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KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof called for stronger coordination among ministries and agencies to strengthen Malaysia’s digital healthcare development and prevent overlapping initiatives.
He said ministries such as Health, Digital and Communications must work closely with relevant departments and universities to align efforts in expanding telemedicine across the country.
“The ministries must coordinate what has been implemented and how existing systems can be improved.
“We should use what already exists, enhance it, and expand its application nationwide,” he said after officiating at the launching of TeleHealth Initiative at Prima Health Centre, UNIMAS Teaching Hospital here on Saturday.
Fadillah said the initiatives launched reflected how government–industry–academia collaboration can turn digital connectivity into practical healthcare solutions.
He commended the collaboration between CelcomDigi and HPUNIMAS, noting that it could drive Sarawak’s transition toward inclusive and technology-enabled healthcare.
As such, he said universities could contribute research and technological expertise to support the country’s digital healthcare agenda.
“We must involve all ministries, departments and also Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), including public universities and other institutions, because our expertise and human resources lie within our universities.
“They have the innovation and research that can be applied and implemented to benefit our nation.
“In Sarawak’s rural areas, most health services are handled by assistant medical officers. Through digital connectivity, they can now consult doctors or specialists remotely,” he added.
At the event, CelcomDigi, UNIMAS and Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), witnessed by Fadillah, to strengthen digital healthcare infrastructure through 5G and AI innovation.
Under the collaboration, UNIMAS will lead telemedicine research and innovation, PPUM will provide clinical expertise and validate AI-powered healthcare models, while CelcomDigi will deliver the digital backbone through connectivity and smart healthcare platforms.
“The ministries must coordinate what has been implemented and how existing systems can be improved.
“We should use what already exists, enhance it, and expand its application nationwide,” he said after officiating at the launching of TeleHealth Initiative at Prima Health Centre, UNIMAS Teaching Hospital here on Saturday.
Fadillah said the initiatives launched reflected how government–industry–academia collaboration can turn digital connectivity into practical healthcare solutions.
He commended the collaboration between CelcomDigi and HPUNIMAS, noting that it could drive Sarawak’s transition toward inclusive and technology-enabled healthcare.
As such, he said universities could contribute research and technological expertise to support the country’s digital healthcare agenda.
“We must involve all ministries, departments and also Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), including public universities and other institutions, because our expertise and human resources lie within our universities.
“They have the innovation and research that can be applied and implemented to benefit our nation.
“In Sarawak’s rural areas, most health services are handled by assistant medical officers. Through digital connectivity, they can now consult doctors or specialists remotely,” he added.
At the event, CelcomDigi, UNIMAS and Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), witnessed by Fadillah, to strengthen digital healthcare infrastructure through 5G and AI innovation.
Under the collaboration, UNIMAS will lead telemedicine research and innovation, PPUM will provide clinical expertise and validate AI-powered healthcare models, while CelcomDigi will deliver the digital backbone through connectivity and smart healthcare platforms.