Category: MJN enews
Type 2 diabetes detected in children as young as 14, says Dzulkefly
Type 2 diabetes, commonly associated with adults, is now being detected in children as young as 14, health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, Dzulkefly said the trend was worrying and reflected a rise in non-communicable […]
The changing face of heart disease
Resource person: Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali, consultant cardiologist, Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysians are experiencing heart attacks approximately ten years earlier than those in developed countries. [[1]] Yet many younger adults still view heart disease as something […]
Melaka raises cancer screening fund to RM850,000
The Melaka state government has increased its allocation for free cancer screenings to RM850,000 this year under the MBio Sihat Programme, up from RM700,000 annually in 2024 and 2025. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee […]
Early awareness first line of defence against cervical cancer in young women, says Dr Wan Azizah
Health education and early awareness of cervical cancer are the primary line of defence in protecting young women from the disease, said Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. The Prime Minister’s wife therefore […]
Malaysia registers 26 rare disease medicines since 2020
A total of 26 medicines for rare diseases had been registered in Malaysia as of April this year, from none before 2020, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the milestone reflects the […]
JKNS: Lab tests confirm no leptospirosis in viral Selangor case
Laboratory tests have confirmed that a patient admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Selangor on July 7 with suspected leptospirosis did not contract the disease, the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS) said today. In a […]
Govt exceeds 2026 target for permanent medical officer appointments
The health ministry has exceeded its target for permanent medical officer appointments this year, with 4,691 permanent appointment offers made so far against its target of 4,500. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the figure included candidates from previous appointment exercises […]
Health ministry explores helicopter dental service for Sarawak’s remote communities
The health ministry is exploring the use of helicopters to provide dental services to remote communities in Sarawak’s interior. Deputy health minister Hanifah Hajar Taib said the proposal would see dental teams deployed under the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) to […]
Health experts call for co-screening strategy as chronic diseases rise
The National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) is urging the country to adopt a national co-screening strategy, warning that many Malaysians could be living with interconnected risks affecting their heart, kidneys and metabolism without realising it. These conditions – collectively known […]
A squint could be your eyes’ warning sign
It often starts with something easy to dismiss. A toddler tilts her head while watching television. A student struggles to read the whiteboard and begins squinting in class. A parent avoids driving at night because oncoming headlights seem unusually bright. […]
