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Dr Dzulkefly: Not true Health Ministry acted late in Pasir Gudang Read more at
KUALA LUMPUR: It is not true that the Health Ministry reacted late in the recent chemical dumping incident at Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang, Johor, says Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Pasir Gudang chemical spill: Facts about the 9 chemicals found and their health impact
SE Asia News -SINGAPORE - The illegal dumping of toxic chemicals into a river in Pasir Gudang, Johor, has sickened more than 2,700 people, including hundreds of students.. Read more at
The late Dr Gwendolen Smith, consultant paediatrician, is remembered by many with great fondness for her dedication as a clinician as well as her passion in advocating for children’s health and well-being.
Emulate Italy’s vaccination law, says Penang exco https://sg.news.yahoo.com/emulate-italy-vaccination-law-says-063056322.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw via @yahoosg
GEORGE TOWN, March 14 — Malaysia should introduce legislation similar to Italy’s Lorenzin Law that made it mandatory for children to be immunised if they are to attend public schools, said state...
New approach gives hope to lung cancer patients | Sarawak News | New Sarawak Tribune Online
FOCUS By JENNY IMANINA LANONG ABDULLAH & MURNI NASRI Leen was six when her grandfather was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. "I was so worried that 'Atuk' (grandfather) would die soon, even though I did not know what cancer…
Fed Govt contributes RM9.3m for anti-rabies operation in Sarawak | Malay Mail
KUCHING, March 14 — The Pakatan Harapan federal government has contributed RM9.3 million for the ongoing anti-rabies operation in Sarawak, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the operation was diffe…
Don’t panic, Selangor MB says Klang river chemical clean-up underway | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Residents of Taman Eng Ann in Klang, Selangor need not panic and evacuate amid reports of chemical waste dumping contaminating a section of Sungai Klang in their neighbourhood. Selangor Mentri Besar Amiru…
Dzulkefly: No deaths in Pasir Gudang, don't believe fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says that as of Wednesday (March 13), 1,171 people had received outpatient treatment, of which 397 were warded and 13 were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due…
Agong’s daughter takes up challenge to promote better mental health for Malaysians
PETALING JAYA, March 14 — In the United Kingdom, Prince William and Prince Harry are strong advocates when it comes to mental health issues. In Malaysia, there is Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al Mustaf…
Lisa Surihani voices concern over anti-vaccination movement https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/468864/lisa-surihani-voices-concern-over-anti-vaccination-movement via @NST_Online
Education Ministry shuts down all 111 schools in Pasir Gudang
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has ordered all 111 schools in the Pasir Gudang district to close with immediate effect late Wednesday (March 13).
IMU student in sexist uproar put on home leave, offered counselling
PETALING JAYA: An International Medical University (IMU) student has been instructed to be on home leave after anger erupted on social media when he made inappropriate comments on Facebook over the death of a local actress.
Step up info war against anti-vaxxers, say medical experts
More Malay-Muslim parents reject vaccinations for their children over fears of vaccines’ halal status, prompting the government to mull making them mandatory.
Stricter SOP on child marriages | Daily Express Newspaper Online
The Government will propose for stricter standard operating procedure (SOP) involving child marriages and the cases will be heard before Syariah High Court judges
IMU launches disciplinary hearing against student who made sexist remarks online | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The International Medical University (IMU) announced today it would hold a disciplinary hearing to investigate a student who said women should give sex in exchange for a safe ride home. The private univer…