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Housemanship backlog due to limited vacancies, minister says

Dzulkefly states public hospitals only capable of absorbing 3,400 grads yearly for training programme.

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M'sian-born immunologist made US National Academy of Inventors fellow https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/01/01/msianborn-immunologist-made-us-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/#zIseciQojSF1geCx.99

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian-born immunologist has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in the United States.

See you in court, Health Ministry tells Smokers Right Club

Smoking ban: After eateries, govt identifying launderettes and more - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/LFjt7E via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to gazette more establishments as no-smoking areas, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad as the nation begins its first day of smoking ban at all eateries and restaurants.

Smoking ban starts today - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/G90ryE via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: It’s all systems go for the no-smoking ruling at all eateries and restaurants starting today.

Passive smokers waiting for their break | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The Health Ministry will enforce a smoking ban at all restaurants, eateries and roadside stalls nationwide effective January 1, 2019. Unfortunately, this significant effort to improve public health was met…

Kedai kopi culture can be free of cigarettes

Smoking ban goes into effect today. Happy new year!

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): All food premises have been gazetted as no-smoking zones, effective from midnight Monday (Dec 31), says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Health Ministry: no agents selling no-smoking signage

IPOH (Bernama): The Health Ministry does not have agents selling no-smoking signage at restaurants and food premises, says its Deputy Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Attention doctors: the MMC wants to hear from you re draft of the 2019 Code of Professional Conduct

Medical News Roundup for 2018 - the year in review

IGP: Police disapprove marijuana for medical purposes | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) disagreed with the move to legalise the use of marijuana products for medicinal purposes as practised in Thailand. Inspector-general of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun sai…

UK-based surgeon exposes quack dentist offering cheap braces online, Malaysia News - AsiaOne

PETALING JAYA - UK-trained Dr Nur Amalina Che Bakri has spoken out against cheap braces that were offered on social media.

RM2 billion health insurance scheme given free to B40 group

African Swine Fever virus: Malaysia widens ban on pork products http://po.st/mDqcjF via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is stepping up its enforcement to prevent the African swine fever (ASF) virus from spreading to the nation following its outbreak in other countries with the Year of the Pig approaching.

1,709 secondary school students found to be drug positive | Malay Mail

KAJANG, Dec 28 — A total of 1,709 secondary school students in 176 high-risk areas was found to be positive on drugs as of October this year, said the Director-General of the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), Datuk Seri Zulkifli…

Influx of dialysis patients: Financial burden to gov't?

COMMENT | Gov't should focus on peritoneal dialysis which will save rural folks money, travelling time.

Malaysia Fares Worst In Asean For Nutrition | Star2.com http://po.st/QE31yw via @po_st

Why wait so long for doctors ? http://po.st/2XFWSi via @staronline

From Dr K.H. SNG, Kuala Lumpur.

Medical tourism market in Malaysia set to expand

The medical tourism market in Malaysia is forecast to grow at a robust pace between 2016 and 2024. Persistent government activities synergizing the medical tourism industry and lower cost of medical services compared to their cou…

AIDS council slams Jakim’s ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTs

Malaysian AIDS Council says Jakim’s 'revamped' programme to reach out to LGBT community has deviated from programme’s original aim

Breast cancer strikes even 20-year-olds | Daily Express Newspaper Online

State Law and Native Affairs Assistant Minister Jannie Lasimbang said breast cancer is the most common and leading form of cancer among women in Sabah

Dzulkefly: S'wak minister clarified state supports public smoking ban

He says Sim Kui Hian's previous statement on the matter had been misinterpreted.