Category: MJN enews
The Underappreciated Necessity of Adult Immunisation

Resource person: Dr Edward Chong Kah Chun, Consultant Geriatrician, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City In Malaysia, while significant strides have been made in child vaccination campaigns, adult immunisation, especially among older people and those with chronic conditions, remain notably low. […]
To Combat Nursing Shortage, KL Wellness City Pledges RM25 Million

KL Wellness City (KLWC), Southeast Asia’s first purpose-built township, has committed RM25 million through KL International Hospital Sdn Bhd (KLIH) to fund nursing education and address Malaysia’s projected 57.9% nurse shortage by 2030. Related: KL Wellness City Commits Funds to […]
Clearing the Air on Childhood Asthma

Understanding triggers Childhood asthma remains a prevalent health issue in Malaysia, affecting approximately one in ten individuals1, with a higher occurrence among children aged 6-142 in urban areas. As we observe World Asthma Day this month, it is essential to […]
Public-Private Collab Sought on Malaysia’s Looming Nursing Shortage

Malaysia’s Health Minister, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, warns of a looming 60% shortage of nurses by 2030. He advocates for a joint effort between public and private sectors to tackle this issue. Dr. Ahmad emphasizes the significance of nurses in healthcare […]
Timor-Leste, Malaysia eye collaborative prospects in education, health

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi conveyed Timor-Leste’s eagerness to collaborate with Malaysia in the education and health sectors, recognising their potential to bolster cooperation between the two nations, according to a report from Bernama. This sentiment […]
KL Wellness City Commits Funds to Tackle Nursing Shortage in Malaysia

KL Wellness City spearheads an effort to sponsor nursing students’ education, tackling Malaysia’s projected nursing staff shortage head-on. According to Ministry of Health data, this shortage is anticipated to persist beyond 2030, resulting in significant deficits in meeting healthcare demand […]
Study utilising Malaysia-specific data underlines solutions to diabetes dilemma

“Eat less carbs and cut back on sugar!” With 1 in 5 adults in Malaysia diagnosed with diabetes 1, this advice is doled out freely but is that all? Experts say there is much more to it, as diabetes is […]
Transforming Healthcare Norms for Women; Novartis Malaysia Takes the Lead in Empowering Women

Novartis Malaysia celebrated International Women’s Day with a resolute call for gender parity in STEM leadership. At an event titled “Women in Healthcare: Empowering Others to Pay it Forward,” prominent figures like Dr. Mastura Md Yusof, Grace Tam, Elsie Chang, […]
BTMC collaborates with KL Fertility Centre , Amden Capital to Improve Fertility Services, Accessibility

Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC), KL Fertility Centre, and Amden Capital have partnered to enhance fertility services and patient care. This collaboration aims to improve accessibility, quality, and innovation in fertility treatments. KL Fertility Centre and BTMC will work closely […]
CRMY Initiates “Support Our Scientist” Drive to Advance Cancer Research

“Save Our Ship,” or SOS, takes on a fresh significance at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY), now symbolizing “Support Our Scientists.” Established in 2000, Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) stands as the nation’s pioneering and sole independent, non-profit cancer research organization. Solely […]