Frequently Asked Questions

How to get a specialist treatment?

First, one need to be physically examined by any of the medical officer (MO) at any of the health clinics or hospitals (government or private), prior being referred to any specialists, for further treatment.

How much will be an admittance charges or deposits (RM) needed for any Malaysians and foreigners to admit at any of the government’s hospital ?

For these two categories of patients, the authorithy do practiced two different regime quantum of deposit (RM) required. In short, it will commensurate entirely on what type of disciplines or services rendered. For all Malaysians, a sum of RM 30.00 is needed for medical or surgical case and a sum of RM15.00, is needed for gynaecology case. Whereas, for all foreigners, a sum of RM1100.00 is needed for medical or surgical case and a sum of RM800.00, will be imposed for gynaecology case.

Who might be eligible for hospital’s bill exemption or discount?

In this country, exemption of any charges of the hospital’s bill (at all governments hospitals & clinics), is granted for all types of infectious diseases or illness. For those who are earning below RM300.00/month, or holder of Social Welfare or National Islamic Council (MAIK) card, disable person, students and government servants, a special discount or waive of charges, could also be considered.

Are patients charged when admitted with any of the infectious or communicable diseases ?

No! Patients will not be charged any fee when admitted with any infectious or communicable diseases.

What are the documents required to qualify for exemption of charges or waived charges when seeking for treatment/s or warded at any government’s hospital ?

Any of these documents, i.e ; Social Welfare Card, Government Pension Card, Letter from School or an Endorsement Letter (Guarantee Letter – from government body).

What does it mean by an emergency case that requires a treatment at Emergency Department ?

All emergency cases including accidents that happened at road, workplace or home. Beside that asthmatic patients, heart attack cases, fainted, snake bites, burns, epilepsy, bleeding genitilia, food poisoning and acute or severe stomach pains, are also categorised as emergency cases.

Will any next-of-kin (to the aptient) allowed to be with them in the ward ?

Yes, they are allowed ! However, it is restricted to the closest next of kin, e.g ; mother / father or guardian, if the patient is a minor. For adult patient, permission is merely given to those in serious condition (patient in ICU or CCU ward), only with the same gender.

Will hospital be held liable for any untowards incidents befall to patient’s or next- of-kin’s property, such as car theft or et cetera ?

No ! The hospital’s authority will not be liable for any losses of patient’s or next- of-kin’s property. Hence, they are strongly advised not to bring along with them any valuables whilst in the hospital’s premise (accompanying the patient).

What are the qualifications required for admission to nurses training college ?

Lower Secondary Certificate of Education (PMR) or eqiuvalent for a certificate in nursing while for Diploma Nursing course, an applicant is required to possessed :-

Five (5) credits in SPM, in these subjects - Science, Mathematic, Malay & English subject ;
Physically and mentally sound ; and
Positive attitude

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How to determine that cosmetics product are safe for consumption?

All cosmetic products must be notified with the National Pharmaceuticals Control Bureau before its’ being imported/manufactured and marketed in Malaysia. For more information on safety status of the products and notifying under National Pharmaceuticals Control Bureau, one could surf http://www.bpfk.gov.my.

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What are the guidelines for management of medical equipment maintenance Planned Preventive Maintenance used in hospitals and private clinics ?

All hospitals and clinics do refer to “MS 2058 : Code of Practice for Good Engineering Maintenance Management of Active Medical Devices’, as their guidelines of management of maintenance for the medical equipment. This standard could be obtained from SIRIM Bhd.

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Should all food products registered with the ministry?

No, NOT all food products should be registered with the Ministry. However, all food products must adhere to the Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985.

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What are the procedures to obtain an approval in marketing herbal medicine?

Any herbal product marketed in Malaysia, must first registered with the Drug Control Authority. Registration of product is subjected to adherence of Drug & Cosmetic Regulations 1984, Drug Registration Guidance Document (DRGD Appendix 12) and other relevant requirement, based on category of product being categorised. Application of registration can be done online - National Pharmaceuticals Control Bureau (BPFK), QUEST 3.

Herbal products can be categorised as traditional and health suplement products. Beside, relevant forms also available at the website (form section – BPFK-003). Classification of product is done with no cost. The Authority of Drug Control only register any hebal product that is deemed effective, safe and of high quality. Applications for registration will be denied or rejected, should the infomation/s given is/are incorrect or not to the satisfactory of the authority.

More information could be obtained by surfing a BPFK’s website : http://www.bpfk.gov.my.

In the 2012 Budget Speech, YAB Prime Minister has announced the liberalisation of 17 services subsectors which include healthcare sector. What are the healthcare subsectors that have been liberalized under the package and when is the effective date?

Please refer to the table below for healthcare subsectors that are to be liberalised in phases in 2012.

Subsector	Current Offer and Conditions	Autonomous Liberalisation	Effective Date
Private Hospital Services (Mode 3)	Foreign equity 70% (2010) AFAS 8th package; 40 % under GATS (Only through a locally incorporated JV with Malaysian individuals or corporations).	No restrictions on equity.	1 Jan. 2012
	Minimum of 100 beds.	Restriction on number of beds removed.	1 Jan. 2012
	Only 2 foreign specialists per organization.	Restriction on number of specialists removed.	1 Jan. 2012
	Establishment of feeder clinics not allowed.	Maintain.	-
Specialised Medical Services (Mode 3)	Establishment of “stand alone” specialist clinics not allowed.	Allow 100% foreign ownership of “stand alone” specialist clinics.	1 June 2012
Specialised Dental Services (Mode 3)	Establishment of “stand alone” specialist clinics not allowed.	Allow 100% foreign ownership of “stand alone” specialist clinics.	1 June 2012
Specialised Medical Services (Mode 4)	Restrictions to 14 sub-specialties (forensic medicine, nuclear medicine, geriatrics, micro vascular surgery, neurosurgery, clinical immunology and oncology, traumatology, anaesthesiology, intensive care specialist, child psychiatry, physical science).	Allow the entry of foreign medical specialists with recognized qualifications (by Malaysian Medical Council) for all specialties.	1 June 2012
Specialised Medical Services (Mode 4)	Practice only in private hospitals of at least 50 beds.	Restriction on number of beds removed.	1 June 2012
Specialised Dental Services (Mode 4)	Foreign dental specialists are at present allowed to practice for teaching purposes at both public & private universities.	Allow the entry of foreign dental specialists with recognized qualifications (by Malaysian Dental Council) for all specialties.	1 June 2012

Contact Persons:

Medical Services
Dr. Zabedah bt. Baharudin
Cawangan Penggubalan Akta
Bahagian Amalan Perubatan
Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Aras 3, Blok E1, Kompleks E, Presint 1
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62590 PUTRAJAYA

Tel.        : 03-88831288
Fax        : 03-88831328
Email    : jdrzabedah@moh.gov.my

Dental Services
Dr. Rusni bt. Mohd. Yusof
Cawangan Akreditasi & Globalisasi Kesihatan Pergigian
Bahagian Kesihatan Pergigian
Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Aras 5, Blok E10, Kompleks E, Presint 1
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62590 PUTRAJAYA

Tel.        : 03-88834205
Fax        : 03-88886133
Email    : drrusni@moh.gov.my

Are all schemes of service in Ministry of Health (MOH) involved with the Civil Service Examination?

All schemes of service which have stipulated that the Civil Service Examinations as one of the conditions for confirmation in service, staff have to undertake the said examination either organized by the Public Services Department (PSD), the Ministry of Health, Malaysia or with any other Ministry which allows for candidates to take it with that particular Ministry. At this juncture, the Competency Development Division (CDD) of the Ministry of Health, Malaysia undertakes the Departmental Examination for Functional Subjects for 15 schemes of service under the Ministry of Health whilst for the Generic Subject, candidates have to sit for the examination with the Competency Management Branch, Service Division, PSD. All staff may refer to the terms and conditions of service in their Offer Letter. Further information on the dates of the Civil Service Examinations, please refer to Competency Development Division’s portal : http:// kompetensi.moh.gov.my

How many Civil Service Examination papers have to be undertaken by candidates from the Ministry of Health, Malaysia (MOH)?

The list of Departmental Examinations as well as examination papers which have to be undertaken by the candidates can be obtained and viewed through the MOH,Competency Development Division’s portal : http:// kompetensi.moh.gov.my

At present, what are the current competency assessment methods being utilised for civil servants?

The Potential and Competency Development Intergrated Programme is a new assessment method has been suggested to replace the Competency Level Assessment (CLA). However, the implementation of the Potential and Competency Development Intergrated Programme has been put on hold in view of the cancellation of the New Civil Service Remuneration Scheme. Public Service Department (PSD) is currently reviewing the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM) whereby PROSPEK is one of the items in focus.

Do staff have to submit their yearly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit points to the Competency Development Division (CDD),MOH?

At present staffs are not required to submit their CPD credit points to Competency Development Division, MOH, due to the cancellation of PTK on 1st. January 2011. However, according to the Letter from the Office of the Deputy Director General of Health (Medical) ref. KKM/87/P2-1/10 Jld.5(81) dated 9 January 2012, stated that all State Medical Departments/Divisions/Institutions have to submit the yearly achievement of credit points report of all staff to the to the CPD Secretariat at the State Medical Departments/Divisions/Institutions level, for records and monitoring purposes.

Can the Competency Level Assessment (CLA) results still be used for service purposes?

The Competency Level Assessment (CLA) results can be considered as one of the criteria in job promotion, if required by the Human Resource Division, MOH. However, these results does not determine the salary increment for the year 2011 onwards when PTK was cancelled.

05-04-2012

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