Private hospitals welcome shift in nurse hiring policy
KUCHING: Private hospitals have welcomed the move by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to allow the hiring of foreign trained nurses into the country. KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital thanked the ministry for the initiative to relax requirements to hire foreign nurses for private hospitals in Malaysia. “Previously the MOH required that all the foreign nurses […]
MOH submits over 2,000 contract nurse appointments for permanent positions
SHAH ALAM: The Health Ministry (MOH) has submitted approximately 2,000 to 3,000 contract nurse applications to be absorbed into permanent positions this year. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said all the applications were submitted to the Public Service Department (JPA) for approval. However, he said, the number of applications that will be accepted for the […]
Sarawak in dire need of nurses
SIBU: Sarawak needs more nurses especially in acute care, specialised care and for placement in rural clinics said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier noted that the nurse service ratio in Sarawak is at a rate of 3.16 per 1,000 residents based on the population of Sarawak in 2020, which is 2,907,500 […]
Private nurse charged with murdering baby boy
SUNGAI SIPUT: A private nurse was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today over the death of a eight-month-old baby boy last month. T. Rebekal, 30, nodded after the charge, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, was read out to her before Magistrate Nurul Asyifa Redzuan. However, no plea was recorded […]
SGH director wants nurses recognised as professional group
KUCHING: It is hoped that the nursing field in the country would be recognised as a professional group in the future. In saying this, Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) director Dr Ngian Hie Ung said that she believed this could be achievable in the country. “Nursing is in the professional group in the various countries in […]
Nurses reminded of Florence Nightingale’s selflessness
KUCHING: Nurses have been encouraged to uphold the selfless attitude of Florence Nightingale when carrying out their duties. Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) director Dr Ngian Hie Ung said that despite Nightingale coming from a wealthy family, she had dedicated her life to the nursing profession. “Being a nurse, at times you can get tired especially […]
It’s International Nurses Day – Hats off to our nurses
Nurses act as a liaison between patients and doctors. They make significant sacrifices for the sake of public well-being and health. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the duties of a nurse are never easy. To recognise nurses’ contributions to society, the International Nurses Day (ICN) is observed annually on May 12, which falls […]
Home care services provider Homage spreads wings to more locations
KUCHING: Homage care services provider has recently announced its most significant expansion in Malaysia yet with new footprints in locations across Perak, Sabah and Sarawak. Homage also aims to grow its pool to 11,000 caregivers, nurses, and therapists nationwide by the end of 2022 and to partner with more organisations and health institutions to decentralise […]
Private hospitals to provide nurses to government hospitals
KUALA LUMPUR: Most of the private hospital groups and stand-alone hospitals have agreed to provide trained nurses, in batches, to assist the government in managing Covid-19 patients in selected public hospitals in the Klang Valley. Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said the move was based on the current Covid-19 situation […]
International Nurses’ Day 2021
May 12 is celebrated annually as International Nurses’ Day, as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Joyce The found her calling as a nurse, and shares her journey and experiencecaring for people physically, mentally and emotionally. Caring for physical and mental wellbeing The five-letter word ‘nurse’ is defined […]
