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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…

malaysiakini.com

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.

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2 schools in Johor hit by toxic gas ordered closed again

JOHOR BARU - Two schools affected by toxic fumes last week were ordered to close again after students started showing symptoms of chemical exposure.

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AstraZeneca to invest more than RM500 mil in Malaysia over 5 years - The Edge Markets

AstraZeneca will invest more than RM500 million in Malaysia over the next 5 years to improve efficiency and drive productivity across its global operations, according to statement released Tuesday.

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Health Care Financing: National Health Insurance Or Tax-Based System?

Galen proposes a compulsory national health insurance where all workers make a monthly contribution to a national pool of funds similar to Socso and EPF payments.

freemalaysiatoday.com

Johor records 2,222 dengue cases, 6 deaths in first 2 months

This is double the number of cases for the same period last year.

worldofbuzz.com

Famous Selangor Fertility Clinic Shuts Down After Doctor Exposed as Fake

From wannabe midwives to fake dentists offering cheap braces, if one is not careful, the 'doctor' you're seeking medical aid may be fake. Recently, a fertility clinic closed its doors after a Facebook post revealed that

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No plans for MoH takeover of haemodialysis centre in Seremban | Malay Mail

IPOH, March 10 — The Health Ministry does not plan to take over Mawar Haemodialysis Centre (MHC), preferring to let private operators or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operate and maintain the centre. Deputy Health Ministe…

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No non-halal elements in vaccines, assures health ministry

Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye says every vaccine produced goes through a thorough study by qualified physicians.

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Johor chemical waste inhalation: 31 victims still in hospital | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, March 9 ― The number of people who sought treatment for inhaling poisonous gas that was emitted by chemical waste in Sungai Kim Kim near Pasir Gudang has increased to 79 as of 9.30pm yesterday. Johor Health, Environme…

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Big jump in Pahang dengue cases early this year | Malay Mail

PEKAN, March 9 — The Pahang Health Department has recorded 248 dengue cases, a 52 per cent rise from January to March 2 in the state this year. Its deputy director, Datuk Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed said there was one dengue death…

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The politics of healthcare

Malaysians should be interested in ensuring that health is an issue of high priority on the political agenda and making sure it continues to stay there.

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National health insurance the way to go, says think tank

Galen Centre CEO suggests EPF-like compulsory contributions at rates reflecting income and age.

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End drugs procurement 'monopoly' within 5 years, think tank tells health ministry

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy says extending Pharmaniaga's concession by 10 years will send the wrong signal.

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Health ministry mulls making vaccination a must for undocumented kids

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad hopes to bring this proposal to July’s Parliament sitting to prevent spread of diseases.

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Too poor to afford vaccination for their children https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/03/467547/too-poor-afford-vaccination-their-children via @NST_Online

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Law to be amended before two vaccines become mandatory

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (KKM) has to amend the existing law before the proposal to make two vaccinations compulsory for children is implemented. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the two vaccines are diph…

malaysiakini.com

Vaccination: Gov't should take the smoking-ban approach

LETTER | Why put the rights of individuals, who choose not to vaccinate, above society's?

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Deputy Health Minister says 12,400 smokers quit the habit under mQuit programme | Malay Mail

IPOH, March 8 — Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye today said that a total of 12,400 people had managed to quit smoking under the Ministry's smoking cessation counselling service “mQuit” programme. “This is the figure we hav…

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2 Muslim medical bodies support compulsory vaccination

They say vaccine rejection by anti-vaccine groups is based on unfounded allegations.

thestar.com.my

Dr Dzulkefly: Health Ministry will study concessionaire approach to drug supply

PETALING JAYA: The government will look into whether to use the concessionaire approach for supplying drugs to the Health Ministry, or to open up competition so that drug prices can be lowered, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr…

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Don’t fall for anti-vaccine fallacy, says Dr Siti Hasmah | Malay Mail

MANILA, March 8 — Prime Minister’s wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali today advised all parents not to fall for the mistaken idea and false information about vaccination which are being bandied about by the anti-vaccine movement. I…