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DOSH orders Ipoh factory machine operations to stop

IPOH: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) in Perak has ordered a factory in the Tasek industrial area here to stop operations of t...

Help these two selfless women in PJ aid youth with special needs to thrive at life and work (VIDEO) | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — See Choy Yuen is 19 and has no problem busting a move when the music comes on. He does this without hesitation every time he goes to the Gem & Bread Special Needs Support Group in Damansara Utama. See and…

E-hailing drivers: Why set medical fee at RM80 when clinics charging only RM20? https://t.co/CrZFfEVAjO via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The Road Transport Department's (JPJ) decision to set the mandatory medical examination fee for e-hailing drivers at RM80 is not warranted as many clinics charge only RM20, says the Malaysia E-Hailing Drivers Assoc…

More young Malaysians suffering from heart attacks https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/09/524794/more-young-malaysians-suffering-heart-attacks via @NST_Online

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians as young as 37 are at risk of being diagnosed with a heart attack, said a leading cardiologist.

Don't be trigger happy in prescribing antibiotics, Dr Dzulkefly tells doctors https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/09/524758/dont-be-trigger-happy-prescribing-antibiotics-dr-dzulkefly-tells-doctors via @NST_Online

PUTRAJAYA: Health authorities are closely monitoring the prescription of antibiotics to combat their misuse which could contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Health Ministry: 143 deaths from dengue since January | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — There were 143 deaths recorded from the 99,166 dengue cases since the beginning of this year until Tuesday (September 24). Health Ministry Vector-Borne Disease Sector head, Dr Rose Nani Mudin, said the num…

Today is World Contraception Day — John Teo | Malay Mail

SEPTEMBER 26 — World Contraception Day was launched 12 years ago today in 2007. The day’s mission is to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available and enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and…

Health Ministry maintains Orang Asli deaths caused by measles https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/09/524571/health-ministry-maintains-orang-asli-deaths-caused-measles via @NST_Online

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry stood firm by its earlier findings that the deaths of 16 Bateq Orang Asli from Kampung Kuala Koh, Gua Musang in May and June this year were due to measles.

Hong Leong seeks to make healthcare a core business with Columbia Asia buy - The Edge Markets

HONG Leong Group, controlled by billionaire Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan, aims to make healthcare one of its core businesses, leveraging the Columbia Asia hospitals in Southeast Asia that it just acquired from US investment firm Columb…

More allocation for health ministry in 2020 Budget, says Health D-G | Malay Mail

SUNGAI PETANI, Sept 23 — The government was urged to provide a bigger allocation through the 2020 Budget for the Health Ministry to improve the quality of health services in the country. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hish…

Malaysia shortlists nine hospitals to boost medical tourism

More health care players sought to help spur competition and lower costs

BAT Malaysia urges govt to consult tobacco industry on e-cigarette laws amid US vaping deaths | Malay Mail

This is how MoH plans to deal with effect of climate change on health | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 — The Health Ministry plans to deal with the effect of climate change on health by narrowing down the area of focus to tackle the problem and by strengthening ties between various stakeholders. Health Minister…

BAT Malaysia urges govt to consult tobacco industry on e-cigarette laws amid US vaping deaths | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Bhd (BAT) hopes that the government will consult with the industry players on the move to introduce new laws that would regulate e-cigarettes, or also known as vape. Man…

This is how MoH plans to deal with effect of climate change on health | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 — The Health Ministry plans to deal with the effect of climate change on health by narrowing down the area of focus to tackle the problem and by...

What happens when you breathe in haze year after year? Doctors explain | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The most severe episode of the annual haze season in recent years has increased concerns about regular and prolonged exposure to the chronic air pollution among Malaysians. While immediate health risks suc…

Haze-related diseases rise by 40%, says Health DG http://po.st/QVm0JN via @staronline

LABUAN (Bernama): The number of patients seeking treatment for conjunctivitis, asthma and skin rashes rose by 40% nationwide due to the prolonged haze.

Haze: 57 schools in Kuala Langat, Klang districts to close Monday (Sept 23) after API exceeds 200 http://po.st/C2cipU via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Fifty-seven schools in Kuala Langat and Klang districts will close on Monday (Sept 23) after the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings went over the 200 mark.

Change, wash face masks after four to six hours to prevent infections, advises Health Ministry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — With the current haze blanketing the nation, it is best for the public to either change or wash their face masks after using them for between four and six hours, to prevent infections. The Health Ministry’…

Malaysian study suggests fats not major heart disease culprit

The study shows restricting carbohydrate consumption may be more beneficial to heart health than restricting total fat consumption.

Haze an emergency when API levels exceed 500 http://po.st/JxTlAZ via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: A state of haze emergency (darurat jerebu) will be declared when the air pollutant index (API) exceeds 500, said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

Saving Mothers lives, How much is it Worth? — John Teo | Malay Mail

SEPTEMBER 21 — Recently the WHO together with its partner agencies published the World Maternal Mortality report 2000 to 2017. This is an extensive report detailing the trends of mothers dying in pregnancy, analysis of its causes…

NIOSH to distribute N95 masks around S’gor, Putrajaya and Negri Sembilan today

PETALING JAYA: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be distributing N95 masks around the areas of Selangor, Putrajaya...

MMA: Better service from contract medical staff http://po.st/m5a8ON via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Contract positions provide less stability and certainty to workers but house officers (HOs) have been found to be performing more professionally and with greater enthusiasm to ensure they get a permanent position, s…