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Fake medicines in Malaysia are treated as commercial offences, not public health crimes. No clear legal definition, no mandatory minimum sentences — and counterfeiters exploit stigma to target the vulnerable 💊
Fake medicines have survived for centuries because human vulnerability has remained constant. Malaysia’s true challenge is not simply defeating counterfeiters, but overcoming the ancient habits that allow them to thrive.
Fake medicines in Malaysia are treated as commercial offences, not public health crimes. No clear legal definition, no mandatory minimum sentences — and counterfeiters exploit stigma to target the vulnerable 💊
Fake medicines have survived for centuries because human vulnerability has remained constant. Malaysia’s true challenge is not simply defeating counterfeiters, but overcoming the ancient habits that allow them to thrive.
3 in 4 Malaysians eat too much salt — averaging 7.3g/day vs WHO's 5g limit. Much of it is hidden in sauces, soups & instant noodles. Your hawker meal may be saltier than you think 🧂
Experts warn hidden sodium in everyday meals is quietly increasing the risk of hypertension and heart disease.
3 in 4 Malaysians eat too much salt — averaging 7.3g/day vs WHO's 5g limit. Much of it is hidden in sauces, soups & instant noodles. Your hawker meal may be saltier than you think 🧂
Experts warn hidden sodium in everyday meals is quietly increasing the risk of hypertension and heart disease.
Malaysians paid RM100k–RM180k for aesthetic medicine courses — and now find out the academy isn't accredited by MMC or MOHE. 7 police reports filed. Who is certifying these injections? 💉
KUALA LUMPUR: An academy at the centre of controversial aesthetic medicine courses should come forward to clarify issues surrounding its training programmes, says Datuk Seri Michael Chong.
Hantavirus doesn't spread person-to-person like Covid. Most infections happen by inhaling contaminated dust from rodents. What Malaysians need to know 🐀
Experts say awareness and simple precautions remain the best defence against rodent-borne illnesses.
WHO DG Tedros at the World Health Assembly: Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks are just the latest crises in 'dangerous and divisive' times — with US funding cuts leaving WHO 21% poorer 🚨
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the diseases are the latest crises in a troubled world facing conflicts, economic crises and aid cuts.
WHO DG Tedros at the World Health Assembly: Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks are just the latest crises in 'dangerous and divisive' times — with US funding cuts leaving WHO 21% poorer 🚨
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the diseases are the latest crises in a troubled world facing conflicts, economic crises and aid cuts.
Malaysia is at the World Health Assembly pushing for rare disease care, mental health access & affordable medicines. Dzulkefly delivers the Country Statement today in Geneva 🌍
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will use the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) to push for people-centred health reforms, humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation while showcasing its leadership in areas including rare…
Sarawak's Dr Sim to KL: don't cut the health budget without understanding what it means for rural communities with no roads and no alternatives. Geography matters 🌏
KUCHING (May 16): The federal government must take a comprehensive view of Sarawak’s healthcare situation before implementing any budget cuts, said Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian. Speaking after officiating the 4th International…
Cancel your medical policy now or wait for MHIT? Experts say hold on — dropping cover before the base plan launches could leave you exposed. Know your options 🏥
PETALING JAYA: Rising premiums and new insurance upgrades have caused policyholders to question their value, with some of them opting to maintain their existing coverage rather than switch to costlier plans.
Cancel your medical policy now or wait for MHIT? Experts say hold on — dropping cover before the base plan launches could leave you exposed. Know your options 🏥
PETALING JAYA: Rising premiums and new insurance upgrades have caused policyholders to question their value, with some of them opting to maintain their existing coverage rather than switch to costlier plans.
1 in 3 Malaysian adults has high blood pressure — many don't know it. Hypertension silently damages the heart, kidneys and metabolism before symptoms appear. Check yours today 💉
High blood pressure is closely linked to heart disease, kidney problems and diabetes - often without obvious symptoms, doctors warn.
1 in 3 Malaysian adults has high blood pressure — many don't know it. Hypertension silently damages the heart, kidneys and metabolism before symptoms appear. Check yours today 💉
High blood pressure is closely linked to heart disease, kidney problems and diabetes - often without obvious symptoms, doctors warn.
WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo & Uganda a global health emergency. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine. Malaysia: keep border screening tight 🚨
May 17 (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergenc...
Dr Zaliha defends nicotine delisting: liquid nicotine was already flooding the black market. 'We could not allow a massive industry to operate without records or monitoring.' ⚗️
PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Datuk Dr Zaliha Mustafa has defended her controversial 2023 decision to delist liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act 1952, describing it as a "critical step" to pull a multi-billion ringgit va…
Malaysia to appeal the nicotine delisting court ruling. Dr Zaliha: the exemption was needed to regulate a black market worth billions 📋
Dr Zaliha Mustafa, who was health minister in 2023, says the decision to exempt nicotine from the poisons list was a ‘bold step’ to help safeguard public health.
High Court: Malaysia's 2023 nicotine de-listing was driven by revenue, not health — and the Poisons Board consultation was merely a formality. Breached UN and WHO conventions ▖️
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's decision to de-list liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act 1952 is "irrational", the High Court has ruled.
MMA: MHIT's co-payments must not stop Malaysians from seeking care. Older patients on fixed incomes will be hardest hit. 'Delayed care means more serious illness.' 🏥
PETALING JAYA: Private healthcare players are cautiously supportive of Malaysia's proposed Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) framework, but warn that affordability reforms must not come at the expense of treatment quali…
Insurers rolling out upgraded medical plans ahead of MHIT — but experts warn the new deductibles and cost-sharing features can catch policyholders off guard. Know before you switch 💡
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia prepares to roll out the Medical Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), several insurers are offering policyholders upgraded medical plans with higher annual limits and longer protection period…
A Malaysian mum with severe stage-5 asthma couldn't even walk to her bathroom. Biologic therapy gave her life back — but the treatment costs over RM100k a year 💙
Having had to give up her active lifestyle, biologic therapy has made Kerol Noraashikin Shafiee's daily life more manageable again.
Hartal Doktor Kontrak to govt: Don't talk about cutting healthcare workers' salaries — it's premature and demoralising. "We trust PMX won't victimise health workers" 🏥
Hartal Doktor Kontrak says the government shouldn't be talking about salary cuts for civil servants, even as an “absolute last resort”, that would end up demoralising the public service. "We trust that PMX won't resort to victimi…
ProtectHealth CEO: MOH has not issued any instruction to scale down programs — Peka B40, Madani Medical, HSOP still running. Base MHIT and DRG remain on track for January launch 💊
ProtectHealth Corp says MOH has not ordered any scale down of its schemes despite proposed federal budget cuts. It also says bulk purchasing has helped contain costs, while the Base MHIT and DRG remain on track despite Iran war p…