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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.

Sarawak says will enforce own version of smoking ban | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Dec 24 — Sarawak Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian today defended the state government’s decision not to implement Putrajaya’s smoking ban effective January 1 next year. He said the state will h…

M’sia’s medical devices industry gaining global recognition

Global exports of M’sia medical devices accounted for nearly RM20b in 2017; potential to be regional hub.

After Sarawak, Sabah says may review smoking ban | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 24 — Sabah is next to review the national smoking ban enforceable as of next year after Sarawak claimed that the east Malaysian state had autonomy over the matter. Deputy Chief Minister and state Local Governme…

Health Ministry wants public to be its 'eyes and ears' once smoking ban kicks in

Malaysian Professor wins US award

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian nutritionist in the US has won the Outstanding Immigrant Health Professional Award for 2018.

Smoking ban: Whose call?

Chong says smoking ban under Ministry of Health which covers the whole nation, calls on Sarawak to state its stand on the issue KUCHING: The Sarawak government must make its stand clear – whether to endorse or oppose the federal…

Framework for sustainable retirement villages in Malaysia - The Edge Markets

The new retirement age is 95”, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahahtir Mohamad said in jest on Oct 1, which was coincidentally, also the International Day of the Elderly.Of course, population ageing is not just a laughing matter — it is b…

Salahuddin: MOA tightens control on chilli import

Smoking ban doesn’t apply to Sarawak – Dr Sim

KUCHING: A smoking ban to be enforced by the federal government from Jan 1 next year does not apply to Sarawak unless the Sarawak government adopts the new policy. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said…

High Blood Pressure Has No Symptoms Until It's Too Late | Star2.com http://po.st/sZwnUp via @po_st

When you have hypertension or high blood pressure, having no symptoms doesn’t mean that you do not have this common condition.

Putting youth mental health on the agenda

Well said YBMK! Don't overlook the deeds of our hardworking, capable doctors

COMMENT | Teething issues, such as long waiting times at clinics, are bound to arise from time to time.

Islam and vaccines

21 chilli samples contained pesticide residues: Health Ministry

Honouring AIDS fighters - Metro News | The Star Online http://po.st/GQ1lEx via @staronline

THE return of the Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award after a six-year hiatus was marked with a grand and memorable event at the Malaysian AIDS Foundation.

On the shortage of medicines at hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: The current shortage of medicines at government hospitals nationwide is due to e-procurement problems and is supply related, the Dewan Negara was told on Thursday (Dec 20).

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Singapore's staggering healthcare costs may be pushing medical tourists to Malaysia

Malaysia and Thailand offer more cost-competitive alternatives.

Health DG: Indonesian who died from rabies in Kuching not infected in Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 ― The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) today confirmed that an Indonesian succumbed to rabies at a private hospital in Kuching, Sarawak yesterday, and that she was not infected in Malaysia. Health director-g…

Marrying scientific studies with clinical expertise

A thorough and more comprehensive qualification as competent doctors

Dentures and good oral health