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Nurse receives Health Ministry recognition after viral act of compassion

January 29, 2026

A heartwarming act by a nurse feeding an elderly Indian patient, which recently went viral on social media, shows that compassion and humanity transcend differences in religion and belief. The commendable actions of nurse Nur Deena Nadzhiefa caught the attention […]

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Health ministry targeting vape ban this year

January 9, 2026
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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 […]

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Covid-19 XFG variant detected in Malaysia, says Health Minister

September 22, 2025
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A new variant has been detected among Covid-19 cases reported in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the XFG variant accounted for 8.2% of the 43,087 cumulative cases reported in the 35th epidemiology week (ME […]

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Health ministry drafting Cabinet memo on vape ban – Dzulkefly

September 15, 2025
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The health ministry is in the process of drafting a Cabinet memorandum on the proposed ban of electronic cigarettes or vapes to ensure its implementation is planned thoroughly and comprehensively. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the memorandum, which will set […]

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Over 3,000 Malaysian nurses migrated abroad in 2024

September 2, 2025
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Over 3,000 local nurses have migrated abroad to work overseas in 2024, says the Health Ministry. It stated that records from the Nursing Board showed 3,021 Malaysian nurses migrated last year, with the majority of these exits coming from private […]

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Health ministry considering a total vape ban

July 28, 2025

The health ministry is considering a total ban on the sale and use of vape and electronic cigarettes, but says the move will require careful planning and coordination with key agencies. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Dzukelfy Ahmad said […]

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Health ministry probing claim of 6-hour wait at HKL’s clinic

June 25, 2025
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The health ministry is looking into a netizen’s claim that she had to wait for six hours to receive treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) yesterday. “We are investigating this,” said an aide to health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad in the […]

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Malaysia reports first Covid death of 2025

June 23, 2025
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The country’s first death due to Covid-19 of this year has been recorded. The Health Ministry said that the death occurred during Epidemiological Week 24 (June 8-15). “The individual had serious comorbidities, which were heart disease and diabetes, with the […]

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MOH aims for a smoke-free by 2040, says Dzulkefly

June 4, 2025

The Health Ministry (MOH) remains steadfast in its mission to realise a “Malaysia Bebas Rokok” by 2040, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the vision is achievable through shared commitment and standing firm on policies rooted in […]

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Cambodian Health Ministry warns of rising Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 cases

May 16, 2025
Cambodian Health Ministry warns of rising Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 cases

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health is calling for increased public vigilance as the COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 spreads rapidly worldwide. First detected in August 2023, JN.1 now accounts for over 15% of global cases and is labeled a variant of interest by […]

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