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Civil servant fined RM1,000 for smoking in KL hospital

KUALA LUMPUR: A female civil servant was fined RM1,000 by the magistrate’s court here today for smoking at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital grounds last Dece...

Tackle serious glut of doctors, urges former MMA head

Dr David K.L Quek says the country has over-produced doctors over the last 10 years.

Haze emergency to be declared when API exceeds 500

The National Disaster Management Agency says this situation has been declared three times before.

33 at Carmen’s school suspected of having latent TB http://po.st/6EN7gj via @staronline

GEORGE TOWN: Thirty-three students and teachers who were known to have had contact with Carmen Yee before she died from tuberculosis (TB) are now found to be hosts of the TB bacteria.

Khazanah sells Prince Court Medical Centre for RM1.02b

Sale to Pantai Holdings comes just over a year after Khazanah acquired the hospital from Petronas.

Up to 30pc in eye infection cases since haze began, says Health Ministry | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 17 ― The Health Ministry today disclosed that the number of patients seeking treatment for eye infections nationwide have risen between 20 and 30 per cent in the last one month. Allergy and respiratory complaints…

Parents of Penang student who died of TB cry foul; Health Ministry starts investigations | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 17 — The distraught mother of a 19-year-old student who died of tuberculosis (TB) last month has accused the Penang Hospital of incompetence resulting in her death. Vivian Teoh, 47, who was sobbing as she berate…

Haze: Hazardous API in S'wak, over 500 schools nationwide closed

UPDATED 11.21PM | Schools in Sarawak, Selangor, Port Dickson and Putrajaya are closed due to worsening air quality.

Haze crisis: Kuching declared 'world's most polluted city'

138 Selangor schools to close today as haze situation worsens | Malay Mail

SHAH ALAM, Sept 16 — A total of 145 schools in Sepang, Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat, Klang and Petaling Perdana districts will be closed tomorrow as the haze situation in the state gets more severe. Selangor State Education Departme…

Klang Retiree Complains About Slashed Peka B40 Aid, Lengthy Screening

Mrs Lee applied for free hearing aids under Peka B40 in May, but still hasn't received them.

80pc jump in dengue cases nationwide this year, says health minister | Malay Mail

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 15 — The number of dengue cases in the country this year increased drastically by 81.8 per cent compared to last year, with 93,344 cases recorded from January until September 7, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulke…

Sue Indonesia at World Court for haze crisis

A proposal by 15 concerned Malaysian citizens to put Indonesia under a legally-binding obligation to solve haze problem.

Dzulkefly Ahmad: Govt firm on smoking ban enforcement date at eateries http://po.st/c4Zp5A via @staronline

BUTTERWORTH: The Government will not make any U-turn over its decision to enforce a smoking ban at all eateries nationwide.

A holistic approach to ageing needed in Malaysia - posthumous article by Dr Jeyaindran http://po.st/srEcCL via @staronline

Everyone needs adequate finances to age healthy with grace and dignity. For those who are not so fortunate, then the Government is responsible to find cost-efficient and practical solutions to address the looming challenge.

20 years of Mercy http://po.st/2ApPfv via @staronline

The legacy of this homegrown humanitarian organisation remains strong as it comes of age on Malaysia Day.

Malaysia's Government looks to decriminalise drug use in bid to stem disadvantage - ABC News

After a 40-year war on drugs, that's seen two Australians hanged and countless thousands of drug users locked up, there is a dramatic shift in Malaysia's approach to narcotics.

Don’t Shoot The Whistleblower, MOH

Slim River Hospital's top management is trying to find out how information was leaked about the ambulance crash.

Malaysia Day: Kuching team of 48 on medical emergency standby | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Sept 14 — A team of 48 will be on standby to provide emergency medical treatment during the Malaysia Day celebration at Stadium Perpaduan here on Monday. Sarawak Health director Dr Jamilah Hashim said two specialists, tw…

Haze: More than 300 Johor schools to close Sunday (Sept 15) http://po.st/kLoOen via @staronline

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Education Department has closed down all schools and kindergartens in Pontian, Muar and Tangkak on Sunday (Sept 15) due to the haze.

Unabating haze: Almost half of Malaysia registers ‘unhealthy’ air quality

30 areas across the country recorded 'unhealthy' API readings, while three more recorded 'very unhealthy' readings.

52-year-old businessman cycles 35,000km to raise funds for child cancer victims

KUALA LUMPUR: A 52-year-old businessman who cycled 35,000km through 26 countries for two years managed to raise RM315,000 for child cancer patients. D...

Respiratory and eye-related illnesses on the rise due to haze https://t.co/jrBThxXcEV via @staronline

KUANTAN: Early findings on the effects of haze on health has shown an increase of 30% to 40% in certain illnesses.

TPG, Hong Leong buy Columbia Asia hospitals for US$1.2 billion

The deal marks TPG’s re-entry into the hospital business in Southeast Asia, and also represents the first foray into health care for Hong Leong.