14,177 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
14,177 archived reports
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Haze is taking a toll on Malaysians' lungs: doctors report asthma cases jumping eightfold as haze-linked respiratory and eye infections rise nationwide. 🌫️
🚨 Johor hospital probes sexual harassment complaint Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru has formed a special investigation committee to investigate a complaint involving a medical specialist. The Johor Health Department says attempts to conceal, obstruct or pressure staff into withdrawing complaints will not be tolerated. The investigation is ongoing, and no finding of wrongdoing has been made.
🩺 Pollution must be factored into cancer prevention, says Sultan Nazrin The Perak Sultan urged Malaysia to address industrial waste, vehicle emissions and water pollution as cancer-prevention issues, alongside smoking and lifestyle factors.
Serian state of emergency declared after haze API hits 521 — Malaysia's first haze emergency. Government offices closed; only essential services run. 😷
Malaysia loses Dr Ronald McCoy, 96: obstetrician, former MMA president, co-founder of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning campaign to abolish nuclear weapons. 🕊
Doctors warn long-term haze exposure raises lung cancer, heart disease and miscarriage risk, and can stunt lung growth in children, per MOH's advisory. 🫁