Malaysian Medical Association

19/11/2025

📢 𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐌𝐌𝐂’𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐂𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) strongly supports the Malaysian Medical Council’s (MMC) decision to prohibit the issuance of medical certificates (MCs) through teleconsultations — an important step to uphold patient safety and professional accountability.

“We are seeing a worrying trend where clinical decisions are being influenced by non-medical administrators, insurers and digital platforms. Doctors must not be reduced to processors of scripted care,” said Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).

He reminded all practitioners that the duty of care is personal and legally enforceable, regardless of employer or platform pressures. MMA also urged doctors to maintain independent judgment, proper documentation and to speak up when asked to act against professional ethics.

“Healthcare innovation is welcome, but it must never come at the cost of safety, accountability, or professional integrity. The foundation of our profession must always remain uncompromised.”
– 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐮 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐨, 𝘔𝘔𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵

Read more 👇
🔗 https://thesun.my/news/malaysia-news/people-issues/mma-backs-mmc-ban-on-medical-certificates-via-teleconsults/

Related News:
🔹 https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/1317904/doctors-must-not-be-reduced-scripted-care-mma-backs-teleconsultation

🔹 https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/757201/berita/semasa/mma-sokong-larangan-mc-melalui-telekonsultasi

Malaysian Medical Association supports ban on sick certs after teleconsults, warns against platforms

18/11/2025

The Koperasi Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia (KOOPMMA) is organizing this workshop consisting of lectures and practical sessions for simple orthopedic procedures which can be carried out in GP set up. This workshop will be conducted by experienced orthopedic surgeons specialized in Hand Surgery, Ankle and Foot Surgery and Knee surgery.

This Workshop will consist of 3 modules (previously was conducted as 5 modules; this has been consolidated into 3 modules with longer hours per session) and each module will concentrate on few topics. Hands on practical session will be conducted by facilitators on mannequins.

Here are the reasons why you should participate in the workshop:

⮚ This workshop is organized by KOOPMMA for GPs to enhance knowledge, proper examination of common conditions and hands on skill
⮚ It will be covered under 3 modules – each module will be conducted for three hours on monthly basis/as scheduled
⮚ Certification of workshop will be given with CPD points for each module
⮚ Limited to Maximum 25 participants only
*We have successfully conducted 4 workshops per year (two in KL and two in Penang since 2023 and many GPs has been trained competently to do the office Orthopaedic procedures

We will be delighted to welcome you to take this opportunity to register for the Office Orthopedics for GPs as the seats are limited to 25 participants only!! Its great opportunity to enhance your skills – don’t miss this chance.

Click Here For Itinerary & Registration :-

Office Orthopaedic Workshop_KL -https://mma.org.my/web/wp-content/uploads/Office-Orthopaedic-Workshop_KL_.pdf

Office Orthopaedic Workshop_North -https://mma.org.my/web/wp-content/uploads/Office-Orthopaedic-Workshop_North_.pdf

17/11/2025

📢 𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜

Malaysia is facing a national diabetes crisis, with one in five adults now living with the disease — the highest prevalence in Southeast Asia.

“This is deeply worrying. Diabetes is no longer just a health issue — it is a national crisis. We need bold, coordinated action involving the government, industry, educators and the public,” said Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), in conjunction with World Diabetes Day.

He stressed the urgent need for early prevention, annual health screenings, stronger public health education, and healthier food environments, including a gradual reduction of added sugars in manufactured foods and beverages.

“Prevention is far more cost-effective than treatment. Health is everyone’s responsibility. Only through a united, whole-of-society effort can we reverse this alarming trend and protect future generations.” — 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐮 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐨, 𝘔𝘔𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵

Read more 👇
🔗 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/11/mma-drastic-action-needed-as-one-in-five-malaysians-now-diabetic/

Related News:
🔹 https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/1314906/1-5-malaysians-have-diabetes-mma-calls-intervention

🔹https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/11/14/mma-proposes-20-30-cut-in-added-sugar-to-curb-diabetes-crisis

🔹 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/14/mma-seeks-tougher-sugar-control-measures-as-diabetes-cases-rise

🔹 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/11/16/review-sugar-subsidies-to-tackle-diabetes-crisis-govt-urged

The MMA remains committed to supporting policies and partnerships that focus on early prevention, accessible screening, and public education so that future generations are not burdened by a preventable disease.

14/11/2025

🍬 𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬
𝐌𝐌𝐀 is calling for drastic measures, including a 𝟑𝟎% 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 in manufactured food and drinks over the next five years, and an expanded sugar tax. This urgent action is prompted by Malaysia's alarming ranking as the 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 in Southeast Asia for 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (one in five adults).

"This is deeply worrying. Diabetes is no longer just a health issue; it is a national crisis. Prevention and lifestyle change must be prioritized, as prevention is far more cost-effective than costly, lifelong treatment." — 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐮 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐨, 𝘔𝘔𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵

Diabetes is a national crisis. MMA urges the government and industry to implement stricter sugar control measures, including mandatory reduction targets and an expanded sugar tax, to protect public health.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/14/mma-seeks-tougher-sugar-control-measures-as-diabetes-cases-rise

== Related News ==
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/1314906/1-5-malaysians-have-diabetes-mma-calls-intervention

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/11/14/mma-proposes-20-30-cut-in-added-sugar-to-curb-diabetes-crisis

https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/11/mma-drastic-action-needed-as-one-in-five-malaysians-now-diabetic

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is calling for a 30% reduction in added sugar content across manufactured food and beverages within the next five years and for the sugar tax to be expanded.

07/11/2025

Dear Members,

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Perak Branch invites you to join our upcoming webinar titled:
“A Paradigm Shift in the Management of Eye Conditions in the Primary Care Setting”

Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Time: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM
Platform: Zoom Webinar
CPD Points: 4

Speakers:
• Prof. Dr Mae-Lyn Catherine Bastion
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretina Surgeon, HCTM, UKM Kuala Lumpur
• Dr Choong Yee Fong
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Paediatric Ophthalmologist, ISEC Kuala Lumpur
• Ms Rebecca Lee
Clinical Paediatric Optometrist, IC Optometrist, Kuala Lumpur

Please register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_96sq4lb5Q9K6PP08sw07kg

We look forward to your participation in this informative and interactive session.

For further information, please contact the MMA Perak Secretariat, Ms Malar at 018-8744902.

Thank you.

Dr Vasu Pillai Letchumanan
Honorary General Secretary
Malaysian Medical Association
secretary@mma.org.my
7 November 2025

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03/11/2025

Dear Members,

[WEBINAR] Risk Management Series 8:
“Harmonising Medical Standards in Today’s Legal Terrain”
🗓️Date: 15 November 2025 (Saturday)
🕞Time: 1:25 PM – 4:30 PM
🎖️CPD Points: 4 points will be awarded

Dear MMA Members,
Join us as we welcome a panel of legally and medically trained experts who will share insights on the latest medico-legal trends.

📋 Topics include:
• The Anatomy of a Claim: Dissecting High Court Awards in Medical Negligence Claims
• Comparative Study of Awards Across Commonwealth Countries
• The Legal Tug-of-War: Contribution and Indemnity
• Advising with Care, Recording with Precision

To register:
Please complete the online form via the link below.
https://mmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GEdq__trQTWfTR4V3JKXHg #/registration

If you experience any issues with registration, kindly email Medefend.my@marsh.com or call +603 2723 3226.

Thank you.

Dr Vasu Pillai Letchumanan
Honorary General Secretary
Malaysian Medical Association
secretary@mma.org.my
3 November 2025

01/11/2025

01/11/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.
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31/10/2025

🚨 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 warns that policies alone are insufficient to solve the deeply-rooted problem of 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬. He emphasizes that ineffective enforcement allows the toxic culture within the medical hierarchy to persist, negatively impacting healthcare workers and patient care.

"Where we fail most of the time is enforcement. We have beautiful SOPs on paper, but action and follow-through are what truly matter when a valid complaint of bullying is made." — 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐮 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐨, 𝘔𝘔𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵

Workplace bullying is a 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 in public healthcare. MMA stresses that effective and transparent enforcement is necessary to make the zero-bullying policy truly effective in hospitals.

https://www.scoop.my/podaboom/272916/policies-alone-cant-stop-bullying-in-public-hospitals-dr-thirunavukarasu

Malaysian Medical Association president urges stronger enforcement and cultural change as healthcare workers continue to face intimidation and silence within hospital hierarchies

29/10/2025

Dear Members,

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Perak Branch, in collaboration with KOOPMMA, is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Office Ophthalmology Workshop. This practical, hands-on workshop aims to equip healthcare professionals with essential ophthalmology examination skills that can be applied in daily clinical practice

Date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
Time: 8.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
Venue: Travelodge Hotel, Ipoh
CPD Points: 4

Workshop Highlights:
Smartphone Assisted
1-Minute Office Ophthalmology Procedures
Fundoscopy Made Easy
Ophthalmology Emergencies & Referrals
Eye Drops Administration
Speakers/Facilitators:
Dr Kogilavaani A/P J Raman – Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh
Dr Abirami Shavani – Sunway Medical Centre, Ipoh
Dr Ch’ng Tun Wang – Pantai Hospital Ipoh
Dr Tan Ee Ling – Hospital Fatimah, Ipoh
Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your clinical skills and gain valuable insights from our experienced ophthalmologists.

👉 Register now via the MMA Mobile App.

For further information, please contact the MMA Perak Secretariat, Ms Malar at 018-8744902.

Thank you.

Dr Vasu Pillai Letchumanan
Honorary General Secretary
Malaysian Medical Association
secretary@mma.org.my
29 October 2025

28/10/2025

✅ 𝐌𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞
𝐌𝐌𝐀 commends the Ministry of Health (MOH) for issuing a clear directive: 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬. This clarity is crucial for upholding patient safety and professional standards in healthcare across the nation.

"MOH’s clarification is vital. Vaccination is a clinical procedure that must be performed by registered medical professionals to safeguard patient safety and maintain clinical governance." — 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐮 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐨, 𝘔𝘔𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵

MMA fully supports MOH's leadership in protecting clinical boundaries and patient safety in vaccination services. 💉

https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/10/moh-showed-leadership-in-clarifying-professional-scope-of-vaccination-services-mma

MMA encourages public and private health care providers to collaborate responsibly within their professional scopes to strengthen Malaysia’s immunisation coverage.