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Release report on 2016 fire at Johor hospital, govt urged
Transparency International Malaysia says public disclosure of the report can help prevent a repeat of the fire which killed six patients.
Business at eateries suffer as customers shy away from no smoking zones https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/483253/business-eateries-suffer-customers-shy-away-no-smoking-zones via @NST_Online
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Bomb threat at IMU found to be a hoax
PETALING JAYA: A bomb hoax caused a medical university in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, to be evacuated for several hours.
Movement upset with cheap liquor ban setback
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Anti-Cheap Liquor Movement is disappointed that compounded hard liquor in small glass bottles will still allowed to be sold until August.
Pharmaniaga confident of getting concession extended https://www.nst.com.my/business/2019/04/482900/pharmaniaga-confident-getting-concession-extended via @NST_Online
US medical technology company to invest RM100m in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: American medical technology company, Edwards Lifesciences (Edwards) known for developing the commercially viable artificial heart valve,...
Grace period for smoking ban at eateries extended by 6 months
The 'education period' will end on Dec 31 of this year, says health ministry.
IJN partners First Ambulance to reduce time for emergency cardiac care
The National Heart Institute (IJN) has partnered First Ambulance Services Sdn Bhd to reduce door-to-balloon time for emergency cardiac care in the Klang Valley.
IJN enhances heart attack emergency service
Minister targets RM1.8b from healthcare tourism this year
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Malaysia aims to generate up to RM1.8 billion in hospital receipts from healthcare tourism this year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said this would be higher than the revenue generat…
Biometric screening of all foreign workers in Malaysia by year-end, says Fomema chief | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Biometric fingerprint screening of foreign workers to overcome the problem of false identities is expected to be fully implemented throughout the country by year-end, according the Foreign Workers Medical…
Medical Council at fault too
FROM A CONCERNED DOCTOR , Johor Baru
Gadget for easy diagnosis
DOCTORS and medical officers will now be able to make early diagnostic readings of certain diseases with an ultrasound handheld device which can be used with WiFi connection.
CAP warns of creative tobacco industry to beat new laws
It urges the health ministry to plug all loopholes in current legislation and anticipate how the tobacco industry will evolve in the future.
Concerns of junior doctors are concerns of the public too
LETTER | Health ministry and MMC need to work together to address limbo transition from housemanship to MO.
From RM1 to RM60, activist urges govt to clear air over new fee for HIV tests
Health ministry urged to come out with details on the implementation of a new medical fee structure approved in 2014.
Status of MMC staff responsibility of management
SEREMBAN: The status of about 500 staff of the Mawar Medical Centre (MMC) following its closure on Feb 14 is dependent on its management. Chairman of ...
Sweet kills: How overconsumption of sugar is making Malaysians obese, sick
Health D-G: MOs should remain at training hospitals as temporary placements
KUALA LUMPUR: Medical officers (MOs) should remain at their current housemanship training hospitals as temporary placements, says Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
No placements for housemen
KUALA LUMPUR: The first batch of contract house officers (HOs) completed their two-year training at the end of last year but many say they have yet to receive appointment letters to a contract or permanent medical officer (MO) po…
Fewer work hours for junior doctors?
Our Orang Asli children are dying: Do we care? — Amar-Singh HSS | Malay Mail
APRIL 22 — I often wonder if our nation wants to hear the truth or just cover up the reality? Also I wonder if we will ever get serious about the important issues facing marginalised communities that have no voice? The recent upr…
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia tops in medical quiz
PETALING JAYA: Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia has emerged as the champion among 31 teams from 16 medical universities in Malaysia that took pa...