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The Star
a day ago
- Health
- The Star
Dzul: Amendments beefed up medical profession
PETALING JAYA: The enforcement of the Medical Regulations (Amendment) 2025 and Medical (Amendment) Act 2024 (Act A1729) came into force yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad ( pic ) said this significant achievement is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency and inclusiveness in the medical profession. 'The amendment to the Medical Regulations provides the necessary legal framework to implement the provisions of the amended Act. 'It creates a clear and consistent path for the recognition and registration of specialists trained through the parallel pathway programme and local specialist training. 'The amendment clarifies the role and responsibilities of the Malaysian Medical Council in ensuring that all practitioners with certain qualifications are assessed fairly and transparently,' he said in a statement. Dzulkefly also said the membership of the council have been strengthened to be more equitable in terms of its composition in accordance with the current status of the health workforce.
BusinessToday
a day ago
- Health
- BusinessToday
Malaysia Enforces Medical Regulations (Amendment) 2025 To Strengthen Healthcare Governance
The Health Ministry has officially enforced the Medical Regulations (Amendment) 2025, following the implementation of the Medical Act (Amendment) 2024 (Act A1729). This move marks a significant step in enhancing governance, transparency and inclusivity within the nation's medical profession. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that the amendments establish a clear legal framework for implementing provisions in the amended act, offering consistent pathways for the recognition and registration of specialists trained via the parallel pathway and local specialist training. The amendments also clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Malaysian Medical Council and enhance the structure and membership of the Malaysian Medical Council to reflect current healthcare workforce needs, particularly in the public sector. Key improvements include a more transparent and regulated evaluation process for local specialist training programs, ensuring qualified professionals are assessed fairly and registered to serve the public effectively. This aims to boost public confidence and ensure consistent competency standards across all training routes. Dr Dzulkefly emphasised the ministry's ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders to drive health system reforms under the MADANI framework. He also expressed appreciation to medical associations and legal experts for their contributions to this milestone reform. Related
The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
New medical law reforms take effect in Malaysia to boost governance
PUTRAJAYA: The Medical (Amendment) Act 2024 and Medical (Amendment) Regulations 2025 officially came into force today, marking a major step in the Ministry of Health's (MOH) push for improved governance and transparency in the medical sector. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the amendments create a structured legal framework for specialist recognition, particularly for those trained under the Parallel Pathway and local Master of Medicine programmes. 'It establishes a clear and consistent pathway for the recognition and registration of specialists trained through the Parallel Pathway and the local Master of Medicine programme. These changes also clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) in ensuring that all specialist qualifications are evaluated fairly and transparently,' he said. The reforms also aim to strengthen the MMC's structure, ensuring balanced representation that reflects the current healthcare workforce, especially in the public sector. Dzulkefly highlighted that the amendments provide a solid legal foundation for local specialist training programmes, ensuring structured recognition and administration. This move resolves uncertainties for specialists awaiting registration, allowing them to serve the public more effectively. 'It also ensures equitable access to high-quality specialist care and strengthens public confidence, as all specialists serving in the healthcare system are held to the same competency standards regardless of the training route,' he added. The minister reaffirmed MOH's commitment to stakeholder engagement and continuous reforms to maintain a resilient and inclusive healthcare system. The amendments follow the Cabinet's approval on June 5 last year to revise the Medical Act 1971, addressing specialist registration issues. Parliament passed the amendments on July 17, 2024.
The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Amendments to Medical Regulations and Act come into force today
PETALING JAYA: Effective Tuesday (July 1), the enforcement of the Medical Regulations (Amendment) 2025 and the Medical (Amendment) Act 2024 [Act A1729] has officially commenced. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that this significant achievement is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency, and inclusiveness in the country's medical profession. "The amendment to the Medical Regulations provides the necessary legal framework to implement the provisions of the amended Act. It creates a clear and consistent path for the recognition and registration of specialists trained through the Parallel Pathway programme and local specialist training. "The amendment clarifies the role and responsibilities of the Malaysian Medical Council (MPM) in ensuring that all practitioners with certain qualifications are assessed fairly and transparently," he said in a statement. He also noted that the structure and membership of the MPM have been strengthened to be more equitable in terms of its composition, in accordance with the current status of the health workforce, particularly in the public sector. Additionally, the amendment provides a strong legal basis for all local specialist training programmes to ensure they are recognised and administered more systematically. This, Dzulkefly pointed out, would enable specialists who were previously in limbo to be assessed and registered, thereby serving the people better. Apart from that, the amendment would increase access to high-quality specialist care and strengthen public confidence as all specialists serving in the health system are assessed against consistent standards of competence regardless of their training pathway. "The ministry's management and I will continue to engage with stakeholders, empower innovation, and implement reforms that ensure our health system remains resilient, inclusive, and future-proof," he said. In light of this, Dzulkefly expressed appreciation to the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM), Malaysian Association for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery (MATCVS), National Council of Professors (MPN), Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), training institutions, legal experts, and policy-making partners who have contributed to this important reform.
Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
Hospital Pasir Gudang to start operating in phases from Aug 1
JOHOR BAHRU — Hospital Pasir Gudang (HPG), which was officially handed over to the Ministry of Health (MOH) today, will begin operating in phases from Aug 1, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the initial phase would involve 30 per cent of core services, including Accident and Emergency (A&E), Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and the Paediatric Department. 'So far, 274 positions have been filled, and we expect to be fully operational with 1,845 staff by July 2026,' he told a press conference after attending the HPG project handover ceremony here today. Also present was Public Works Department director-general Datuk Roslan Ismail. Dzulkefly said that with a capacity of over 300 beds, HPG would help reduce the workload at Johor Bahru's two main hospitals – Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) and Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI) – particularly in handling emergency cases and stable patients. He said this was in line with Johor's projected population growth, which was expected to reach 3.90 million by 2025, up from 3.35 million in 2010, with an annual growth rate of two per cent, particularly in Johor Bahru. Earlier in his speech, Dzulkefly said HPG was the first hospital to offer around 20 on-call suites for specialist doctors as part of efforts to safeguard their welfare and ensure staff comfort. He said that during its construction, HPG consistently remained ahead of schedule and was never listed among delayed or 'sick' projects, despite the challenges posed by the Movement Control Order (MCO). 'HPG has become a benchmark for meticulous planning and integrated implementation that has realised the people's hopes,' he said. Dzulkefly said the opening of HPG brought the total number of specialist hospitals in Johor to eight and this was expected to ease congestion at HSA by reducing its bed occupancy rate by five to 10 per cent within two years through the transfer of stable patients. 'With the full operation of HPG, the waiting time for elective surgery services at HSA is expected to be reduced by 30 per cent within the first two years,' he said. –BERNAMA
