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Dengue spike in USJ and Subang Jaya areas http://po.st/SxRsQn via @staronline

DENGUE cases are on the rise in several areas in USJ and Subang Jaya.

Early diagnosis and treatment of mental illness increases chances of recovery

Measles outbreak among Orang Asli in remote Malaysia catches national attention

SE Asia News -KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian government is expected to remove next week a "red zone" status in a remote district in Kelantan peopled by a tribe of the aboriginal Orang Asli, following

Tax teh tarik and bubble tea as well, says think tank

Galen Centre points to made-to-order drinks as main culprits in high sugar consumption.

Diaper cream from Malaysia with potent ingredients gives Singapore infant Cushing’s syndrome

The baby suffered "moon-face", "buffalo-hump" excessive bodily hair growth, thinning skin, and also recurrent infections.

Lecturers question efficacy of buffer zones amid Pasir Gudang health crisis | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, July 2 — As the government studies the need to restructure the buffer zones for industrial areas in Pasir Gudang following the latest episode of health issues plaguing the many schools in the industrial town last week…

MATA chief: Sugar tax implementation poised to reduce medical costs | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The implementation of sugar tax in Malaysia which kicked off today will not generate significant revenue for the government but will help in reducing the medical cost arising from the unhealthy habits of co…

Electronic medical record system for all M'sian hospitals, clinics to cost up to RM1.5b, says minister - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 2): Putrajaya will incur up to RM1.5 billion to fully implement an electronic medical record (EMR) system in all government hospitals and clinics in Malaysia over the next five years.Speaking to reporters at th…

Dr Jagdev Singh Badhesha: From milk boy to aviation medicine expert https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/pulse/2019/07/500773/dr-jagdev-singh-badhesha-milk-boy-aviation-medicine-expert via @NST_Online

Malaysian educated in Paediatric liver surgery

Sixteen doctors and nurses from Malaysia completed training in pediatric liver transplants at Renji Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, on Saturday.

3 Students Reveal The Reality Of Being In Malaysia's Medical Sector via @saysdotcom

It includes anxiety, depression, and drugs.

Malaysia's Health Ministry suspends licence of Starfresh bottled water factory http://po.st/j3CP2H via @ChannelNewsAsia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Health ministry has suspended the licence of the factory which produces Starfresh bottled drinking water, following ...

Dzulkefly advises experts not to issue statements that can cause anxiety over Pasir Gudang crisis | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has advised experts in various fields to refrain from issuing statements that could trigger anxiety among members of the public pertaining to the air pollution…

Yeo: Pasir Gudang chemical factories must adopt nearby schools, provide mandatory gas detectors http://po.st/31JBCp via @staronline

JOHOR BARU: All chemical factories in Pasir Gudang are required to adopt schools nearest to their premises and provide them with mandatory gas detectors, says Yeo Bee Yin.

Gas detected in Pasir Gudang could cause cancer - chemistry expert

Three types of gas - acrylonitrile, acrolein and methyl mercaptan - have been detected in the area.

Government Doctors Deplore Sexual Jokes, Racist Insults, Discrimination

Respondents complained about verbal abuse, racist insults, ogling, sexual comments, inappropriate physical contact, and gender and racial discrimination.

130 fall ill just hours after schools reopen http://po.st/Ix9nFG via @staronline

PASIR GUDANG: It was supposed to have been the first day for the 111 schools in Pasir Gudang after they had to close due to pollution last week but barely three hours after classes started, students and teachers experienced breat…

Doctor-hospital bed ratio in Johor still way off Health Ministry target, says exco | Malay Mail

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 30 — The ratio of doctors to hospital beds in Johor is still way off the target set by the Health Ministry. State Health, Culture and Heritage Committee chairman Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar said this was based on…

Malaysians to cut back on soft drinks once sugar tax kicks in, survey finds | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Over half of Malaysians surveyed in a poll say they would consume less soft drinks once the sugar tax takes effect tomorrow. The Star reported today that the poll, conducted by international survey agency…

Health Ministry to probe tainted bottled water from Malaysia after Singapore ban | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The Health Ministry will investigate the case of bottled drinking water from a Malaysian manufacturer which has been banned in Singapore due to the presence of bacteria. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon…

Time to revisit policies, OSH issues in hospitals https://t.co/lHtrWgU03H via @NST_Online

All Pasir Gudang schools to open tomorrow after temporary shutdown due to air pollution | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — All schools and educational institutions will resume normal operations starting tomorrow, the Johor education department said today, amid ongoing concerns about a possible exposure to poisonous gas in the…

DOSH, NIOSH to be separated https://t.co/9ic4vefRVE via @staronline

BANGI: The Human Resources Ministry is planning to separate the roles of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) through a proposed new Bill.

Medical Microbiologist Dr Vanitha Is A Role Model For Girls | Star2.com http://po.st/CrPeZq via @po_st

Most girls grow up believing that STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) related careers are more suited to boys. Medical microbiologist Dr Vanitha Mariappan disproves such myths and is an inspiring role model.