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CodeBlue is a health news website based in KL, Malaysia. Read us at https://codeblue.galencentre.org/ to get exclusive analysis and coverage of health care issues and policies in Malaysia.
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Today's Health News Recap
My Children Keep Me Going, Says Alexsonâs Widow
Alexsonâs widow, Stephanie, says she felt like she lost half of her soul when her husband died in the Long Lellang tragedy. But her two young children give her the strength to continue. She misses ordinary routines, like Alexson asking her, âWhat to eat?â
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/my-children-keep-me-going-says-alexsons-widow/
| 2 | Today's Health News Recap
Third FDS Crash Family Slams MOHâs Absent Support
After complaints from two Miri families, a third victimâs family in the FDS chopper crash, pilot Captain Zainol Afiqâs widow, has denounced MOHâs silence and lack of support, saying Layang Layang Aerospace âpaid for everythingâ. She has two young children.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/third-fds-crash-family-slams-mohs-absent-support/ | 96 |
| 3 | Today's Health News Recap
MOH Should Have Done More, Say Two FDS Crash Families
The families of MA Alexson and nurse Jessie, who were killed in the FDS chopper crash, say MOH gave them little immediate support, as funeral costs were borne by Layang Layang Aerospace instead. They want additional compensation beyond ex-gratia payments.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/moh-should-have-done-more-say-two-fds-crash-families/ | 115 |
| 4 | Today's Health News Recap
Retirement And The Retiree: Reflections On Work, Identity, And Dignity From A Nurseâs Perspective
Retired nurses still have an enormous amount to give, if only we can build a system that respects and welcomes their presence.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/retirement-and-the-retiree-reflections-on-work-identity-and-dignity-from-a-nurses-perspective-harjit-kaur/
The Architecture Of Health: What The Worldâs Financing Models Can Teach Malaysia (Part 1)
Malaysia is attempting to sustain a comprehensive health care system without a sustainable financing mechanism.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/the-architecture-of-health-what-the-worlds-financing-models-can-teach-malaysia-part-1/
New Handheld Robotic Technology Powers Knee Surgery At Thomson Hospital
Handheld, robotic-assisted technology at Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara for minimally invasive total knee replacement supports a more comfortable path to recovery. The robotic system gives surgeons insight into each patientâs individual knee anatomy.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/new-handheld-robotic-technology-powers-knee-surgery-at-thomson-hospital/
State Government Can Address Doctor No-Shows If Sabah Gets 40% Revenue: Masidi
Sabah DCM Masidi Manjun says staff accommodation and remuneration of doctors are the federal governmentâs financial and constitutional responsibility, but says the state government can do much more if Sabah gets its constitutional 40% revenue entitlement.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/state-government-can-address-doctor-no-shows-if-sabah-gets-40-revenue-masidi/
Allocate Borneo Medical Service Package In Budget 2027
The federal Budget 2027 should fund a Borneo Medical Service Package to attract doctors to serve in Sabah and Sarawak. Both state governments should also allocate funding for state allowances or bonuses and to improve staff accommodation for doctors.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/allocate-borneo-medical-service-package-in-budget-2027-dr-james-jeremiah/
A Public Health Doctor Isnât An âOffice Doctorâ
Public Health Medicine is sometimes misunderstood as admin work. But the office is only one working base. The medicine happens across communities, clinics, hospitals, laboratories, workplaces, schools and other agencies. TB shows the difference clearly.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/a-public-health-doctor-isnt-an-office-doctor-dr-mfh/
Borneo No-Shows: Doctors Today Have Other Choices
If Sabah and Sarawak want to attract doctors, make them want to come. The state governments should top up their federal basic salaries by 30% to 40%, besides providing Cola/housing/regional allowances at RM6,000 a month. Fund three return flights yearly.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/borneo-no-shows-doctors-today-have-other-choices-physician/
MMA Sabah: Only 34% Of Medical Officers Showed Up For Hospital Postings
MMA Sabah says only 34% of medical officers from outside Sabah posted to hospitals in the state had reported for duty (47 out of 138). If this 66% no-show rate persists till Oct 7, it will exceed the deputy health ministerâs earlier 50% no-show projection.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/mma-sabah-only-34-of-medical-officers-showed-up-for-hospital-postings/ | 144 |
| 5 | Today's Health News Recap
Borneoâs Doctor No-Show âCrisisâ Indicates Retention Problem: Warisan
Doctor no-shows for permanent posts in Sabah and Sarawak, ranging from 70% to 100% in certain facilities, are a âcrisisâ that should become a turning point for Malaysiaâs health care workforce recruitment, remuneration, and retention, says a Warisan rep.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/10/borneos-doctor-no-show-crisis-indicates-retention-problem-warisan/ | 142 |
| 6 | Today's Health News Recap
Doctor No-Shows For Permanent Posts Hit Sabah, Sarawak
On Sept 28, many medical officers (MOs) didnât report for duty for permanent posts in Sabah and Sarawak. Doctors unofficially reported zero MOs showing up in at least four hospitals; other facilities in both states reportedly saw 70% to 76% no-shows.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/doctor-no-shows-for-permanent-posts-hit-sabah-sarawak/ | 140 |
| 7 | Today's Health News Recap
Concern Regarding Delayed Promotion Of Medical Officers
I expected to be eligible for promotion to UD12/UD48 on July 31, 2026, after completing three years of permanent service. But MOH informed me that my promotion canât be processed because Iâm currently on CBBP under HLP and therefore do not have an LNPT.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/concern-regarding-delayed-promotion-of-medical-officers-anonymous-medical-officer/ | 157 |
| 8 | Today's Health News Recap
Donât Quit Medicine, Senior Doctors Tell Their Juniors
Three senior doctors share how their responsibilities changed as they moved from frontline clinical work into emergency medicine leadership, health care management, and academia, urging junior doctors not to quit before at least finishing housemanship.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/dont-quit-medicine-senior-doctors-tell-their-juniors/ | 175 |
| 9 | Today's Health News Recap
Taiping Hospital Medical Officers Still Awaiting Promotions Due Last Year
Some 40 to 50 Taiping Hospital MOs due for promotion to UD48/UD12 in October 2025 have yet to be promoted, with their applications only submitted to JPA last July. Promotions are now expected only around June/July 2027, about two years after they were due.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/taiping-hospital-medical-officers-still-awaiting-promotions-due-last-year/ | 203 |
| 10 | Today's Health News Recap
Is Your Heart Racing Faster Than F1 Cars?
Understanding your cardiovascular risk is an important step towards keeping your heart in the race.
https://ova.galencentre.org/is-your-heart-racing-faster-than-f1-cars/ | 180 |
| 11 | Today's Health News Recap
Unimas Defends Internal Medicine Programme Amid Lack Of Protected Time
Unimasâ medical faculty says clinical duties are part of postgraduate training, after an internal medicine trainee complained about being denied protected time for classes and exams. The medical officer also claimed that academic leave included MC and EL.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/unimas-defends-internal-medicine-programme-amid-lack-of-protected-time/ | 172 |
| 12 | Today's Health News Recap
Specialist Training In Malaysia: A Framework For Meaningful Reform
Ultimately, specialist training exists to produce competent specialists capable of providing safe, effective, and compassionate care.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/specialist-training-in-malaysia-a-framework-for-meaningful-reform/ | 168 |
| 13 | Today's Health News Recap
Tribunal Orders Ex-Hospital Director To Pay RM10,000 For Sexual Harassment
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal (TAGS) has ordered a former Sabah hospital director to pay a doctor RM10,000 compensation for sexual harassment. A doctorsâ group says the accused perpetrator plans to file a High Court challenge against TAGSâ decision.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/tribunal-orders-ex-hospital-director-to-pay-rm10000-for-sexual-harassment/ | 191 |
| 14 | Today's Health News Recap
Specialist Training In Malaysia: Time For An Honest Diagnosis And Meaningful Reform
Every policy governing specialist training should be judged by one simple question: does it produce better specialists for the patients we serve?
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/specialist-training-in-malaysia-time-for-an-honest-diagnosis-and-meaningful-reform/ | 225 |
| 15 | Today's Health News Recap
How Sarawak Can Create A Specialised Aeromedical Service
A Sarawakian doctor, who now practises in Australia, urges Sarawak to form its own specialised aeromedical service that isnât merely transport. A Sarawak FDS can be co-funded by state corporate groups. Aeromedical medicine should be a career pathway.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/how-sarawak-can-create-a-specialised-aeromedical-service/ | 211 |
| 16 | Today's Health News Recap
Broken Ambulance Door, Dilapidated Staff Quarters, Poor Staff Meals: Post-Long Lellang Tragedy
The Long Lellang tragedy has sparked stories from health workers about other parts of the health service, like broken ambulance doors and bald tyres, very dilapidated staff quarters in Sabah, and poor staff meals like plain bread and biscuits for doctors.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/broken-ambulance-door-dilapidated-staff-quarters-poor-staff-meals-post-long-lellang-tragedy/ | 219 |
| 17 | Today's Health News Recap
Civil Servantsâ Kin Get RM20,000 Ex-Gratia Payment For Occupational Death
The governmentâs Ex-Gratia Work Disaster Scheme provides a RM20,000 lump-sum payment in the event of death, besides monthly payments for surviving kin. But the scheme excludes contract officers and Socso contributors. Two FDS victims got Socso benefits.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/civil-servants-kin-get-rm20000-ex-gratia-payment-for-occupational-death/ | 198 |
| 18 | Today's Health News Recap
Deputy Foreign Minister Moots Insurance For Flying Doctor Service Passengers
Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman wants insurance coverage for Flying Doctor Service (FDS) passengers. Before the FDS suspension was announced, Lukanisman said the service should be halted to avoid traumatising other FDS teams.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/deputy-foreign-minister-moots-insurance-for-flying-doctor-service-passengers/ | 215 |
| 19 | Today's Health News Recap
The Five Lights Extinguished In Long Lellang Tragedy
Family, friends, coworkers, and patients pay tribute to Capt Zainol, Dr Ainul, SN Debra, SN Jessie, and MA Alexson, who died in the line of duty in their 30s and 40s on a Flying Doctor Service flight in Sarawak. They were remembered as dedicated workers.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/the-five-lights-extinguished-in-long-lellang-tragedy/ | 183 |
| 20 | Today's Health News Recap
FDS Helicopter Crash Sparks Anger: Indemnity Form, RM30 Allowance
The fatal crash of a Flying Doctor Service helicopter has sparked widespread anger over the RM30 allowance for health workers, an indemnity form, and age of the aircraft. A doctor who served on FDS says he didnât get insurance or aviation safety training.
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/09/fds-helicopter-crash-sparks-anger-indemnity-form-rm30-allowance/ | 206 |
