Tag: health
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 […]
Sick again? Reasons why young children get sick more often
Resource: Dr Ch’ng Tong Wei, Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, Sunway Medical Centre, Malaysia Vulnerability to illness It may start with a cough, a rash, or a low-grade fever. Before you know it, your child is home sick […]
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. […]
Asia sees spike in respiratory, flu-like illnesses as cold season persists
Not quite the festive news for Asia, where countries are reporting rising cases of super flu. Health authorities have noted an increase in respiratory and seasonal flu cases across the region and are urging the public—especially vulnerable groups such as […]
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 […]
Genetic study explains overlap among common psychiatric conditions
Large-scale genetic analysis across disorders An international study has identified extensive genetic overlap across 14 psychiatric disorders, helping explain why multiple diagnoses are common over a person’s lifetime. The research, published on December 10 in Nature, analyzed genetic data from […]
New flu variant detected in the Philippines; no immediate threat – DOH
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) said a flu variant informally referred to as super flu is not a cause for alarm, while surveillance continues. According to Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, the variant has been detected in the Philippines but […]
MIT’s single-pull structures enable rapid field hospital deployment
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (MIT) have developed a method for designing three-dimensional (3D) structures that transform from a flat layout into a curved, fully formed shape with a single pull of a string. The model is suitable […]
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 […]
