Plus, if based on the Act, one can be guilty of an offence (if they practise without an APC),” he said. Under Section 20(7) of the Medical Act, it is an offence for a fully registered medical practitioner to practise medicine, surgery or obstetrics and gynaecology without an APC. Those found guilty shall not be entitled to recover any fee, reward, disbursement or cost incurred during the time they did not have a valid APC. “Legally, I do not have the licence to practise, but I have to return to work. Doctors are required to register with the MMC to practise medicine in Malaysia, while the Medical Act also mandates them to apply for an APC, which is valid for 12 months.

Source: The Star January 03, 2026 05:36 UTC