Introduction The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) marks a decisive shift in Malaysia’s public health policy. It represents a progression from the previous regulatory framework, where smoking control was largely governed under the Food Act 1983 through the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004. That earlier approach focused primarily…
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Rebuilding Confidence in Malaysia’s Medical Workforce
A recent report by Sinar Harian highlighted that only about 10 per cent of available positions for medical graduates in the Ministry of Health Malaysia were filled. The report raised concerns about the low uptake of public sector positions despite ongoing healthcare needs. This development has triggered renewed discussion about employment pathways, workforce distribution and…