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MMA welcomes bill to regulate tobacco trade

The association says the proposed Act demonstrates the government's seriousness in discouraging the smoking habit.

Health Ministry approval needed for medical marijuana research, says Dzulkefly | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The government will not obstruct any attempts to conduct clinical research into the efficacy of medical marijuana, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said as long as the individuals or organi…

Health Minister: Bill to regulate cigs, e-cigs in pipeline | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Health Ministry is currently working on a new Bill that will address both traditional tobacco cigarettes and electronic alternatives, which they aim to complete by the year’s end. Minister Datuk Seri Dzul…

Fewer Than 1% Received MySalam Critical Illness Benefit So Far

Only two out of 1,094 claims made under mySalam received the RM8,000 critical illness payment.

Why Malaysia needs one law to cover all tobacco products

Former health official says all tobacco products should be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes.

Patients free to choose paying service

FROM DATUK DR NOOR HISHAM ABDULLAH ,Director-general of Health Malaysia

Malaysia among preferred destinations for IVF, says Health Minister | Malay Mail

ALOR SETAR, April 7 — Malaysia has become one of the preferred destinations for couples from other countries to treat infertility and achieve pregnancy through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly…

MMC website is still down since 12 March 2019!! Here's where to get info

Malaysian Medical and Health news on Telegram - updated daily!

Daily 15-minute exercise sessions in ministries soon | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Cabinet has agreed that every ministry will have 15-minute exercise sessions every day to encourage a healthy lifestyle, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said under this programme…

Anti-Drug Agency: Govt mulls setting up drug-related mental health rehab centres | Malay Mail

PASIR MAS, April 7 ― The government will consider the need to set up special rehabilitation centres for people suffering mental illness arising from synthetic drugs abuse like methamphetamine and syabu. Director-general of the Na…

People will take advantage if medical pot made legal, says anti-drugs chief

Zulkifli Abdullah says countries that have legalised marijuana for recreational use regret the move.

Government cannot ban smoking in private cars

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no authority to ban smoking in private vehicles, according to Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. He said privat...

NPRA recalls traditional Chinese medicine after high mercury find https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/476572/npra-recalls-traditional-chinese-medicine-after-high-mercury-find via @NST_Online

Fatimah launches DIY cervical cancer screening campaign https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/04/06/fatimah-launches-diy-cervical-cancer-screening-campaign/ via @theborneopost

KUCHING: Minister for Welfare, Community Well-Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah launched Sarawak’s first state-wide DIY (do-it-yourself) cervical cancer screening campaign at City One Megama…

Ministry tracks thousands of online ads for illicit medicines

Since 2016, nearly 6,000 notices have been sent to e-commerce platforms demanding the removal of advertising links.

Housemen can be recalled during their off days if necessary, says Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Hospitals are allowed to recall housemen during their single off days per week and replace them at the end of their training, where nece...

After 21 years, Malaysia’s longest surviving heart transplant patient is still going strong

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Over two decades ago, a dark cloud hung over Albert Gunaratnam’s life when he experienced a severe heart attack that left him gasping for breath. At that time, doctors gave him about six months to live if…

Study: Malaysia is the largest consumer of illegal cigarettes in the world with over 12 billion sticks sold in 2018

The study found that 58.9 per cent of cigarettes sold in Malaysia were illegal.

Good move to introduce laws, increase no smoking zones

LETTER | Second-hand smoke is just as detrimental and more awareness is needed in this matter.

Protect private care patients http://po.st/UdL65Z via @staronline

From DATUK DR S. H. LEE, Kuala Lumpur.

MySalam, not quite a private health insurance scheme

It is more like a social welfare protection scheme focused on health issues, which would make it unique as one of the largest such schemes ever proposed in Malaysia.

Nurul Izzah calls for standardised hygiene, health management in prisons | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Permatang Pauh member of parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar suggested that the hygiene and health management in prisons nationwide to be standardised to ensure the welfare of inmates. Nurul Izzah said the standa…

Rembau Hospital to open by June, says minister | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — The Rembau Hospital will open by June, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today amid questions about the facility during the Rantau by-election. Dzulkefly said the 76-bed RM104 million government…