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No Covid-19 tests required to enter Malaysia https://t.co/sbws2ii0eM — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 4, 2022

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says pre-departure and on-arrival tests are no longer needed from Aug 1.

Health safeguards are in place, but report symptoms of monkeypox immediately, say experts https://t.co/NWhrQGvgbd — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 4, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: There are adequate public health safeguards in place to prevent the spread of monkeypox, but health experts suggest that those returning from abroad report any symptoms related to the virus immediately.

Malaysia targets Qatar and Azerbaijan for medical tourism https://t.co/q5PCYnfKCw — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 4, 2022

Malaysia is looking to extend its network of target countries, to develop medical tourism. Read the full article to learn about their plan.

Adeeba Steps Down As International AIDS Society President https://t.co/eg6fIbFUvl — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 3, 2022

IAS executive director Birgit Poniatowski says University of Malaya’s Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman brought tenacity to her two-year term leading the IAS through the uncertainty of Covid-19.

Less than 43pc of children in Malaysia fully vaxxed against Covid, Dewan Rakyat told https://t.co/fSt0dVg8BW — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 3, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — A total of 1.76 million or 49.8 per cent of children aged between five and 11 in the country have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine as of...

New Covid-19 cases jump to 4,204 on Tuesday https://t.co/IQHv8JC4R8 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 3, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: New Covid-19 cases shot up from 2,783 infections on Sunday to 4,204 on Tuesday.

Citing Poisons Act, pharmacists urge Health Ministry to raid vape shops ahead of generational tobacco ban https://t.co/hdG1sHwarq — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 3, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) called on the Ministry of Health (MoH) to conduct nationwide checks and raids on sales of nicotine products by those...

Khairy: MOH’s RM1, RM5 Hospital Charges Not Sustainable https://t.co/q6tuV5X3iN — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 3, 2022

Future-proof health financing options will be included in the Health White Paper that is to be presented by year end, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

Malaysia Lacks HIV Stories, While Successful Countries Struggle With Apathy https://t.co/KsDqs1rYCC — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 2, 2022

CodeBlue editor-in-chief Boo Su-Lyn tells the AIDS 2022 conference that stigma and discrimination in Malaysia – which is seeing rising HIV infections – must be tackled so that people living with HIV can share their stories for be…

Smoker digital tracking system poser https://t.co/hEghmaUSap — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 2, 2022

Consortium proposes tobacco track and trace plan

3,213 new Covid-19 cases, Kuala Lumpur highest | New Straits Times https://t.co/ugEp0ytDFm — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 2, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Daily Covid-19 cases jumped to 3,213 on Tuesday compared to 2,783 the previous day.

Health experts praise decision to refer GEG bill to PSC https://t.co/gR888qkxag — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 2, 2022

They say the committee can address loopholes in the bill and ensure its smooth and effective implementation.

Selangor DOSH investigates death of worker hit by an iron billet https://t.co/oRus5KnkqR — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

SHAH ALAM, Aug 1 — The Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) will conduct further investigations to identify the cause of death and parties responsible for...

MOH agrees to reduce fine to RM500 in Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill https://t.co/1NPczanHXl — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has agreed to amend the quantum of fines from RM5,000 to RM500 or community service orders for the offences...

Khairy: 2025 target date for anti-smoking laws allows ample time for smooth regulatory transition https://t.co/0DvnQbgiVv — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Setting January 1, 2025 as the beginning of the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 would give Putrajaya enough time to ensure a smooth...

Doctors’ groups clash over GEG bill https://t.co/EVXjdlMmOx — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

One calls for caution over the proposed Generational End Game law while the other urges Putrajaya to press on with it.

'Prioritise undergraduates' mental health and wellbeing' https://t.co/MewTxsA6CC — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The abrupt shift to online learning, combined with the movement restrictions implemented during the Covid-19 outbreak two years ago, has affected the mental health and wellbeing of students, especially those who wer…

2,783 new Covid-19 cases, 9 deaths reported on July 31 https://t.co/eAj8tTWZPx — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 2,783 new Covid-19 infections as of Sunday, bringing the national total to 4,680,053.

Tobacco manufacturers warn of RM5bil losses from GEG law https://t.co/T8J0b96JfP — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

The Confederation of Malaysian Tobacco Manufacturers claims that the law could also create a generation of criminals, penalised for accessing tobacco materials that are legal for others.

Vape traders claim Khairy misled them on GEG https://t.co/QGFqNoupVw — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Aug 1, 2022

Industry leaders say they came under pressure from the health minister to support the tobacco control bill.

Traveller's Pass on MySejahtera no longer required from Aug 1 https://t.co/TVoeJvemdk — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 30, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Starting Monday (Aug 1), travellers entering the country will no longer need to submit their details and complete the Traveller's Pass feature on the MySejahtera application.

IHH, Prodia to strengthen medical tourism between Malaysia, Indonesia https://t.co/DwNW6dQuT9 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 30, 2022

JAKARTA: IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHH) and PT Prodia Widyahusada Tbk (Prodia) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide options for comprehensive healthcare services to Prodia customers seeking medical treatment in Ma…

More than half of new Covid-19 cases from Klang Valley | New Straits Times https://t.co/08j0G7S0yV — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 30, 2022

In Rare Achievement, Malaysia Hits Target Methadone Coverage Among Drug Addicts https://t.co/tjFrx4UkNP — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jul 29, 2022

Malaysia is one of just six countries that achieved the global 2025 target of 50% opioid agonist treatment coverage among people who inject drugs, reaching 70% in 2017-2021, second highest after Seychelles (90%).