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Malaysians Across States Clueless About mySalam Health Insurance

No information kiosks on mySalam were found in government hospitals.

Recall of “Starfresh” bottled water from Malaysia due to environmental bacteria detected

“Starfresh” bottled drinking water, a product which was imported from Malaysia by Radha Exports Pte Ltd, has been recalled as the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) detected the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. According to…

Let's boost protection against pneumococcal disease https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2019/06/496096/lets-boost-protection-against-pneumococcal-disease via @NST_Online

Making nutrition a priority for the elderly http://po.st/ySlnjy via @staronline

IN CONJUNCTION with Parents' Month, Abbott is looking to raise awareness on the importance of nutrition among caregivers who look after their parents via its Ensure Gold Caregiver Campaign.

'Illness may be from Pahang’ http://po.st/mEk8XD via @staronline

GUA MUSANG: Despite a lack of modern amenities and threats from a mysterious illness, the Bateq people at Kampung Kuala Koh are not about to leave their village.

Health Ministry urged to investigate latest rabies death in Sarawak | Malay Mail

KUCHING, June 13 — Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas wants the Health Ministry to investigate the latest fatal case of rabies in Sarawak and to ensure the Standard Operating Proce…

BFM: The Business Station - Podcast : The Daily Digest: When Will GP Consultation Fees Be Harmonised?

Yesterday, the Ministry of Health held a town hall meeting with general practitioners around Malaysi

Fees to still be affordable for B40 group after GP fee hike, says MMA https://t.co/CdiyLX3HhK via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) says general practitioners (GPs) in standalone clinics will still charge low-income B40 patients affordable fees, even if rates were raised.

Fees to still be affordable for B40 group after GP fee hike, says MMA http://po.st/P7Gt2N via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) says general practitioners (GPs) in standalone clinics will still charge low-income B40 patients affordable fees, even if rates were raised.

Raise doctors' fees before taking out dispensary, says think tank

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says presently, the main revenue of GPs comes from the sale of medicine to patients.

Nur Amalina, the doc who paved way for baby Ainul's treatment https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/06/495602/nur-amalina-doc-who-paved-way-baby-ainuls-treatment via @NST_Online

Special needs 'education' for doctors and all https://www.nst.com.my/education/2019/06/495691/special-needs-education-doctors-and-all via @NST_Online

LEARNING and developmental disabilities are quite common among children in Malaysia.

Malaysia's last indigenous nomadic tribe threatened by deadly mystery illness

Infectious disease, pollution and water poisoning among suspected causes of deaths

Online doctor service offers free check-up following Penang partnership | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, June 12 — The DoctorOnCall service will offer a free virtual medical consultation to all users applying a promotional code from its partnership with the Penang government, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced today…

Better protection for kids http://po.st/DNUzPf via @staronline

FROM AHADDHANIAH CHAN ABDULLAH , Founder and programme director MyHealth Outreach

Health minister: Results of post-mortems on two Batek Orang Asli rule out chemical poisoning | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — The Health Ministry today ruled out chemical infection as the cause of death for several Batek Orang Asli in Gua Musang. Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said X-rays of the chests of the victims during critical sta…

Health Minister empowered to amend GP fees, says medical association

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Minister has the power to amend the fee schedule of general practitioners (GPs) without going through Cabinet, says a medical association.

Health Ministry to propose hiking private clinic fees by year-end | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — Consultation fees of private clinics may increase by year-end, as the government is mulling an increase in general practitioners’ (GPs) fees. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry will…

MP in bid to decriminalise attempted suicide, obtain insurance coverage for mental illness

Bandar Kuching MP cites increasing cases of suicide in the wake of the death of a secondary school girl in Sarawak last month.

Why GPs can’t be compared to kuey teow sellers

GPs are not businessmen but highly skilled professionals providing a critically needed service, subject to multiple regulatory requirements.

What Underpaid GPs Want From Pakatan To Prevent Looming Collapse

Private GPs operating shop lot practices want their consultation fees raised to RM35-RM125.

Nursing home not end of a person’s life, says aged care expert

Carol Yip says residents can enjoy their time if these homes have proper facilities and activities.

Tackle video game addiction, says expert

Think tank chief says overuse of internet can cause problems but disputes a report saying that it could lead to ‘signs of autism’

Fighting stigma, Nurul Izzah eyes Penang mosques for opioid treatment | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — In 2010, researchers from the University of Malaya’s Centre of Addiction Sciences took a bold step to run a methadone treatment clinic for heroin addicts from the Ar-Rahman mosque here in Lembah Pantai. Tw…