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14,266 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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Provide space for fitness facilities at the workplace, Dr Lee tells companies https://t.co/gpKabBsPyZ via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Companies can play a pivotal role in helping reduce risk of preventable health issues by implementing policies to inculcate a healthy lifestyle culture at workplace, according to the Health Ministry.

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MMA hits out at 'indecisive' Putrajaya over fees for doctors

Its president, Dr N Ganabaskaran, says general practitioners fail to understand the need for another round of 'merry-go-round consultations'.

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Not the sweetest of news in nation http://po.st/wDgRRT via @staronline

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes in Asia but its effects are felt far beyond the 3.6 million Malaysians who have been diagnosed with the silent killer.

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Minister urges public to notify Health Ministry on sub-standard cosmetics | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The public is urged to notify the Health Ministry on sub-standard cosmetics, especially those sold online. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this would help facilitate action to be taken by th…

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BAT Malaysia seeks judicial review of Health Ministry’s decision

PETALING JAYA: British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Bhd’s (BAT) wholly-owned subsidiary Commercial Mar-keters and Distributors Sdn Bhd (CMD) has filed ...

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Health D-G: Chemical in food grade plastics are not harmful | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The leaching of chemical compound ‘phthalate’ from plastic packaging is not at a harmful level, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the Ministry of Health through the Food Sa…

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Malaysia's population in 3Q up 0.06% to 32.63 million http://po.st/TwzRlV via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's population rose by 0.06% in the third quarter ended Sept 30,2019 to 32.63 million from a year ago while the Statistics Department data showed the number of people aged 65 and above was on the rise.

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Enforcement measures being taken to curb vaping among students: Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is already taking enforcement measures to curb the sale of electronic cigarettes containing nicotine fluids to those...

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MMC May Review Housemanship Period After Revising Standards

An MP asked if housemanship could be reduced from two years to one.

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Denda RM10,000 jika merokok di kedai makan mulai 1 Januari 2020 - Dr Dzulkefly | Astro Awani http://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/denda-rm10-000-jika-merokok-di-kedai-makan-mulai-1-januari-2020-dr-dzulkefly-222608#.Xc1P4vBfMbM.twitter via @501awani

Sehingga kini, pihaknya sedang giat menjalankan penguatkuasaan larangan merokok di premis makanan selain menekankan aspek pendidikan dalam isu berkenaan.

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82 chikungunya cases reported in Batang Padang district in Perak

IPOH: A total of 82 cases of the mosquito-borne viral infection chikungunya have been reported in Batang Padang district in Perak as of Nov 12. In a s...

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Cuepacs appeals to govt to exempt Health Ministry from hiring freeze | Malay Mail

MELAKA, Nov 13 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Service (Cuepacs) is appealing to the government to exempt the Health Ministry (KKM) from a staff recruitment curb under the Public Service Size Control…

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Putrajaya Declines Raising GP Fees, Orders Further Study

Private clinic GPs want their consultation fees raised to RM30-RM125, from RM10-RM35.

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Medical group wants equal pay for doctors, longer service contract, more public posts | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Unequal pay between contractual and permanent medical officers (MOs) and shorter service at public health institution that reduces their work experience are just some of the issues plaguing Malaysia’s healt…

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Winning the fight against pneumonia https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2019/11/537836/winning-fight-against-pneumonia via @NST_Online

In conjunction with World Pneumonia Day today, Aznim Ruhana Md Yusup talks to a mother and a paediatrician about the fatal infection.

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Rembau Hospital to begin operations in Jan next year, says Dzulkefly | Malay Mail

SEREMBAN, Nov 10 — The Rembau Hospital is expected to be fully operational by January next year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. However, he said, the emergency and maternity units may be opened earlier than that…

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M40 group not left out in terms of medical assistance, says health minister | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Government has never neglected the welfare of the M40 income group, including providing various medical-related assistance through the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Health M…

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‘MoH informed of bid for autonomy in health’ https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/11/12/moh-informed-of-bid-for-autonomy-in-health/ via @@theborneopost

KUCHING: Minister of Housing and Local Government Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian says he has conveyed to the Ministry of Health (MoH) Sarawak government’s intention of taking over the administrative autonomy for health, together with t…

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Fight for survival looms for Pharmaniaga - The Edge Markets

AS its concession nears expiry, Pharmaniaga Bhd has received a temporary lifeline from the government. But even that may be a prelude to a high-stakes fight for survival for the company.The spotlight is now on whether it can defe…

freemalaysiatoday.com

Health minister looking to resolve issues of contract medical officers

Dzulkefly Ahmad says one short-term solution would be to give such staff a higher grade, which corresponds with a higher salary bracket.

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There is indeed a medical report fee https://t.co/iuCnwd7xUe via @NST_Online

A patient at a local private hospital claimed he was charged quite an amount when he tried to retrieve his own medical report.

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MMA Protests ‘Apartheid’ Contract Medical Officer System With Lower Pay

Contract medical officers remain on UD41, but permanent medical officers are promoted to UD43.