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MOH: Put up no smoking signs from Jan 1, or face summonses

SEREMBAN: The Ministry of Health (MOH) today reminded operators of restaurants to exhibit no smoking signs on their premises or face summonses, starti...

Bacteria found in another Malaysian bottled water brand https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/06/500041/bacteria-found-another-malaysian-bottled-water-brand via @NST_Online

Dzulkefly: Three more blood test laboratories by year end | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Three more laboratories providing nucleic acid testing (NAT) will be built by the Health Ministry (KKM) by the end of the year, bringing a total of four NAT laboratories nationwide including the existing o…

Yeo Bee Yin: Three hazardous gases found in Pasir Gudang, one an ‘anomaly’ | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Authorities have detected three types of flammable and toxic gases in Pasir Gudang, Johor, one which they suspect to be the main contributor to the recent complaints of breathing difficulties among nearby…

In 'game-changing' move, gov't seeks to decriminalise personal drug use

This is not to be mistaken for legalisation of drugs, says Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Pharmacists aren't just medicine sellers https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/06/499764/pharmacists-arent-just-medicine-sellers via @NST_Online

Health ministry sets up special committee to study control over e-cigarettes | Malay Mail

SERDANG, June 27 — A special committee under the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been set up to examine issues relating to control over electronic cigarettes and vape. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the matter was d…

Health minister calls for tact amid concern over backlash from drug law reform | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today the government must handle its plan to decriminalise drug dependency “with care and tact”. In the first official statement since his ministry made a jo…

Dzulkefly: Compounds for lighting up at eateries to start on Jan 1 http://po.st/ka1JZh via @staronline

SERDANG: The smoking ban at open-air eateries will be strictly enforced from Jan 1 next year and compounds will be issued to those flouting the law, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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App to gauge youths’ mental health http://po.st/tUClfs via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: An app that allows Malaysian youth to screen themselves for mental health issues is in the works, says Universiti Malaya Faculty of Medicine deputy dean (Post Graduate) Prof Dr Maznah Dahlui.

Malacca hospital denies 'ethnic cleansing' and hiring cronies

UPDATED 7.50PM | Malacca Umno Youth claims 11 managerial staff members have been forced to quit.

Health ministry's smoking ban hotline restored

Social media users who send messages to the hotline number will now get a response from the ministry's Tobacco Control Sector.

What Really Goes On In the Klinik Kesihatan | Star2.com http://po.st/pAg3ib via @po_st

A study reveals the processes and procedures doctors and patients experience in public primary care clinics known as Klinik Kesihatan (Health Clinics).

Another four chikungunya cases reported in Alor Setar Read more at

ALOR SETAR (Bernama): The Kedah Health Department has identified another area infected with the chikungunya virus with the detection of four cases in Simpang Kuala, here.

Help with doctors’ licence applications

From DATUK DR MOHD KHAIRI YAKUB, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Medical Council.

Learn from India’s experience in controlling medicine prices

India’s experience with price controls shows that in healthcare, there are no quick fixes.

Doctors’ long wait for licence http://po.st/HX9iD5 via @staronline

From Hope for a better tomorrow, Penang.

Students from eight more Johor schools experience breathing difficulties, nausea | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, June 24 — Students at eight more schools in Pasir Gudang, here, are believed to have experienced breathing difficulties and vomiting, early this morning. Among the schools which were believed to be affected included S…

Drug addicts now seen as people to be treated, not punished | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — Drug addicts in this country are no longer seen as criminals who must be punished but are patients in need of treatment and rehabilitation. This follows a discussion between the Home Ministry (KDN) and the He…

Kedah Health director: Nine more chikungunya cases recorded in Alor Setar | Malay Mail

ALOR SETAR, June 24 — Nine more cases of chikungunya were recorded in Alor Setar, bringing the total to 23 cases suspected to be infected with the disease after displaying symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rashes. Kedah Hea…

Kedah Health director: Nine more chikungunya cases recorded in Alor Setar | Malay Mail

ALOR SETAR, June 24 — Nine more cases of chikungunya were recorded in Alor Setar, bringing the total to 23 cases suspected to be infected with the disease after displaying symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rashes. Kedah Hea…

Sustainable health goals https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2019/06/498543/sustainable-health-goals via @NST_Online

Govt launches sexual awareness videos aimed at teaching children about safe, unsafe touches https://t.co/JLPGsJkV68 via @staronline

PUTRAJAYA: The government has launched a series of videos to teach young children on sexual awareness, particularly involving safe and bad touches, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.