Category: MJN enews
Melaka needs new hospital urgently – Rauf
The Melaka government will ask Putrajaya to build a new hospital in the state, chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said today. Rauf said an additional health facility was urgently needed to serve Melaka’s growing population and rising number of emergency […]
Increasing cancer burden stresses need for stronger oncology, says Dzulkefly
Cancer remains the third leading cause of death in Malaysia, with about 40,000 new cases recorded annually, underscoring mounting pressure on the country’s healthcare system and workforce capacity. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the nation must confront the reality […]
About 85.3% of Malaysian seniors not ageing healthily
About 85.3% of Malaysia’s senior citizens are not ageing healthily, according to findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025. The NHMS, conducted nationwide by the Institute for Public Health (IKU) under the Health Ministry, provides key data […]
China deal helps Malaysia avoid medical device shortages
The supply of medical devices in Malaysia remains stable and under control despite the global energy crisis affecting the availability of certain high-risk imported products. The Ministry of Health (MOH), in a statement today, said it is closely monitoring the […]
Kidney disease treatment costs surge to RM3.3 billion annually – Dzulkefly
The cost of treating end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Malaysia has surged sharply from RM572 million in 2020 to RM3.3 billion annually at present, following a steady rise in cases each year. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad […]
Malaysia’s medicine supply stable until June despite rising costs, says Dzulkefly
The country’s medicine supply remains stable and sufficient at least until the end of June, thanks to combined government and industry stockpiles. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the government is preparing in case the West Asia conflict persists, […]
Gov’t to create national buffer stock for medicines and devices
The government will establish a national strategic buffer stock to ensure the supply of medicines and medical devices remains secure following the global energy crisis caused by the conflict in West Asia. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said this […]
No contract extension for pharmacists who have reached maximum tenure
The health ministry has clarified that there will be no contract extensions for pharmacists whose services are reported to be ending as they have reached the maximum contract tenure of five years. The ministry said it has taken note of […]
Drug abuse contributes to mental disorders
Drug abuse is a contributing factor to mental health disorders in the state, according to a psychiatrist at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital, Nik Lili Ariantie Ahmad. She said that based on hospital data last year, a total of 543 patients who […]
People take safety measure during heat wave
People in the state are taking precautions in carrying out daily activities following high temperatures during the day due to the Level 1 and 2 heat waves that hit several districts. Temperature readings reaching between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius […]
