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Smoking ban in public places cannot be challenged, High Court told

Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan says smokers can still smoke if they wish but they have to do it 3m away from any restaurant.

Budget 2020: Dear Health Ministry, here’s how to spend your money

IN previous columns, we’ve already built a realistic funding mechanism that guarantees a predictable, generous and gradually increasing sum to the Health Ministry (MOH).

UM eyes top role in transplants https://www.nst.com.my/education/2019/08/514686/um-eyes-top-role-transplants via @NST_Online

UNIVERSITI Malaya, through its teaching hospital University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), intends to become a centre of excellence for medical transplants in Southeast Asia.

Exam for Taiwan dental graduates wanting to register in Malaysia under review, says dep minister https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/08/21/exam-for-taiwan-dental-graduates-wanting-to-register-in-malaysia-under-review-says-dep-minister/ via @@theborneopost

SIBU: The Health Ministry is reviewing a 2016 decision requiring dental graduates from Taiwan to sit for a qualifying examination in Malaysia, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. He explained that in 2016, the then Mini…

MOF rubbishes claim MySalam a 'get rich quick' scheme

It also reiterates that there is no profit element for any insurance companies under the scheme.

Amount spent treating smoking diseases four times higher than cigarette tax collection (Updated)

SHAH ALAM: For every ringgit the government collects in taxes on cigarettes, it expects to spend RM4 on treatment for smoking-related diseases. Deputy...

Sultan Nazrin officiates Simpang health clinic https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/514111/sultan-nazrin-officiates-simpang-health-clinic via @NST_Online

Decision on compulsory vaccination soon: MOH

PETALING JAYA: The government is expected to make a decision soon on whether to make immunisation mandatory for all toddlers and children, according t...

Dzulkefly: Former Health Ministry deputy Dr Jeyaindran’s death a huge loss | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad has described the death today of retired deputy director-general of health Datuk Seri Dr S. Jeyaindran as a huge loss to the nation’s health sector. He said Dr Jey…

Former Health deputy director-general Dr Jeyaindran dies http://po.st/v0wX3x via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: Former Health Ministry deputy director-general Datuk Seri Dr Jeyaindran Sinnadurai died early Monday (Aug 19) morning at the age of 64.

More than 100,000 M'sians to suffer kidney failure in next 20 years, Health Ministry warns

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 100,000 Malaysians are expected to suffer kidney failure over the next two decades, warns the Health Ministry.

Ban junk food ads, govt urged https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/513741/ban-junk-food-ads-govt-urged via @NST_Online

Domestic Trade Ministry To Review Medicine Price Control Mechanism

Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says MOH is currently finalising the drug price control mechanism.

Time To Deregulate Doctors’ Professional Fees

The fee schedules under the PHFSA controlling GPs’ and specialists’ consultation fees should be abolished.

NIOSH launches Media Safety Passport programme https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/513081/niosh-launches-media-safety-passport-programme via @NST_Online

Malaysian to be youngest student at Royal College of Surgeons

PETALING JAYA: Emir Haady Imran Zulkharnain (pix), 16, will be the youngest student at the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) in Dublin when the academi...

Expert warns of radiation risk from revival of tin mining

It's much more worrying than the waste the Lynas plant produces, says a specialist in radiology.

HSA issues warning against three products containing undeclared potent medical ingredients with severe side effects, sold online and at Redhill Market

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has issued an alert, warning the public against purchasing and consuming three products called ‘Skinny Lolita’, ‘Xtreme Candy’ and ‘unlabelled clear capsules’ containing dark brown powder. Thes…

Don’t be fooled by unregistered medicine, health product claims — NGO https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/08/15/dont-be-fooled-by-unregistered-medicine-health-product-claims-ngo/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR: The level of public awareness on the use of unregistered medicines and health products is still poor despite various effort taken by the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in addressing the issue.…

Bringing the future of healthcare to Malaysia

In 1997, the government launched the Telemedicine Blueprint — a move that was driven by a vision that one day, patients would no longer need to travel to see their doctors. They could just video call or chat with themBut the idea…

KK mulls designated smoking zones as state-wide ban draws near https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/512535/kk-mulls-designated-smoking-zones-state-wide-ban-draws-near via @NST_Online

Here's How Bubble Tea Can Affect Your Health | Star2.com http://po.st/8p53mE via @po_st

A doctor and a dietitian weight in on how the current craze about bubble tea can prove to be dangerous to our health, due to its high sugar content.

Ministry needs more allocation to meet health needs http://po.st/4AMKGg via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite Pakatan Harapan’s promise to fund the Health Ministry up to 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2023, it is still largely “business as usual” after more than a year.

Dengue Outbreak 2019 – Making Sense Of The Data

Comparing rates gives us a better idea of how different states are coping with dengue.