14,273 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
14,273 archived reports
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Dr Lee: Smoking ban successful, especially in urban areas - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/IJbgXS via @staronline
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye has said the ban on smoking in open-air eateries has been quite successful,especially in urban areas says.
The sugar debate: Bouquets and brickbats over ‘kurang manis’ move | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Reducing sugar content in drinks should not be the responsibility of eateries alone, business owners have said. While they agree with the Health Ministry’s (MoH) call for restaurants to voluntarily reduce t…
Kedah govt will destroy illegal ketum farms, says Mukhriz | Malay Mail
ALOR SETAR, Jan 22 — The state government will take firm action by destroying ketum farms set up without permission from relevant authorities, as misuse of the leaves grows increasingly rampant. Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mukh…
KUALA LUMPUR: HeiTech Padu Bhd has secured a three-year contract to supply critical care information system (CCIS) in intensive care unit for 11 government hospitals.
Do not believe fake news spread about vaccinations, says health ministry https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/01/453207/do-not-believe-fake-news-spread-about-vaccinations-says-health-ministry via @NST_Online
Health Ministry: Misinformation has caused a huge spike in vaccine-preventable diseases
KUALA LUMPUR: Misinformation about vaccines has caused a huge spike in vaccine-preventable diseases, with almost a 1,000% increase in the number of measles cases compared to five years ago.
Childcare centre employees to get psychological tests in Sarawak
SIBU (Bernama): Sarawak will be introducing a psychological evaluation test as an additional condition for the opening and registration of new child care centres (taska) in the state.
Employers, take note: Stiffer fines if you don’t protect safety of construction workers | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Employers who do not protect their workers from occupational risks and hazards at construction sites may soon be punished by heavier fines, following proposed amendments to the Occupational Safety and Healt…
Health ministry to continue monitoring rabies situation https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/01/452639/health-ministry-continue-monitoring-rabies-situation via @NST_Online
NGOs: Implement, enforce stricter rules on smoking ban in eateries
KUCHING: Twelve local non governmental organisations (NGOs) have called on the state government to extend the smoking ban at all eateries in Sarawak as soon as possible. In a joint statement, they …
Medical graduates must prepare to face pressure of housemanship
PETALING JAYA: Medical graduates need to get used to the pressure and challenges of their two-year housemanship stints, in order to prepare them for t...