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Sirim approval for non-medical mask to start in 2023, says minister

Domestic trade and consumer affairs minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision to delay the enforcement of the new law was made after receiving feedback from the public.

Health ministry to introduce drinking water quality act

Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says the ministry has played a major role in providing clean and safe water supply to rural communities over the past 50 years.

No, you won't be fined RM100k for wearing a non-Sirim approved mask | New Straits Times

Parliamentary select committee appoints experts to review proposed Bill banning smoking, vape for those born after 2005 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — The Special Parliamentary Select Committee (PSSC) on Health, Science and Innovation said it had appointed a panel of external experts to advise it ahead of its series of proceedings to scrutinise the propo…

ISEC Healthcare looking to fully acquire, subscribe for shares in 5 eye clinics in Malaysia

MEDICAL eye-care provider ISEC Healthcare has proposed to acquire 2 specialist eye clinics in Ipoh and Kampar, Malaysia for RM56.7 million (S$18.3 million). Read more at The Business Times.

Covid-19 Watch: 12,105 new cases, says Health Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 12,105 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday (April 6), says the Health Ministry.

Khairy: Diabetics more likely to have severe Covid-19 symptoms | Malay Mail

SHAH ALAM, April 6 —Diabetics are three to four times more likely than others to have severe Covid-19 symptoms, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said diabetes has been in our community for a long time and as such, there…

Dr Noor Hisham: Continue wearing face masks despite transition into endemic phase

Govt ready to collaborate on medicinal use of marijuana

Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin welcomes any proposal for a study on the use of CBD, which is extracted from marijuana plants, for medicinal purposes.

Malaysia in talks with other countries to recognise MySejahtera certs

Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says this would allow travellers from Malaysia to venture abroad without too much hassle.

33 Covid-19 deaths, 12,017 new cases

The death toll stands at 35,160.

Malaysia posts lowest daily Covid-19 cases since Feb 6

No cases of Omicron XE variant detected in Malaysia, says Khairy | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News Portal

The new Omicron XE variant of the Covid-19 virus, whose existence was confirmed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is not a concern yet in Malaysia, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin

CovidNow: Over 22,000 children in Malaysia fully vaxxed | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — A total of 22,476 children aged between five and 11 years in Malaysia have completed the two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme For Children (PICKids) as of ye…

New Covid-19 cases in Malaysia hover just above 10,000-mark | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The Health Ministry (MoH) today recorded 10,002 new Covid-19 cases, a dip from yesterday’s 12,380 cases. The cumulative number of Covid-19 infections in the country is now at 4,256,469, said Health directo…

Covid-19 Watch: 10,002 new cases bring total to 4,256,469

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 10,002 new Covid-19 cases on Monday (April 4), says the Health Ministry.

Don’t bring children to Ramadan bazaars, parents told

Deputy health minister Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali says only 38% of children in the country have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

KL Wellness City To Be Malaysia's First Health Care-Oriented Township

Holistic connected services in the Bukit Jalil project aim to elevate health care delivery and patient experiences.

MOH: Lethargy Most Dominant Long Covid Symptom

About 75% of 25,122 reported long Covid patients in Malaysia experienced lethargy; 63% have shortness of breath; 14% develop coughs; 9% have difficulty sleeping; and 4% develop anxiety.

Ensure whole-of-society approach by engaging with stakeholders on white paper

FROM Dr Koh Kar Chai

Socso: Benefit claims for Covid-19 cases now processed under occupational diseases category | Malay Mail

TWL Holdings inks MoU with Tatra Investment to penetrate in healthcare sector in Malaysia, SEA

Covid-19 Watch: 14,692 new cases bring total to 4,234,087 says Health Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 14,692 new Covid-19 infections on Saturday (April 3), says the Health Ministry.

Booster dose: 3-month extension for Sinovac recipients, senior citizens with history of Covid-19 infection | New Straits Times