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14,328 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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Health Ministry: New act on vape, electronic cigarette, shisha | Malay Mail

SERI ISKANDAR, July 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will draw up a new act to supervise the usage of tobacco, vape, electronic cigarettes and shisha. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said that the act which was named th…

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Dengue cases up by 89.5% from January to July 2019, says Health Minister http://po.st/X9t98U via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 72,356 dengue cases were reported from January to July this year, an 89.5% increase from the same period last year, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Don't share personal toiletry items to avoid risk of hepatitis, says Health Ministry http://po.st/y4IzJC via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Personal toiletry items and grooming tools such as toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers and even nail polish should not be shared to avoid the risk of getting hepatitis.

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‘Most Malaysians see obesity as cosmetic issue’ http://po.st/1vOX68 via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are not compelled to watch their weight through healthy eating and regular exercise because many view obesity as a cosmetic issue rather than a serious health problem.

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Health minister: Probe on claims of forced birth control on Orang Asli women completed, full report soon | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The internal inquiry into allegations of Orang Asli women in Perak being forced to accept birth control treatments has been completed, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said the rep…

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People at heart http://po.st/fYjE3Z via @staronline

DUE to celebrate its 35th anniver­sary next year, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) in Selangor has become a trusted household name for not only Subang Jaya residents, but also patients across Malaysia and in select foreign marke…

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Investing in eliminating hepatitis https://po.st/waFvNE via @staronline

From PROFESSOR DR ROSMAWATI MOHAMED, Consultant hepatologist, University Malaya Medical Centre.

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Unreported suicide bids on the rise http://po.st/K93Ai4 via @staronline

GEORGE TOWN: Unreported suicide attempts along the two Penang Bridges are on the rise with the total number easily eclipsing the official statistics.

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Battle of the bulge is winnable http://po.st/uN2WBy via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The battle of the bulge may seem daunting, but the Health Ministry believes it is not an unwinnable fight.

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Threefold increase in PJ dengue cases http://po.st/PI4lq2 via @staronline

DENGUE cases increased by a whopping 301% in Petaling Jaya compared to the same period last year.

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New law needed to control e-cigarettes, vape, shisha, says social activist http://po.st/YCt4Ku via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: A new bill should be proposed to control the use of electronic cigarettes, vape and shisha, says social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

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Ministry enforcement team confiscates ‘ghost smoke’ candy from wholesaler in Masai | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, July 25 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) enforcement team seized 150 packets of “Ghost Smoke” candy from a wholesaler in Masai, near here, yesterday. Johor KPDNHEP director Mohd Hairul A…

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Tackling loneliness among the elderly https://t.co/XoeQqNm3kJ via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Loneliness and other mental health issues among the elderly need to be looked into as the country becomes an ageing nation by 2030.

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Health minister: Outcome of forensic tests on 12 Kelantan Orang Asli skeletons due today | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — The forensic team examining the skeletons of 12 Orang Asli exhumed from Kampung Kuala Koh, Kelantan, will meet today to deliver a conclusion from their findings, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad s…

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Health Ministry urges Malaysians to shun sickly sweet bubble tea | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — Consumers should avoid bubble tea drinks that may contain over twice the recommended daily sugar intake in a single serving, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said Malaysians must be…

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Medical graduates must register with MMC before applying for housemanship: MMC president

KUALA LUMPUR: Medical graduates who wish to obtain a letter confirming registration eligibility from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) to apply for ...

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Top doctors' body calls for action against specialist who sent penis pics to patient

The Malaysian Medical Association urges authorities to conduct a thorough probe.

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Health Ministry urges Malaysians to shun sickly sweet bubble tea | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — Consumers should avoid bubble tea drinks that may contain over twice the recommended daily sugar intake in a single serving, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said Malaysians must be…

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Minister puzzled over claim pigeon droppings caused students' respiratory woes

Dzulkefly Ahmad says the Health Ministry will stick to its own analysis.

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Centralised database crucial to tackle mental illness, says NGO

An activist notes that a national registry for suicides stopped recording information in 2009.

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NGOs urge ban on malathion, want pesticide buffer zones around schools http://po.st/IQ6YNK via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (Panap) has urged the government to ban malathion and set up pesticide-free buffer zones around schools following the poisoning of students in Port Dickson.

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Health Ministry: Ban 'ghost smoke' candy even if it is not harmful http://po.st/YRdse7 via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry did not find any forbidden ingredients in the controversial "ghost smoke" candy but product seizures were made because it violated labelling requirements.

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MMC: Final year transcripts accepted for housemanship pre-employment letter http://po.st/ztO83k via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has decided to extend the letter confirming registration eligibility to medical graduates, if they can show the last transcript of their results from their respective universities.

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PAS lambasts proposal to decriminalise drug addiction, addicts

PETALING JAYA: PAS hit out at Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad for pushing a controversial initiative to decriminalise drug addicts as well as drug addiction.