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theborneopost.com

Smoking ban doesn’t apply to Sarawak – Dr Sim

KUCHING: A smoking ban to be enforced by the federal government from Jan 1 next year does not apply to Sarawak unless the Sarawak government adopts the new policy. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said…

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High Blood Pressure Has No Symptoms Until It's Too Late | Star2.com http://po.st/sZwnUp via @po_st

When you have hypertension or high blood pressure, having no symptoms doesn’t mean that you do not have this common condition.

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Well said YBMK! Don't overlook the deeds of our hardworking, capable doctors

COMMENT | Teething issues, such as long waiting times at clinics, are bound to arise from time to time.

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Honouring AIDS fighters - Metro News | The Star Online http://po.st/GQ1lEx via @staronline

THE return of the Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award after a six-year hiatus was marked with a grand and memorable event at the Malaysian AIDS Foundation.

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On the shortage of medicines at hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: The current shortage of medicines at government hospitals nationwide is due to e-procurement problems and is supply related, the Dewan Negara was told on Thursday (Dec 20).

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إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ..... أَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْلَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ

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Singapore's staggering healthcare costs may be pushing medical tourists to Malaysia

Malaysia and Thailand offer more cost-competitive alternatives.

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Health DG: Indonesian who died from rabies in Kuching not infected in Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 ― The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) today confirmed that an Indonesian succumbed to rabies at a private hospital in Kuching, Sarawak yesterday, and that she was not infected in Malaysia. Health director-g…

m.malaysiakini.com

An open letter to the minister of health

LETTER | Urgent intervention needed change to solve the problem of queueing times in clinics and hospitals.

malaymail.com

Women’s ministry mulling mandatory HIV test for non-Muslim couples before marriage

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) will discuss with the relevant ministries on making it mandatory for non-Muslim couples who intend to tie the knot to undergo HIV testing. Its mi…

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The Body Shop’s Mina Cheah-Foong honoured with MAF patron’s award

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — Condoms. Say the word and watch Datin Mina Cheah-Foong swing into action. The Rampai Niaga Sdn Bhd managing director, who holds the Malaysian franchise for The Body Shop, has been selling condoms in all the…

m.malaysiakini.com

HIV discrimination 'unlawful', a stumbling block to be overcome - PM

Mahathir notes that stigma hampers people from getting tested for HIV and seeking crucial treatment.

malaymail.com

Politics of 1 Malaysia clinics — John Teo | Malay Mail

DECEMBER 16 — That's it, it's politics and nothing else. 1 Malaysia clinics was started by the previous government with the primary aim of bringing basic health services to the urban poor close to their homes. They were staffed b…

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Health Minister regarding smoking ban: health comes first https://t.co/hHLLEmjCjg via @staronline

IPOH: Despite being "unpopular" for the move to ban smoking at open-air eateries, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the health of the people was more important.

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Evidence on medical marijuana still iffy - Nation | The Star Online https://t.co/Gcnw9kiuAR via @staronline

HEALTH experts are cautious about their stand on medical marijuana.

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Clearing the haze of medical marijuana - Nation | The Star Online http://po.st/dB59tF via @staronline

There is no legal barrier for companies to market marijuana-based medical products in Malaysia, as long as they play by the rules. In fact, one company managed to do so in the past, only to withdraw it later. But health experts s…

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Clearing the haze of medical marijuana - Nation | The Star Online https://t.co/0siOnCdrKB via @staronline

There is no legal barrier for companies to market marijuana-based medical products in Malaysia, as long as they play by the rules. In fact, one company managed to do so in the past, only to withdraw it later. But health experts s…

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Regulate, don’t ban porn sites, says reproductive health body

The Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia, says local studies are needed on effects of watching porn and that it may be better to regulate porn sites.

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Health minister: 1Malaysia clinics were like an 'instant noodle' programme

AMANAH AGM | Dzulkefly Ahmad responds to former premier Najib Abdul Razak over closure of 34 clinics.