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More drugs to be specifically listed as outlawed

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA), which was amended last year, needs to be upgraded to combat new psychoactive substance (NPS) drugs. Bukit Aman

Malaysia's field hospital in Cox's Bazaar to be improved

COX'S BAZAR (Bangladesh): Malaysia will look into ways to further improve and upgrade the services provided in the Malaysian field hospital here so as to

Buying medicine online - is it worth the risk?

CLOTHING, accessories, home items, gadgets, cosmetics and skincare products are some of the things that you may find on online shopping platforms.

All medicines, vaccines halal

GEORGE TOWN: All medicines and vaccines given to patients in Malaysia are halal, the Health Ministry said.

Health Ministry actively monitors prescription drugs sold to Malaysians

PEKAN: The Health Ministry is constantly monitoring the situation to ensure that prescription drugs are not sold through the internet. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said that the National Pharmaceutical Regula…

Regarding the recent MMC elections by post:

A letter from DR K.H. SNG , Kuala Lumpur

Meet The Malaysian Doctor Who Is On A Mission To Eradicate Cervical Cancer

She's introducing a do-it-yourself pap smear kit.

Sarawak deputy CM confirms Kuching man is seventh rabies victim

KUCHING, Jan 27 — A 59-year old man from Kuching division is the latest person to contract rabies after being bitten by a rabid dog...

All medicines, vaccines from Health Ministry halal, says Dr Hilmi

GEORGE TOWN: All medicines and vaccines given to patients in Malaysia are halal, the Health Ministry said.

Malaysians not affected by South Korean hospital fire

PUTRAJAYA: No Malaysians were involved in the deadly blaze at a hospital in South Korea, Wisma Putra confirmed today.

Made in Malaysia stethoscope with AI

PETALING JAYA: A new made-in-Malaysia stethoscope with artificial intelligence abilities will improve how doctors listen to the heart and lungs, said Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

MoH always on the lookout for unregistered medications

JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is always on the lookout for the sale of unregistered medications in the country, including those sold online. Its Pharmaceutical Services Division senior …

Doctor in Kevin Morais trial

Pathologist charged with killing DPP becomes incensed in court during questioning by his lawyer.

UCrest on the move with Russia

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 17): UCrest Bhd, a healthcare application developer and network solutions provider, expects revenue to surge by 8 to 10 times this year, boosted by orders from Russia, Eg Kah Yee, chairman and founder, says in a…

Nictoine is an addictive drug, so no surprise

A NATIONAL panel of public health experts concluded in a report released Tuesday that vaping with e-cigarettes that contain nicotine can be addictive and that teenagers who use the devices may be at higher risk of smoking.

Malaysia says Gala, Granny Smith apples safe for consumption after social media virals old 2015 news

SE Asia News -The Malaysian authorities clarified on Wednesday that two brands of American apples banned for bacterial contamination in 2015 are now safe for consumption.. Read more at

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Pushed to the private sector

A letter from UD54 SOON TO BE PRIVATE , Ipoh

Another data breach

Organ or tissue donation is a noble practice, one that has not exactly picked up in Malaysia. In fact, according to this report, Malaysia has one of the

Tackling mental health issues in young people

The demands of living in current times are causing depression, anxiety and other mental health problems in young people, writes Nadia Badarudin

Flexihours : "The final irony is this: the ministry’s announcement has only helped me to make a more definitive pla…

Flexihours : "The final irony is this: the ministry’s announcement has only helped me to make a more definitive plan for my own future and join the private sector." https://t.co/0EZh4Vb14j

Should medical examination be required to license elderly drivers?

Licensed drivers over the age of 65 should be required to undergo medical tests every six months to ensure their fitness for operating a motor vehicle, sug

Moderate growth expected for healthcare sector in 2018 - The Edge Markets

Healthcare sector

HSA issues warning on 2 TCM health products sold in Malaysia after one woman admitted to ICU, another suffered faci…

HSA issues warning on 2 TCM health products sold in Malaysia after one woman admitted to ICU, another suffered facial burns https://t.co/tp458mxRqm