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14,270 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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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.

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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

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Mercy Malaysia calls on medical volunteers

PETALING JAYA: Mercy Malaysia is calling for volunteers with medical expertise to help with the toxic dumping incident in Pasir Gudang.

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Remembering Dr Gwen Smith

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.

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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...

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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No matter how busy, women should make health a priority | Star2.com http://po.st/InhOUr via @po_st

With statistics showing cancer is on the rise, women should take care of their health by signing up medical screening, eating right and exercising.

nst.com.my

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

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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).

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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.

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Johor Health Dept: No deaths or red alert over toxic spill

UPDATED 11.50PM | Neither of the circulating claims are true, says department director Dr Selahuddeen Abd Aziz.

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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.

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Malaysia Shuts Down 13 Schools after Hundreds Complain of Toxic Fumes

Three suspects arrested as Sultan of Johor Ibrahim Iskandar expresses anger over river’s chemical pollution.

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Eight 'health products' containing dangerous substances confiscated https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/468474/eight-health-products-containing-dangerous-substances-confiscated via @NST_Online

dailyexpress.com.my

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

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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…

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Don't share child's photos, details on social media

Their social media presence may expose them to sexual grooming, says M'sians Against Pornography.