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14,016 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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thestar.com.my

IMU student in sexist uproar put on home leave, offered counselling

PETALING JAYA: An International Medical University (IMU) student has been instructed to be on home leave after anger erupted on social media when he made inappropriate comments on Facebook over the death of a local actress.

malaysiakini.com

Johor Health Dept: No deaths or red alert over toxic spill

UPDATED 11.50PM | Neither of the circulating claims are true, says department director Dr Selahuddeen Abd Aziz.

themalaysianinsight.com

Step up info war against anti-vaxxers, say medical experts

More Malay-Muslim parents reject vaccinations for their children over fears of vaccines’ halal status, prompting the government to mull making them mandatory.

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benarnews.org

Malaysia Shuts Down 13 Schools after Hundreds Complain of Toxic Fumes

Three suspects arrested as Sultan of Johor Ibrahim Iskandar expresses anger over river’s chemical pollution.

nst.com.my

Eight 'health products' containing dangerous substances confiscated https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/468474/eight-health-products-containing-dangerous-substances-confiscated via @NST_Online

dailyexpress.com.my

Stricter SOP on child marriages | Daily Express Newspaper Online

The Government will propose for stricter standard operating procedure (SOP) involving child marriages and the cases will be heard before Syariah High Court judges

malaymail.com

IMU launches disciplinary hearing against student who made sexist remarks online | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The International Medical University (IMU) announced today it would hold a disciplinary hearing to investigate a student who said women should give sex in exchange for a safe ride home. The private univer…

malaysiakini.com

Don't share child's photos, details on social media

Their social media presence may expose them to sexual grooming, says M'sians Against Pornography.

asiaone.com

2 schools in Johor hit by toxic gas ordered closed again

JOHOR BARU - Two schools affected by toxic fumes last week were ordered to close again after students started showing symptoms of chemical exposure.

theedgemarkets.com

AstraZeneca to invest more than RM500 mil in Malaysia over 5 years - The Edge Markets

AstraZeneca will invest more than RM500 million in Malaysia over the next 5 years to improve efficiency and drive productivity across its global operations, according to statement released Tuesday.

codeblue.galencentre.org

Health Care Financing: National Health Insurance Or Tax-Based System?

Galen proposes a compulsory national health insurance where all workers make a monthly contribution to a national pool of funds similar to Socso and EPF payments.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Johor records 2,222 dengue cases, 6 deaths in first 2 months

This is double the number of cases for the same period last year.

worldofbuzz.com

Famous Selangor Fertility Clinic Shuts Down After Doctor Exposed as Fake

From wannabe midwives to fake dentists offering cheap braces, if one is not careful, the 'doctor' you're seeking medical aid may be fake. Recently, a fertility clinic closed its doors after a Facebook post revealed that

malaymail.com

No plans for MoH takeover of haemodialysis centre in Seremban | Malay Mail

IPOH, March 10 — The Health Ministry does not plan to take over Mawar Haemodialysis Centre (MHC), preferring to let private operators or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operate and maintain the centre. Deputy Health Ministe…

freemalaysiatoday.com

No non-halal elements in vaccines, assures health ministry

Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye says every vaccine produced goes through a thorough study by qualified physicians.

malaymail.com

Johor chemical waste inhalation: 31 victims still in hospital | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, March 9 ― The number of people who sought treatment for inhaling poisonous gas that was emitted by chemical waste in Sungai Kim Kim near Pasir Gudang has increased to 79 as of 9.30pm yesterday. Johor Health, Environme…

malaymail.com

Big jump in Pahang dengue cases early this year | Malay Mail

PEKAN, March 9 — The Pahang Health Department has recorded 248 dengue cases, a 52 per cent rise from January to March 2 in the state this year. Its deputy director, Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed said there was one dengue death…

freemalaysiatoday.com

The politics of healthcare

Malaysians should be interested in ensuring that health is an issue of high priority on the political agenda and making sure it continues to stay there.

freemalaysiatoday.com

National health insurance the way to go, says think tank

Galen Centre CEO suggests EPF-like compulsory contributions at rates reflecting income and age.

freemalaysiatoday.com

End drugs procurement 'monopoly' within 5 years, think tank tells health ministry

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says extending Pharmaniaga's concession by 10 years will send the wrong signal.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Health ministry mulls making vaccination a must for undocumented kids

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad hopes to bring this proposal to July’s Parliament sitting to prevent spread of diseases.