehormat
Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia
secretary@mma.org.my
1 April 2026

01/04/2026

Precision oncology is changing the way we fight cancer. By understanding a tumour’s unique genetic profile, doctors can deliver targeted treatments that improve survival and outcomes for patients.

At Subang Jaya Medical Centre, advanced molecular diagnostics and precision therapies are helping turn today’s cancer challenges into tomorrow’s hope.

Website: https://subangjayamedicalcentre.com/

24-hour medical enquiries and appointment booking: +60 3-5639 1818

Disclaimer: This is for information. This is not an endorsement of a product from MMA.

25/03/2026

Most fish oil supplements talk about strength. But what about purity?
Many fish oil supplements highlight omega-3 strength, but true quality goes beyond just the numbers.
A high-quality fish oil should meet three key pillars:
✔ Fresh – Fish oil begins to oxidize once extracted. Proper processing ensures low oxidation from the start.
✔ Stable – Quality fish oil should remain stable during storage and throughout its shelf life.
✔ Pure – Beyond heavy metals, advanced purification helps remove environmental pollutants such as industrial residues, petroleum-derived pollutants, or oil-soluble pollutants
Choosing a reputable fish oil is important. High-quality fish oil should be fresh, stable, and pure, and these qualities can be supported by transparent laboratory testing.
🔬 View the laboratory test results of Eldon Nutrition Omega-3 Pro: https://eldon.com.my/eldon-omega-3-pro-laboratory-testing/




Eldon Healthcare Sdn Bhd is a member of Pharm-D Health Science group.


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25/03/2026

Dear Members,

We are pleased to invite you to a multidisciplinary medical symposium jointly organised by MMA Kedah, Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani, and Pantai Hospital Laguna Merbok. This symposium will feature the latest clinical updates across various specialties, offering valuable insights for your daily practice.

📅 Date: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Purest Hotel, Sungai Petani
🎓 CPD Points: 8 points

Kindly register via the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU7Mwi5iq29C2O9D33wc1j7t31tw9iPzqDNa2IHNclvdjNPQ/viewform

For any enquiries, please contact Dr Viveha at 017-4164955.
We look forward to your participation in this engaging and informative event.

Thank you.

Dr Vasu Pillai Letchumanan
Honorary General Secretary
Malaysian Medical Association
secretary@mma.org.my
25 March 2026