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Melaka diabetes cases exceed 12,0000 over 11 years
Melaka recorded a total of 123,468 diabetes cases over the past 11 years, from 2015 to October this year. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said on average, about 6,000 new diabetes cases are detected […]
Health ministry bans sale of Hong Thai herbal inhalers
Malaysia has banned the sale and distribution of a popular inhaler from Thailand, which Thai authorities had recalled with immediate effect due to microbial contamination. In a statement, the health ministry said the “Hong Thai Formula 2” inhaler had not […]
Only three Malaysian doctors return to serve in public sector, says Dzulkefly
Only three out of 73 Malaysian medical specialists working abroad have returned to serve in Health Ministry (MOH) facilities between 2021 and 2025, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the remaining […]
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 […]
40% hike in on-call allowance for public health workers
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 […]
ABIM fully supports Health Ministry proposal for complete vape ban
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 […]
Covid-19 XFG variant detected in Malaysia, says Health Minister
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 […]
Health ministry drafting Cabinet memo on vape ban – Dzulkefly
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 […]
3,850 contract doctors accept permanent posts, says Health Minister
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said 3,850 out of 4,352 Grade UD10 medical officers have accepted the government’s offer of permanent appointment. He said all who accepted will report for duty at Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities nationwide beginning […]
PeKa B40 group facing NCD epidemic
Nearly 70 per cent of participants in last year’s free health screening under the Health Care Scheme for the B40 Group (PeKa B40) were found to have at least one non-communicable disease (NCD), providing a clear warning of the silent […]
