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Vape traders claim Khairy misled them on GEG https://t.co/QGFqNoupVw — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

Industry leaders say they came under pressure from the health minister to support the tobacco control bill.

Traveller's Pass on MySejahtera no longer required from Aug 1 https://t.co/TVoeJvemdk — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 30, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Starting Monday (Aug 1), travellers entering the country will no longer need to submit their details and complete the Traveller's Pass feature on the MySejahtera application.

IHH, Prodia to strengthen medical tourism between Malaysia, Indonesia https://t.co/DwNW6dQuT9 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 30, 2022

JAKARTA: IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHH) and PT Prodia Widyahusada Tbk (Prodia) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide options for comprehensive healthcare services to Prodia customers seeking medical treatment in Ma…

More than half of new Covid-19 cases from Klang Valley | New Straits Times https://t.co/08j0G7S0yV — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 30, 2022

In Rare Achievement, Malaysia Hits Target Methadone Coverage Among Drug Addicts https://t.co/tjFrx4UkNP — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 29, 2022

Malaysia is one of just six countries that achieved the global 2025 target of 50% opioid agonist treatment coverage among people who inject drugs, reaching 70% in 2017-2021, second highest after Seychelles (90%).

Statistics Dept: Malaysia’s population rises to 32.7 million in 2022, but growth rate curtailed by restrictions on non-citizens https://t.co/tp7Cipumg9 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 29, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The total population of Malaysia this year is estimated at 32.7 million, with a 100,000 increase from 32.6 million in 2021 with an annual population...

More than 1.5mil kids under 12 remain unvaccinated against Covid-19 | New Straits Times https://t.co/1ow5zQm8yy — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: To date, 1,518,778 children under 12 years old have yet to be immunised against the Covid-19 virus.

People With HIV Now Face Chronic Disease In Living Longer https://t.co/zy84EnbC0z — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman notes that diabetes kills more people than HIV in South Africa and that the burden from NCDs, like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, is increasing globally.

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council: Celebrating World Hepatitis Day With New Hope https://t.co/eBwhnWGpRu — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 28 July 2022 - Hepatitis C is a silent disease that affects over 50 million people and claims hundreds of thousands of lives annually. The good news is that when caught at an earlier stag…

Prioritise public health over the 'basic right' to smoke, says Health DG - The Edge Markets https://t.co/mtBbgLwGcS — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR (July 28): Priority should be given public health issues over the "fundamental right" to smoke, especially for young people, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.Following that, he said the pu…

Generational endgame law pointless, says tobacco industry player https://t.co/gcYZd8G6D2 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

Company says the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill will drive consumers to the black market.

Progress Against AIDS Falters Dangerously, HIV Hitting Vulnerable Groups Hard https://t.co/ITHkDEiiuA — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

UNAIDS' 2022 report found an "alarming" increase in HIV infections among key populations in Malaysia (gay men and other men who have sex with men; sex workers; transgenders; people who inject drugs; prisoners).

Use of hemp, cannabis or ketum for medical purposes punishable in Malaysia until legalised, says deputy minister https://t.co/zXhVVjzHRH — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Malaysians found using cannabis, hemp, ketum or any of its by-products for medical reasons will still be prosecuted, says Deputy Health Minister I Datuk...

Postpone generational smoking ban by 3 years, says health PSC https://t.co/FQsbZ08EpV — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

PSC chairman Dr Kelvin Yii says this will give the government more time to ensure that the policy is executed effectively.

MOH Demands Drug Pricing Transparency, Price Controls ‘Last Resort’ https://t.co/rQXTlZVmKG — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

Pharmaceutical companies will be forced to disclose their drug development costs, including for cancer therapies, under the drug price transparency mechanism, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

'Tobacco generational endgame is our final hope' | New Straits Times https://t.co/2Xae1DxdwT — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Shamsul Rizal Ramli took his first puff when he was 15 and went on to become a chain smoker.

Selangor cancer patients may apply for treatment assistance of up to RM5,000, says state exco https://t.co/dB0n6tx6nP — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 28, 2022

SHAH ALAM, July 27 — The state assembly sitting was informed today that cancer patients in Selangor are able to get treatment funding assistance of up to RM5,000 through the...

Anti-tobacco Bill: Those born after 2007 can be fined up to RM5,000 if caught with smoking-related products https://t.co/vDk93Hpy6y — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 27, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill 2022, put forward by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, was tabled in Parliament today. The Bill aims to prohibit...

Covid-19 Watch: 4,759 new cases, says Health Ministry https://t.co/LSTkW4mb1Z — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 27, 2022

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 4,759 new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday (July 26), says the Health Ministry.

Health clinics in Klang Valley operating beyond office hours to help reduce hospital congestion, says deputy health minister | Malay Mail https://t.co/Z1zzdcrP3R — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 27, 2022

PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — Several health clinics (KK) around the Klang Valley are now operating beyond the regular office hours to reduce congestion in hospital emergency departments...

Health minister expects Malaysia’s meds shortage to end by Q4 2022 https://t.co/jsqwFGcLF2 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 26, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 – Malaysia is expected to recover from the ongoing nationwide shortage in medicine and medical supplies by the fourth quarter of this year, Health Minister,...

Malaysia: Fake Viagra Is No Joke https://t.co/QwXkdErjWW — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 26, 2022

The rampant trade in fake sexual stimulants is a reminder of how easy it is for sub-standard medicines to take hold and the need for greater public awareness.

Doctors: Make Pneumococcal Vaccine Jabs Available To Workers https://t.co/sDXZ06H6sE — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 26, 2022

Workers with comorbidities (1) and who are exposed to dust (2), chemicals, and toxic gases (3,4) are at risk of contracting occupational lung disease. (5)

Cosmetic sellers cannot use 'Doctor' title, MoH says [NSTTV] | New Straits Times https://t.co/4ZGDD2mgp4 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 26, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Cosmetic product founders and sellers are not allowed to use the professional title “doctor” to their names when advertising their brands and merchandise, health deputy minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said.