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Minister assures there's still time for talks on Peka B40

Dzulkefly Ahmad says that the engagement process with healthcare providers is ongoing.

Health Ministry to keep a close watch on health impact once bauxite mining resumes https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/462051/health-ministry-keep-close-watch-health-impact-once-bauxite-mining via @NST_Online

Putrajaya warned against working with tobacco industry-funded lobby groups | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 ― The Malaysia Medical association (MMA) has warned the federal government today against working with groups that are stealthily being funded by tobacco companies. In a press statement, MMA said they stand wi…

Private hospital in Kedah says sorry for 'racist' scholarship ad http://po.st/T1wJKp via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: A private hospital in Kedah has apologised for putting up a scholarship advertisement "deemed racist" by the public on social media.

PSM: MySalam only benefits private insurer, not rakyat

SEMENYIH POLLS | Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj reiterates concerns over Great Eastern's involvement in B40 health insurance scheme.

Clinics more practical than hospital in Semenyih, says health minister

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says building a hospital would involve a number of factors, following the proposal by PH candidate Muhammad Aiman Zainali.

Include provision of mental wellbeing at workplace in OSHA | Malay Mail

Health Ministry denies neglect at Mawar Medical Centre

Dzulkefly Ahmad clarifies that the mass resignation of specialists was due to internal problems.

Dr Dzulkefly: Ministry sealed premises after management said it would shut from Feb 14 Read more at

SEREMBAN: The Health Ministry decided to seal the premises that houses both the Mawar Medical Centre (MMC) and the Mawar Haemodialysis Centre (MHC) on Thursday (Feb 14) only because the management had informed its dialysis patien…

Legalising marijuana detrimental to Malaysians, says Dr Siti Hasmah

THE government should refrain from pursuing the proposal to legalise the usage of cannabis in the country, as such a move could have adverse impact

Tobacco refills for heat-not-burn IQOS devices exempted from carrying pictorial warnings for now

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MoH) said today that that tobacco refills for heat-not-burn (HNB) IQOS devices do not need to carry pictorial warni...

The Battle for Legal Medical Marijuana Hits Malaysia https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/vbw7b9/the-battle-for-legal-medical-marijuana-hits-malaysia?utm_campaign=sharebutton via @vicecanada

A landmark decision legalizing medical weed in Thailand has some other countries questioning whether they should follow suit.

IJN division to roll out new initiatives, services this year

The National Heart Institute’s (IJN) private healthcare division will introduce three new initiatives and services throughout the year to cater for the ongoing demands and diversify its offerings from cardiac health.

MSU students bag best research award https://borneobulletin.com.bn/msu-students-bag-best-research-award/ via @Borneo Bulletin Online

| Hakim Hayat | FIVE students of Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia emerged champions for best research at the 10th Medical Undergraduates’ Annual Scientific Research Meeting (MUASRM) in November 2018. According to…

How to reduce drug prices without imposing a ceiling | Malay Mail

FEBRUARY 15 — The Ministry of Health may possibly introduce a price control mechanism for drugs in the middle of the year. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad told the Dewan Rakyat last November that the government wanted to set ceil…

Thirteen defy smoking ban, caught lighting up at Tawau airport Read more at

KOTA KINABALU: Thirteen people, including foreign tourists, were issued summonses during a crackdown at Sabah’s east coast Tawau airport for contravening the smoking ban.

Sabah mulls vaccinating all kids, including stateless https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/460110/sabah-mulls-vaccinating-all-kids-including-stateless via @NST_Online

Health Ministry seals deregistered MMC, MHC http://po.st/y7UMLM via @staronline

SEREMBAN: The Health Ministry has sealed both the deregistered 98-bed Mawar Medical Centre (MMC) and Mawar Haemodialysis Centre (MHC) here.

Dzulkefly: Govt has identified alternative haemodialysis centres for Mawar patients

PETALING JAYA: The government has identified alternative haemodialysis centres for patients of the recently deregistered Mawar Medical Centre (MMC) in Seremban following the centre’s failure to make such arrangements before its c…

Plastic pollution: One town smothered by 17,000 tonnes of rubbish

One small town has become a dumping ground for the world's waste and it's causing a stink.

Cancer Council denies endorsing charity ‘Red Edition’ e-cigs | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — The National Cancer Council (Makna) has denied supporting the sale of e-cigarettes after its logo was featured in promotional material for a “Red Edition” charity product. The council also reiterated that i…

Ministry never approved herbal med which 'cures dengue, Zika and chikungunya' https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/459860/ministry-never-approved-herbal-med-which-cures-dengue-zika-and via @NST_Online

After smoking ban, Putrajaya mulls plain packaging for cigarettes

Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye says the ministry will study the matter and consult with stakeholders.

Treating cancer the smart way https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2019/02/459404/treating-cancer-smart-way via @NST_Online

Tumour profiling offers an innovative and effective way of treating cancer writes Meera Murugesan