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Dzulkefly Ahmad: Govt firm on smoking ban enforcement date at eateries http://po.st/c4Zp5A via @staronline

BUTTERWORTH: The Government will not make any U-turn over its decision to enforce a smoking ban at all eateries nationwide.

A holistic approach to ageing needed in Malaysia - posthumous article by Dr Jeyaindran http://po.st/srEcCL via @staronline

Everyone needs adequate finances to age healthy with grace and dignity. For those who are not so fortunate, then the Government is responsible to find cost-efficient and practical solutions to address the looming challenge.

20 years of Mercy http://po.st/2ApPfv via @staronline

The legacy of this homegrown humanitarian organisation remains strong as it comes of age on Malaysia Day.

Malaysia's Government looks to decriminalise drug use in bid to stem disadvantage - ABC News

After a 40-year war on drugs, that's seen two Australians hanged and countless thousands of drug users locked up, there is a dramatic shift in Malaysia's approach to narcotics.

Don’t Shoot The Whistleblower, MOH

Slim River Hospital's top management is trying to find out how information was leaked about the ambulance crash.

Malaysia Day: Kuching team of 48 on medical emergency standby | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Sept 14 — A team of 48 will be on standby to provide emergency medical treatment during the Malaysia Day celebration at Stadium Perpaduan here on Monday. Sarawak Health director Dr Jamilah Hashim said two specialists, tw…

Haze: More than 300 Johor schools to close Sunday (Sept 15) http://po.st/kLoOen via @staronline

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Education Department has closed down all schools and kindergartens in Pontian, Muar and Tangkak on Sunday (Sept 15) due to the haze.

Unabating haze: Almost half of Malaysia registers ‘unhealthy’ air quality

30 areas across the country recorded 'unhealthy' API readings, while three more recorded 'very unhealthy' readings.

52-year-old businessman cycles 35,000km to raise funds for child cancer victims

KUALA LUMPUR: A 52-year-old businessman who cycled 35,000km through 26 countries for two years managed to raise RM315,000 for child cancer patients. D...

Respiratory and eye-related illnesses on the rise due to haze https://t.co/jrBThxXcEV via @staronline

KUANTAN: Early findings on the effects of haze on health has shown an increase of 30% to 40% in certain illnesses.

TPG, Hong Leong buy Columbia Asia hospitals for US$1.2 billion

The deal marks TPG’s re-entry into the hospital business in Southeast Asia, and also represents the first foray into health care for Hong Leong.

Dzulkefly Moots Single-Payer Health Financing System

A single-payer system means health spending is primarily made by the government.

Will Pharmaniaga get another long-term deal with Putrajaya?

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says there should be a review of the drug procurement system to prevent monopolistic practices.

Tan Sri Dr Mahadevan Mahalingam: the father of modern psychiatry in Malaysia https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/09/520787/tan-sri-dr-mahadevan-mahalingam-father-modern-psychiatry-malaysia via @NST_Online

Health Ministry: Avoid going outdoors if API exceeds 100 http://po.st/nMQUv8 via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Avoid outdoor activities if the air pollution index (API) exceeds 100, the Health Ministry warns.

M’sian life expectancy: KL-ites live longest, Johoreans probably die soonest (2019) - The Rakyat Post

We keep hearing about climate crisis, haze and more threats on how we’re all probably going to die in the coming years. But, have you ever wondered when we’re going to die? Curious Genius GIF from Curious GIFs To satisfy your mor…

Does Pharmaniaga hold a monopoly over healthcare? Deputy health minister explains | Malay Mail

IPOH, Sept 11 — Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s recent remarks on Pharmaniaga Bhd’s supposed monopoly has cast a spotlight on the drug concessionaire, following news of a...

JCorp's Newave allocates RM20m for digital healthcare business https://www.nst.com.my/business/2019/09/520609/jcorps-newave-allocates-rm20m-digital-healthcare-business via @NST_Online

The fallacy of masks in the face of Indonesian smog — Amar-Singh HSS | Malay Mail

SEPTEMBER 11 — Our memories are short lived, so there may be a need for a reminder on this as we struggle to deal with the current extremely poor air quality; a problem that has plagued us for two decades. The announcement that o…

Haze blankets Kuala Lumpur, Singapore as fires rage in Indonesia @AJENews

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A regional agency monitoring land and forest fires in Southeast Asia has raised the alert on the danger of haze from Indonesia, as neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore woke up to smoke-filled skies on Tues…

Malaysians still in the dark about respiratory illnesses, study shows

Dr Khoo Ee Ming of Universiti Malaya says a study shows there is a stigma against children and adults with asthma.

Have You Ever Wondered If Eating Durian Is Healthy? | Star2.com http://po.st/6GkpuS via @po_st

Many Malaysians are happy to gorge themselves on durian whenever they have the opportunity, but that may not be exactly very healthy.

Don’t discriminate against women doctors http://po.st/Ro19oy via @staronline

From ASSOC PROF DR RAFIDAH HANIM MOKHTAR, President, International Women’s Alliance for Family Institution and Quality Education (Wafiq), Vice President, Pertubuhan Ikatan Pengamal Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan Muslim Malaysia (I…

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