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Gov’t targets 30,000 couples for fertility treatment aid

October 23, 2025
Gov't targets 30,000 couples for fertility treatment aid

The government is targeting 30,000 couples nationwide to benefit from subsidised fertility treatment assistance, aimed at increasing the birth rate which is currently at its lowest level. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said […]

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Severe influenza drug shortage hits Klang Valley pharmacies

October 22, 2025

Several pharmacies across the Klang Valley have run out of antiviral drugs following a surge in influenza cases nationwide, particularly among children. A pharmacist said oseltamivir syrup, which is commonly prescribed for children, and the tablet form for adults have […]

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Singapore’s HMI Medical to build a new 300-bed hospital in Sarawak

October 22, 2025
Singapore's HMI Medical to build a new 300-bed hospital in Sarawak

HMI Medical has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Ibraco Berhad, a Sarawak-based property developer listed on Bursa Malaysia, for the acquisition of land to build its third hospital in Malaysia. The new facility, to be named Regency Hospital Kuching, […]

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Breast cancer cases rising in Pahang, patients as young as 20s recorded

October 20, 2025
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The number of breast cancer cases in Pahang has been increasing every year, with patients as young as those in their 20s being recorded, said state Social Welfare, Women and Family Development Committee chairman Datuk Sabariah Saidan. She said greater public […]

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Influenza: MOH prepared for possible increase in cases

October 16, 2025

All Health Ministry (MOH) facilities and personnel are fully prepared to handle any unexpected spike in influenza cases, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said Emergency and Trauma Departments at MOH hospitals have set up separate pathways for infectious and non-infectious […]

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6,000 students infected with influenza nationwide

October 15, 2025

Malaysia’s Ministry of Education (KPM) has reported that around 6,000 students nationwide have contracted influenza, prompting the temporary closure of several schools as advised by local health authorities. Education director-general Dr. Mohd Azam Ahmad said KPM is in close contact […]

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40% hike in on-call allowance for public health workers

October 13, 2025
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The on-call allowance for healthcare workers has been raised by about 40%, with this initiative being implemented retrospectively effective Oct 1. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said some RM120 million would be spent on this annually, adding that this was the […]

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ABIM fully supports Health Ministry proposal for complete vape ban

October 8, 2025
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The Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement has expressed full support for the Health Ministry’s proposal to present a memorandum seeking a complete ban on electronic cigarettes or vape products. ABIM secretary-general Muhamad Aliemran Norasid described the move as a firm and […]

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Anaesthesiologists prompted against interference in patient care

October 6, 2025
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The Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists, and the College of Anaesthesiologists, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, have voiced concern over a recent circular by a third-party administrator recommending that surgeons prioritise local anaesthesia over general anaesthesia for surgical procedures. They described […]

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Early health screenings vital to prevent chronic illness- Dzulkefly

September 29, 2025

The Health Ministry (MOH) is urging the public to prioritise early health screening to help prevent chronic illnesses. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said early detection not only helps prevent diseases from progressing but also spares individuals from the […]

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