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Gas detected in Pasir Gudang could cause cancer - chemistry expert

Three types of gas - acrylonitrile, acrolein and methyl mercaptan - have been detected in the area.

Government Doctors Deplore Sexual Jokes, Racist Insults, Discrimination

Respondents complained about verbal abuse, racist insults, ogling, sexual comments, inappropriate physical contact, and gender and racial discrimination.

130 fall ill just hours after schools reopen http://po.st/Ix9nFG via @staronline

PASIR GUDANG: It was supposed to have been the first day for the 111 schools in Pasir Gudang after they had to close due to pollution last week but barely three hours after classes started, students and teachers experienced breat…

Doctor-hospital bed ratio in Johor still way off Health Ministry target, says exco | Malay Mail

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 30 — The ratio of doctors to hospital beds in Johor is still way off the target set by the Health Ministry. State Health, Culture and Heritage Committee chairman Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar said this was based on…

Malaysians to cut back on soft drinks once sugar tax kicks in, survey finds | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Over half of Malaysians surveyed in a poll say they would consume less soft drinks once the sugar tax takes effect tomorrow. The Star reported today that the poll, conducted by international survey agency…

Health Ministry to probe tainted bottled water from Malaysia after Singapore ban | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The Health Ministry will investigate the case of bottled drinking water from a Malaysian manufacturer which has been banned in Singapore due to the presence of bacteria. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon…

Time to revisit policies, OSH issues in hospitals https://t.co/lHtrWgU03H via @NST_Online

All Pasir Gudang schools to open tomorrow after temporary shutdown due to air pollution | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — All schools and educational institutions will resume normal operations starting tomorrow, the Johor education department said today, amid ongoing concerns about a possible exposure to poisonous gas in the…

DOSH, NIOSH to be separated https://t.co/9ic4vefRVE via @staronline

BANGI: The Human Resources Ministry is planning to separate the roles of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) through a proposed new Bill.

Medical Microbiologist Dr Vanitha Is A Role Model For Girls | Star2.com http://po.st/CrPeZq via @po_st

Most girls grow up believing that STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) related careers are more suited to boys. Medical microbiologist Dr Vanitha Mariappan disproves such myths and is an inspiring role model.

MOH: Put up no smoking signs from Jan 1, or face summonses

SEREMBAN: The Ministry of Health (MOH) today reminded operators of restaurants to exhibit no smoking signs on their premises or face summonses, starti...

Bacteria found in another Malaysian bottled water brand https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/06/500041/bacteria-found-another-malaysian-bottled-water-brand via @NST_Online

Dzulkefly: Three more blood test laboratories by year end | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Three more laboratories providing nucleic acid testing (NAT) will be built by the Health Ministry (KKM) by the end of the year, bringing a total of four NAT laboratories nationwide including the existing o…

Yeo Bee Yin: Three hazardous gases found in Pasir Gudang, one an ‘anomaly’ | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Authorities have detected three types of flammable and toxic gases in Pasir Gudang, Johor, one which they suspect to be the main contributor to the recent complaints of breathing difficulties among nearby…

In 'game-changing' move, gov't seeks to decriminalise personal drug use

This is not to be mistaken for legalisation of drugs, says Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Pharmacists aren't just medicine sellers https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/06/499764/pharmacists-arent-just-medicine-sellers via @NST_Online

Health ministry sets up special committee to study control over e-cigarettes | Malay Mail

SERDANG, June 27 — A special committee under the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been set up to examine issues relating to control over electronic cigarettes and vape. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the matter was d…

Health minister calls for tact amid concern over backlash from drug law reform | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today the government must handle its plan to decriminalise drug dependency “with care and tact”. In the first official statement since his ministry made a jo…

Dzulkefly: Compounds for lighting up at eateries to start on Jan 1 http://po.st/ka1JZh via @staronline

SERDANG: The smoking ban at open-air eateries will be strictly enforced from Jan 1 next year and compounds will be issued to those flouting the law, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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App to gauge youths’ mental health http://po.st/tUClfs via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: An app that allows Malaysian youth to screen themselves for mental health issues is in the works, says Universiti Malaya Faculty of Medicine deputy dean (Post Graduate) Prof Dr Maznah Dahlui.

Malacca hospital denies 'ethnic cleansing' and hiring cronies

UPDATED 7.50PM | Malacca Umno Youth claims 11 managerial staff members have been forced to quit.

Health ministry's smoking ban hotline restored

Social media users who send messages to the hotline number will now get a response from the ministry's Tobacco Control Sector.

What Really Goes On In the Klinik Kesihatan | Star2.com http://po.st/pAg3ib via @po_st

A study reveals the processes and procedures doctors and patients experience in public primary care clinics known as Klinik Kesihatan (Health Clinics).