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Over 41,000 teen pregnancies recorded at govt clinics since 2020
A total of 41,842 girls aged 19 and below were recorded as pregnant at government health facilities between 2020 and 2024, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said the figure covers both married and […]
Malaysia coordinates aid for 4,000 Malaysians stranded in Hatyai floods
The Foreign Ministry is coordinating with the Thai government to provide assistance for approximately 4,000 Malaysians stranded in Hatyai due to severe flooding. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the government is receiving continuous updates through […]
Health Ministry enhances health screening measures for prospective haj pilgrims
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue enhancing health screenings for prospective haj pilgrims through comprehensive examinations and tests conducted before their departure to the Holy Land. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the annual screenings involve, among others, […]
MOH bans sale and ads of gummies containing glutathione
The Health Ministry (MOH) has banned the sale and advertising of ASGG Gluta Genc Glow Gummies after the product was found to contain Glutathione, an ingredient not permitted for use in food under Malaysian law. In a statement today, MOH […]
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 […]
