Category: MJN enews
Student vaping rises despite vape control act
The full enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 from Oct 1 was meant to curb smoking-related activities in Malaysia – including vaping – moving the country closer to a smoke-free “endgame generation”. But despite […]
Health Minister backs Sarawak’s proposal to restructure MTPMA63 for more effective MA63 delivery
Sarawak’s proposal to restructure the Technical Committee under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) should be considered, as it is an improvement towards more effective management and implementation of MA63, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. […]
Build immunity in stages for children who often fall sick
Young children often experience coughs, rashes or mild fevers that disrupt their daily routines and schooling, causing parents to be overwhelmed with worry and work-related issues because they have to take care of their children who are not well. Pediatrician […]
Pahang doctor loses RM880,000 in fake share investment scam
A doctor has lost more than RM880,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent share investment scheme advertised on Facebook. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 44-year-old man was initially contacted via WhatsApp and added to a group […]
Dr Sim: Half of Sarawakians overweight
Sarawak no longer has a problem with undernutrition, with about half of its population overweight, says the state’s public health, housing and local government minister, Dr Sim Kui Hian. Sim, who is also a deputy premier, said the state is […]
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 […]
