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The Star
4 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Over 150 clinics equipped with CCMS, says Health Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 156 health clinics have been equipped with a cloud-based content management system (CCMS), with 70% of patients being treated in less than 30 minutes, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 16) that the achievement is part of the artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital reforms that his ministry is currently implementing. He said that under the reform, phase 1 of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system had also been completed involving five million prescriptions, 20 million vaccination records, and one million dental records. He said MySejahtera has now developed into a preventive health gateway and a national digital gateway. "We are also very pleased to announce that the Ministry of Health and Google are now exploring a strategic collaboration to use artificial intelligence to address the country's key health challenges. "It is a major step towards making Malaysia the leader in AI-based digital health in the region,' he said. He said as the 2025 Asean Chair, Malaysia is committed to driving regional cooperation in health data governance, ethical use of AI and cross-border digital capacity building. Dzulkefly officiated the Precision Public Health Asia 2025 Conference which brought together over 500 delegates from across the region, eight technology exhibitors, and regional health leaders who share the aspiration of building a data-driven, personalised and people-centric health system. "Precision Public Health is no longer a concept of the future. It is being implemented in Malaysia. And it will be a pillar for a more sustainable, equitable and competitive health system,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysia equips 156 health clinics with AI-driven CCMS for faster care
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 156 health clinics across Malaysia have adopted a cloud-based content management system (CCMS), significantly reducing patient wait times. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed that 70 per cent of patients now receive treatment in under 30 minutes, marking a milestone in the ministry's AI-driven digital reforms. The initiative is part of broader upgrades, including the completion of Phase 1 of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. This phase covers five million prescriptions, 20 million vaccination records, and one million dental records. Dzulkefly noted that MySejahtera has evolved into a preventive health gateway and national digital platform. 'We are exploring a strategic collaboration with Google to leverage AI in tackling Malaysia's key health challenges,' he said in a Facebook post. 'This positions Malaysia as a regional leader in AI-based digital health.' As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia aims to pioneer regional cooperation in health data governance and ethical AI use. Dzulkefly highlighted these goals at the Precision Public Health Asia 2025 Conference, attended by 500 delegates and tech exhibitors. 'Precision Public Health is no longer futuristic—it's active here and will shape a sustainable, equitable health system,' he affirmed.
Barnama
4 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
MOH Digital Reform: 156 Health Clinics Equipped With CCMS
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- A total of 156 health clinics have been equipped with a cloud-based content management system (CCMS), with 70 per cent of patients being treated in less than 30 minutes. In a post on Facebook today, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, said the achievement was part of the artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital reforms that his ministry is currently implementing. He said that under the reform, phase 1 of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system had also been completed involving five million prescriptions, 20 million vaccination records, and one million dental records. He said MySejahtera has now developed into a preventive health gateway and a national digital gateway. 'We are also very pleased to announce that the Ministry of Health and Google are now exploring a strategic collaboration to use artificial intelligence to address the country's key health challenges. 'It is a major step towards making Malaysia the leader in AI-based digital health in the region,' he said. He said as the 2025 ASEAN Chair, Malaysia is committed to driving regional cooperation in health data governance, ethical use of AI and cross-border digital capacity building. Today, Dzulkefly officiated the Precision Public Health Asia 2025 Conference which brought together over 500 delegates from across the region, eight technology exhibitors, and regional health leaders who share the aspiration of building a data-driven, personalised and people-centric health system. 'Precision Public Health is no longer a concept of the future. It is being implemented in Malaysia. And it will be a pillar for a more sustainable, equitable and competitive health system,' he said.
New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Digitalising Malaysia's medical landscape
KUALA LUMPUR: Digitalisation has taken the world by storm, and to keep up with the fast-paced cycle of changes, there is a growing need to develop a more integrated healthcare system in Malaysia, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Recognising the urgent need for transformation to streamline processes and accelerate digital-driven initiatives, the Health Ministry has introduced several key structural strategies to support the nationwide digitalisation of all health clinics by 2027 and all hospitals by 2029. MySejahtera app is being transformed into a one-stop digital health platform while hundreds of Klinik Kesihatan have been and are being digitalised. Dr Dzulkefly said the initiatives are firmly underway as the ministry accelerates its goal of delivering efficient, equitable and technology-enabled healthcare services across the nation. The ministry is integrating Malaysians' complete medical records into the MySejahtera app, he added. The ministry recently included a digital capture of dental visit records and pharmacy dispensing records alongside the virtual consultation reports, health screening results and past vaccination records in MySejahtera. "To date, 1.9 million dental records have been integrated into the system, and four million pharmacy records are currently stored and managed within MySejahtera. "Moving forward, the ministry is dedicated to ensuring an integrated health summary where records from the hospital and clinic visit can be stored and retrieved via the MySejahtera app. "By unifying these records, MySejahtera empowers both healthcare providers and patients with timely, accurate, and accessible health information, improving continuity of care and enhancing patient engagement," he told Business Times in an email interview. Dr Dzulkefly said as MySejahtera continues to evolve, it will play a pivotal role in building a connected, patient-centric digital health ecosystem. Government Clinics Going Digital As for government clinic digitalising, Dr Dzulkefly said the ministry aims to digitalise 200 Klinik Kesihatan. "Digitalising them will ensure reduction in patient waiting time and more importantly delivering optimum patient care." However, he said before fully committing to healthcare digitisation, the state of digital infrastructure in hospitals must be evaluated, as even the most advanced solutions cannot be effectively implemented without a solid foundation. "I will be frank with you. Many hospitals in Malaysia lack the necessary digital infrastructure. "Outdated hardware, insufficient network capabilities and fragmented data systems continue to create bottlenecks and hinder system implementation. This is the reality." Malaysia has close to 150 government hospitals, but as of today, only 22 hospitals have a fully functional digital infrastructure, he added. "Additionally, there are around 1,118 health clinics nationwide, with only 206 equipped with the necessary infrastructure for the electronic medical record (EMR) system. "Equipping our facilities with adequate hardware and reliable network infrastructure, along with adopting a comprehensive and robust EMR system tailored to the ministry's requirements, is essential to ensure digital readiness and accelerate the pace of digitalisation," he said. Constraints And Solutions Nevertheless, the minister said budget constraints remain a challenge, limiting the pace of expanding and upgrading digital infrastructure across healthcare facilities. Dr Dzulkefly said while the ministry continues to face funding constraints, it is continuously exploring ways to tackle the issue. "This includes assessing each hospital's readiness and equipping them with the necessary tools and resources to successfully implement digital healthcare systems," he noted. Commenting on data security in the digitalisation of the health industry, he said the ministry is fully aware of public concerns regarding the security and safety of digital systems. Network penetration in rural areas also remains a key issue. He noted that Malaysia has several satellite internet-equipped clinics that are bridging connectivity gaps in rural areas, ensuring remote communities have access to essential healthcare services. The minister highlighted that satellite internet equipped clinics can now experience the advancements of the service including tele-consultation. As of April this year, a total of 1,089 virtual consultations have been conducted between remote communities and health clinics in Sabah and Sarawak using these satellite-enabled facilities. "Apart from that, we have also strengthened audit systems under National Cyber Security Agency, Malaysia Office of the Chief Government Security Officer and National Digital Department on data, security infrastructure and best practices on monitoring, proactive actions. "These have also been presented in Parliament. Our aim is to work alongside industry experts to equip us with industry best practices to improve and encourage digital systems usage in the healthcare system," he said. Legacy Issues Speaking on the legacy issues in Malaysia's health industry, Dr Dzulkefly acknowledged that there are longstanding challenges within the system. The ministry is actively addressing them by introducing improved practices and structural reforms. He said it is focused on long-term solutions that strengthen governance, enhance service delivery and accelerate the adoption of digital tools to resolve these issues effectively and prevent their recurrence. One of the longstanding challenges being addressed is the medical officer placement system, which does not fully reflect current needs or priorities. "The previous placement systems often created a situation where individuals had to race to secure positions, with speed taking precedence over suitability or merit. "This approach placed unnecessary pressure on applicants and did not always result in the best match for service needs. "As such, we are not merely upgrading the technology stack, we are rethinking the policy foundations beneath it. "Our goal is to gradually shift towards a more transparent, responsive, and merit-aligned process that better reflects workforce needs, applicant preferences, and national service priorities," he added. Dr Dzulkefly also said the introduction of the updated e-Placement is one part of the ministry's broader reform agenda. He said beyond digitalisation, this is about fairness, accountability and building public trust in how the ministry conducts its business of improving the health of Malaysians. Furthermore, he said the ministry recognises the rapid changes in the industry and has adapted by leveraging industry experts to provide the most effective tools and software solutions. As part of this strategy, the ministry is now partnering with specialised experts to strengthen and accelerate its digital capabilities. This has enabled it to optimise resources, reduce costs and ensure that the country is equipped with the latest, most efficient technologies that are on par with industry standards. "For perspective, it previously took the ministry 15 years to digitalise 107 clinics using an on-premise based EMR system. "In contrast, with the subscription-based cloud-based clinic management system, 50 clinics were digitalised in just two months. "This resulted in significant savings in both time and cost and sets the stage for us to accelerate the digitalisation of the remaining healthcare facilities under the ministry's purview," he said.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 not dangerous
PUTRAJAYA: The public need not be worried about the new COVID-19 subvariant JN.1, the Health Ministry said today. It added that the subvariant was not dangerous compared to variants that appeared earlier and even with the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in the community, the weekly case average was under the national warning level and no deaths were reported so far. 'The situation is in line with the transition phase of living with COVID-19. Infections are under control by ensuring immunity levels in bodies are good. 'High risk groups are encouraged to get booster shots of COVID-19 immunisation to reduce the risk of infection, serious complications and death due to COVID-19,' the ministry said in a statement today. High-risk groups include unvaccinated individuals, including those 18 and above, 12 and above and those with co-morbidities or those immunocompromised, pregnant women and healthcare workers. COVID-19 vaccinations are given voluntarily and are free at selected government health clinics throughout the country and those who are qualified can make appointments through the MySejahtera app.
