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RM500 fine for first-time no-smoking offenders - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/iwRoVj via @staronline

CAMERON HIGHLANDS (Bernama): A RM500 fine will be imposed on first-time offenders who flout the no-smoking rule at food premises.

You Can Discreetly Report Smoking Ban Offenders To The MOH Through This WhatsApp Number via @saysdotcom

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Local Government Ministry to study Japan’s model of smoking zones | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 ― Putrajaya will look at how Japan regulates smoking through designated smoking areas in public, minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said today. The housing and local government minister said her ministry hoped to dra…

Exploring the causes of teenage pregnancy in M'sia

Health Ministry statistics may merely be the tip of the iceberg, adds UMSC experts.

Health minister: No cash reward for reporting smoking ban offenders | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 2 ― The Health Ministry today dismissed claims of monetary reward being offered to individuals who lodged anonymous reports on smoking offences, following a nationwide smoking ban that came into effect yesterday. T…

We are losing potential young Doctors http://po.st/duadke via @staronline

From DR HARINTHARAVIMAL BALAKRISHNAN of Skudai, Johor Baru.

Think tank wants transgender-sensitisation training for medical professionals | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 ― A think tank called today for transgender-sensitisation programmes to be incorporated at major health facilities and to be taught in medical schools. The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy highlighted…

Jakim visits Health Ministry amid increased institutionalisation of religion | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 ― Minister Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof Rawa and the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) visited the Health Ministry today to discuss collaborating on Shariah issues, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulke…

Malaysian doctor (another of our diaspora) and team help the sick and poor in Nepal

Prof Rohan Rajan and his medical team aim to provide sustainable, long-term benefits to the poor in Nepal, and not simply parachute in when help is needed. This ensures that Nepal will eventually become less reliant on charity an…

Medical marijuana: Prove its efficacy and safety first

From ABU BAKAR ABDUL MAJEED, Brain Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi Mara.

Weakening ringgit a boost to Malaysia's healthcare tourism - The Malaysian Reserve

The ringgit’s weakening has played a part in contributing to the growth of the healthcare travel industry in the country, says Malaysia Healthcare Tourism Council (MHTC) Chief Executive Officer, Sherene Azli. She said the cost of…

Malaysians fire up memes after smoking ban kicks in | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, Jan 2 — It has only been one day since the government banned smoking at restaurants and near eateries, but creative Malaysians are already on a roll sharing memes poking fun at some of the rules and conditions for…

Some defy smoking ban in eateries even as KL plans to add more areas

SE Asia News -PETALING JAYA • A check on 58 eateries across Malaysia to see the effect of a smoking ban that kicked in on Jan 1 found that there was general compliance at eateries in Penang and Ipoh,

Health Ministry issues 1,453 warnings to smoking ban offenders on first day | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 2 ― Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzukefly Ahmad today said that a total of 1,453 written warnings have been issued to individuals for disobeying a national smoking ban in eateries that was effectively enforced yester…

Demand for private healthcare remains upbeat - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR: Private healthcare operators in Malaysia are set to see higher earnings in 2019 on the back of rising demand for their services from medical tourists and the effects of new government policies encouraging health pro…

Health minister personally conducts spot checks

KUALA LUMPUR: Vans equipped with loudspeakers blaring ­reminders to the public on the smoking ban made their rounds in Bandar Sri Permaisuri.

Housemanship backlog due to limited vacancies, minister says

Dzulkefly states public hospitals only capable of absorbing 3,400 grads yearly for training programme.

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M'sian-born immunologist made US National Academy of Inventors fellow https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/01/01/msianborn-immunologist-made-us-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/#zIseciQojSF1geCx.99

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian-born immunologist has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in the United States.

See you in court, Health Ministry tells Smokers Right Club

Smoking ban: After eateries, govt identifying launderettes and more - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/LFjt7E via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to gazette more establishments as no-smoking areas, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad as the nation begins its first day of smoking ban at all eateries and restaurants.

Smoking ban starts today - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/G90ryE via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: It’s all systems go for the no-smoking ruling at all eateries and restaurants starting today.

Passive smokers waiting for their break | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The Health Ministry will enforce a smoking ban at all restaurants, eateries and roadside stalls nationwide effective January 1, 2019. Unfortunately, this significant effort to improve public health was met…

Kedai kopi culture can be free of cigarettes