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

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Health Ministry urges Malaysians to shun sickly sweet bubble tea | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — Consumers should avoid bubble tea drinks that may contain over twice the recommended daily sugar intake in a single serving, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said Malaysians must be…

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Medical graduates must register with MMC before applying for housemanship: MMC president

KUALA LUMPUR: Medical graduates who wish to obtain a letter confirming registration eligibility from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) to apply for ...

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Top doctors' body calls for action against specialist who sent penis pics to patient

The Malaysian Medical Association urges authorities to conduct a thorough probe.

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Health Ministry urges Malaysians to shun sickly sweet bubble tea | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — Consumers should avoid bubble tea drinks that may contain over twice the recommended daily sugar intake in a single serving, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said Malaysians must be…

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Minister puzzled over claim pigeon droppings caused students' respiratory woes

Dzulkefly Ahmad says the Health Ministry will stick to its own analysis.

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Centralised database crucial to tackle mental illness, says NGO

An activist notes that a national registry for suicides stopped recording information in 2009.

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NGOs urge ban on malathion, want pesticide buffer zones around schools http://po.st/IQ6YNK via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (Panap) has urged the government to ban malathion and set up pesticide-free buffer zones around schools following the poisoning of students in Port Dickson.

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Health Ministry: Ban 'ghost smoke' candy even if it is not harmful http://po.st/YRdse7 via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry did not find any forbidden ingredients in the controversial "ghost smoke" candy but product seizures were made because it violated labelling requirements.

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MMC: Final year transcripts accepted for housemanship pre-employment letter http://po.st/ztO83k via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has decided to extend the letter confirming registration eligibility to medical graduates, if they can show the last transcript of their results from their respective universities.

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PAS lambasts proposal to decriminalise drug addiction, addicts

PETALING JAYA: PAS hit out at Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad for pushing a controversial initiative to decriminalise drug addicts as well as drug addiction.

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Overcrowding at government hospitals

More patients seeking treatment at emergency and trauma departments mean more admissions to government hospitals and higher expenditure.

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Ministry to curb sale of gadgets doubling as vape or e-cigarettes to school children

PETALING JAYA: The market is full of devices that come with a multitude of functions. For instance, a wristwatch can measure your heart rate or serve ...

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How to choose the right contraceptive method

There are many ways to prevent unwanted pregnancies but it is up to the couple to select a suitable birth control measure.

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Health Minister: We cannot allow sale of 'ghost smoke' candy http://po.st/Qzq2PN via @staronline

PETALING JAYA (Bernama): The Health Ministry's Food Safety and Quality Division has begun its investigation into the "smoke candy" that is reported to be sold freely in Sabah towns.

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Bubble tea, a sweet but deadly brew?

Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes and obesity in Asia, and its love for bubble tea is not helping.

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Malaysia lacks neuropsychiatric specialists, says Health Minister | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, July 22 — Malaysia is desperately lacking neuropsychiatric specialists, and this is highly worrying especially with the increasing number of patients in need of assistance every year, said Health Minister Datuk Ser…

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Health Ministry calls for border enforcement agency cooperation to curb influx of vape products http://po.st/16e7g1 via @staronline

SEREMBAN (Bernama): The Health Ministry (MOH) has called for closer cooperation among enforcement agencies at the border to prevent the influx of electronic cigarettes or vape products into the country.

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Learn first aid to help save lives, says Dr M | Malay Mail

KLANG, July 20 — The Malaysian government encourages everyone to learn first aid as it plays a very critical role in helping to sustain the lives of those who suffer from injuries, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. The prime minister…

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‘Human error’ during pesticide spraying behind Negri Sembilan school students poisoning | Malay Mail

PORT DICKSON, July 20 — A case of ‘human error’ exposed 283 primary students to a recent pesticide poisoning incident, two deputy ministers said today. In a joint press...

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Toxic waters! Independent labs find Kuala Koh water supply to be contaminated

UPDATED 7.10PM | Medical NGO to meet health minister today to call for an inquiry into the deaths of Bateq villagers.

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Expert tells why online sale of abortion pills on the rise

There is a lack of accessible facilities for those needing to end pregnancies, says an adviser to the Federation of Reproductive Health Associations.

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Extended operating hours of more large public clinics could reduce hospital crowding

KUALA LUMPUR: Extending the operating hours of large public clinics (KK) across the country can be seen as an alternative to reduce the congestion of ...