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CAP wants manufacturers probed over acquisition of controlled poisons

Consumer association says health ministry must be proactive rather than reactive in its enforcement on food products containing banned ingredients.

Free mask protectors batch II is out - from Dr. Reddy's laboratories in appreciation of front liners . T&C apply

Give Contract Frontliners Permanent Posts: Dr Wan Azizah

The former DPM also asked the government to ensure that frontliners’ families are taken care of during the pandemic, such as their child care and studies.

Health DG: New Covid-19 cases in Klang Valley drop slightly, but still make up nearly half of 1,210 total | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Malaysia recorded 1,210 new Covid-19 cases since yesterday, with Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya recording the most number of cases at 518 (42.8 per cent). Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisha…

MoH announces new national immunisation schedule for children - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 17): The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced changes to the National Immunisation Schedule for Children which is being implemented in stages beginning early this month.Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor…

Health minister: Govt agrees to upgrade contract medical officers from UD41 to UD43 | Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — The government has agreed to streamline the service grade for contract medical officers from grade UD41 to UD43 to give them the same emoluments as those in permanent position, said Health Minister Datuk Se…

MOH Dismisses Imperial College’s Covid-19 Model

The Health DG also says Covid-19 is not circulating in the community in the Klang Valley, but that the virus is concentrated among construction workers.

Health minister hopes will be able to roll out Covid-19 vaccine in Malaysia by Q1 2021 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Malaysia is highly hopeful of obtaining from the producing countries, Covid-19 vaccines, expected could be used by the first quarter of next year. Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said based on the…

Budget 2021: Healthcare measures welcomed but fall short - The Edge Markets

MEDICAL experts found the 2021 healthcare budget bitter sweet, as attempts were made to improve conditions for the sector and frontliners, but not to the degree expected.Some RM31.9 billion was allocated for the healthcare sector…

Covid-19 (Nov 16): 1,103 new cases, 385 from construction cluster in KL

UPDATED 7PM | Health Ministry reports 12,601 active cases - another new record.

Klang Valley accounts for over half of 1,208 new Covid-19 cases | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Malaysia has added another 1,208 more Covid-19 patients since yesterday, including 661 in the Klang Valley region, according to Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. The Health director-general also reported 381…

CAP: Statistics show that diabetes has reached worrying levels in Malaysia | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 ― It may not be sweet sounding but the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has an important message for Malaysians -- adopt a healthy lifestyle to keep diabetes away. In conjunction with World Diabetes Day t…

Covid-19 (Nov 14): 1,114 new cases, 2 deaths

UPDATED 7.10PM | COVID-19 | Negeri Sembilan records almost as many cases as Sabah today.

Foreigner’s 108 days of Covid-19 treatment the longest in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: The longest Covid-19 treatment period in Malaysia was up to 108 days , the Health Ministry revealed today. Health director-general Tan ...

Mercy Malaysia UK receives special award for charity work during pandemic | New Straits Times

LONDON: MERCY Malaysia United Kingdom (MMUK), received a Charity Commendation for the Golden Hearts Covid-19 special award for its charity and voluntary work serving the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Pneumonia death toll may rise’ https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/11/13/pneumonia-death-toll-may-rise/ via @@theborneopost

This article is in conjunction with World Pneumonia Day which is observed on Nov 12 every year KUALA LUMPUR: Beginning 2009, Nov 12 was marked as World Pneumonia Day by global child health advocates to draw attention to an often…

Covid-19 (Nov 13): More new cases in Klang Valley than in Sabah

UPDATED 7.28PM | Health Ministry also reports 11,822 active Covid-19 cases - a new record.

Covid-19 vaccination programme is ready to roll, says Health minister | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has developed a Covid-19 vaccination programme that will be activated once a quality vaccine for the virus that is effective and safe has been identified.

Failure to wear face masks tops list of Covid-19 violations

KUALA LUMPUR: Failure to wear face masks tops the list of 431 violations against Covid-19 prevention rules yesterday.

Covid-19 (Nov 12): 919 new cases, Negeri Sembilan cases surge

UPDATED 8.15PM | N Sembilan accounts for over a quarter of cases reported today, almost on par with Klang Valley's.

Childcare centres can operate during CMCO, says minister

The women, family and community development ministry said, however, that these centres and nurseries must follow the SOPs.

Allowing more than 2 in car a bad idea, say health experts

They defend the CMCO ruling as appropriate to the third wave of Covid-19 infections.

Sabah Frontliners Use Own Vehicles To Transport Patients During Floods

Kota Belud MP Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis wants a special medical assistance fund to cover transport and accommodation costs for B40 Sabahans who travel far to hospitals.

How Can DoctorOnCall Sell Prescription Drugs Online? Lanang MP Asks

Alice Lau, a pharmacist, wants MOH to explain if people are allowed to buy prescription medicines from DoctorOnCall’s online pharmacy without physically meeting a doctor.