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MCA Youth warns against misusing 'Dr' title, urges MMC to uphold standards
Published:  Dec 25, 2025 12:30 PM
Updated: 4:38 AM
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MCA Youth has raised concerns over the Malaysian Medical Council’s (MMC) statement that medical graduates may use the title “Doctor (Dr)” as an academic designation even if they are not qualified to practise medicine.

Its secretary-general, Saw Yee Fung, said such a position risks confusing the public and undermining the credibility of the medical profession.


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