Category: MJN enews
Health ministry targeting vape ban this year
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is aiming to implement a vape ban, beginning with open pod systems, this year, said Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the ministry would not compromise in enforcing the Control of Smoking […]
MMC allows doctors can keep practising despite APC delays
The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has permitted doctors to continue practising while their 2026 Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) applications are processed. This follows a high volume of applications received at the end of last year, which has caused delays in […]
MOH denies claims that health clinics no longer accept walk-in patients
The Ministry of Health has refuted viral social media claims that health clinics are no longer accepting walk-in patients. In a statement on its official Facebook page, the ministry confirmed that clinics continue to accommodate walk-in patients. This is particularly […]
300 contract pharmacists offered permanent posts
About 300 government contract pharmacists who were previously left without permanent appointments have now received offer letters, resolving part of a staffing issue affecting 730 officers. Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported that the pharmacists were among those who were not […]
Govt to continue Hepatitis B birth dose vaccine
The Health Ministry has reaffirmed that Malaysia will continue administering the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose, despite a recent policy shift in the United States moving away from universal newborn vaccination. It said it has noted developments in the United […]
Slashed allowances risk worsening doctor shortage in Malaysia
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern that the revised Regional Incentive Allowance (BIW) under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) may further exacerbate existing medical workforce shortages in Sabah and Sarawak. MMA president Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo said […]
Palm oil: A Malaysian ingredient poised to support gut
By Dr Malar Santhi Santherasegapan MD CSMU (Ukr), MBA in Healthcare Management – HONS (UTM), PDAM (IIWAM), IES (London) In recent years, gut health has emerged as a central focus of wellness, with probiotics, fiber-rich foods and fermented products becoming […]
Dengue deaths in Malaysia fall by 61%, says health minister
Deaths from dengue in Malaysia have fallen by 61.3% to 43 cases this year, compared to 111 recorded last year. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said dengue cases nationwide also declined by 56.5% to 51,046 as of December […]
Health Ministry to reopen permanent pharmacist intake next year
The Ministry of Health will open a new round of applications for permanent pharmacist positions next year. This will grant contract officers another opportunity once additional vacancies receive official approval. The ministry issued a statement today following the completion of […]
Govt to spend RM407mil a year on doctors on-call allowances
The government will spend about RM407 million a year to cover on-call allowances for medical and dental officers under the public healthcare system. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was an annual increase of RM120 million from the RM287 million […]
