Category: MJN enews
Care standards for elderly and disabled to launch in October
The National Care Standards for Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities is expected to be launched in October this year as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s care economy framework. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy […]
MOH confirms malaria cases in Terengganu
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed 17 malaria cases were reported in Terengganu between January and May this year, but stressed that all infections were imported and the situation remains under control. The clarification follows the circulation of an […]
S’wak seeks China collaboration in medical education to tackle doctor shortage
Sarawak is looking to strengthen collaboration with China in healthcare, medical education and talent development as it seeks to address a shortage of about 2,000 doctors and build a highly skilled workforce for the future, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar […]
Malaysia’s health ministry moves to block 4 websites selling vape products online
The health ministry has submitted requests to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to block four websites for the online advertising and sale of vape products suspected of violating the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. In […]
KPJ Kluang first hospital in Southern Region to perform Farapulse heart procedure
The KPJ Kluang Specialist Hospital (KPJ Kluang) made history when it became the first hospital in the southern region to successfully perform a FARAPULSE pulsed field ablation (PFA) procedure for the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare) […]
Health ministry agrees on site for 500-bed PJ Hospital
The health ministry has agreed on a site for the construction of a 500-bed public hospital in Petaling Jaya, says Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari. Amirudin said health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad gave the green light for the site after it […]
Covid-19 situation in Malaysia remains stable, no deaths recorded
The Covid-19 situation in Malaysia remains stable and continues to show a significant downward trend compared with last year, with no deaths recorded so far this year. The Health Ministry (MoH), in a statement today, said that although neighbouring countries […]
Thyroid cancer in Malaysia: Subtle signs until they’re not
Resource persons: Dr Tan Teik Hin, Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician and Dr Wong Mei Wan, Consultant Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) Thyroid cancer, one of the most treatable cancers, remains under-discussed in Malaysia. According […]
MOH to appeal against ruling on nicotine exemption
Former health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says she has been informed that the health ministry will file an appeal against a High Court ruling that declared unlawful the government’s exemption of liquid nicotine from the poisons list. Zaliha said the […]
Malaysia tightens border screenings security to prevent hantavirus entry
Malaysia is on full alert to face the threat of hantavirus infection, although no cases involving Malaysians have been recorded thus far. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the approach is crucial as public health challenges are now global […]
