Category: MJN enews
State govts urged to offer a RM10,000 incentive to attract doctors
Health unions propose that state governments offer RM10,000 as an incentive package to encourage more doctors from Peninsular Malaysia and other states to take up postings in Sabah and Sarawak amid ongoing shortages of medical personnel. Council of Unions’ Presidents […]
Health Ministry plans to expedite nurse hiring, enhance staff retention
The Health Ministry will accelerate nurse recruitment and strengthen retention measures amid concerns over vacancies and nurses leaving Malaysia to work overseas. “Our priority is to ensure that the public nursing service remains competitive, that nurses’ welfare is protected, and […]
More than 80% of young Malaysians with diabetes and hypertension are unaware of the condition
Over 80% of young Malaysians aged 18 to 29 who have diabetes or high blood pressure are unaware of their condition, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad warned Parliament. Citing the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, Dr […]
Ischaemic heart disease remains Malaysia’s leading cause of death
Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) remains the leading cause of death in Malaysia, with diabetes and hypertension among the key risk factors contributing to the condition. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said 17,421 Malaysians died from IHD in 2024, […]
Proactive measures needed to help bullied students cope, say Dzulkefly
Self-harm among school students linked to bullying requires stronger intervention, with the Health and Education Ministries stepping up collaboration to address the issue, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the collaboration includes enhanced counselling, early detection […]
Free medicine delivery to benefit 80,000 patients monthly from Oct 1
Some 80,000 patients nationwide are expected to benefit each month from free delivery of follow-up medicines under the Ubat Melalui Pos (UMP) initiative from Oct 1. The government will fully cover the estimated RM5 million annual delivery cost for eligible […]
Is your heart racing faster than F1 cars?
As Formula 1 returns to Sepang this October, the excitement of speed and high performance will once again take centre stage. While a racing heart can be part of the thrill, our hearts can also beat faster when we are […]
MOH reports a drop in haze-related illnesses
The number of haze-related illness cases showed a downward trend in Epidemiological Week (EW) 37/2026, with asthma cases registering the largest decline of 35.36 per cent compared with the previous week, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). In a […]
55,000 civil servants are exposed to serious mental health risks
More than 55,000 civil servants screened under a digital health profiling system have been identified as being high-risk for mental health issues, including suicidal tendencies. Public services department (JPA) deputy director-general (development) Bakhari Ismail said the screening under the civil […]
Type 2 Diabetes is becoming a concern among Malaysian children
Type 2 diabetes has been detected among Malaysians at an increasingly young age, with the disease detected in children as young as 14, according to the Health Ministry. Senior paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS warned that children who develop […]
