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The Movember Movement And Its Effect On Malaysian Men

Two men enter a bar... and come up with a plan that changes the face of men’s health issues? Whoot?

Health Ministry initiates `Stop, Test and Release' protocol on imported romaine lettuce from US

PUTRAJAYA: Health Ministry has started screening imported romaine lettuce from the United States following an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) poisoning in the country recently.

Malaysia requires more pathologists, says health ministry

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia needs more pathologists as it is considered the core organ of healthcare services.

Over 4 in 10 Malaysians risk getting pregnant during sex

Less than 60% of sexually-active Malaysians are using family planning or contraception, with even less using reliable modern methods.

A tribute to Hospis Malaysia, and a plea

LETTER | They were there at a time when we needed assistance the most.

Herbal medicine may have deadly side effects, say medical experts Read more at

EXCLUSIVE: Malaysia’s flourishing herbal industry, estimated at a staggering RM29bil, is sadly also contributing to drug-induced liver failure.

Health protection scheme for B40 group to cover 36 critical illnesses: Malaysian FM

Health Minister: Findings of HSA fire will be tabled in Cabinet

JOHOR BARU (Bernama): The findings of the investigation into the fire at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here two years ago will be tabled to the Cabinet before being released to the public.

DAP calls for Sarawak CM to explain investment in children specialist hospital in KL | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Nov 25 — Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen has called on Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to explain to Sarawakians the reasons for the state government to invest in the development of a children…

Our Commitment To Primary Healthcare – Star2.com http://po.st/tR0JYX via @po_st

Forty years ago, world leaders made the historical commitment to achieve health for all through primary healthcare in the Declaration of Alma-Ata at a conference held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Health D-G: Company told to stop supplying and selling losartan products | Malay Mail

‘Let Socso handle medical exam of foreign workers'

PETALING JAYA: Employers are asking for the medical examination of foreign workers to be handled by the Social Security Organisation (Socso).

A tribute to Hospis Malaysia, and a plea

LETTER | They were there at a time when we needed assistance the most.

Need to spend more on prevention

THE day will certainly come when Malaysia’s healthcare industry spending will become unsustainable. Going by a recent announcement by Health Minister ...

TB levels in Malaysia ‘not ideal’, says deputy health minister

Dr Lee Boon Chye says his ministry is discussing new efforts to monitor and reduce TB cases in the country.

Melaka CM: Hospital's request for Mandarin speakers not racist

MELAKA: Melaka Chief Minister Adly Zahari says that there is no racism over Putra Specialist Hospital placing an advertisement to recruit Mandarin-speaking staff nurses.

Vape, shisha to be included in cigarette ban

Under the no smoking rule for all food premises that will be enforced next year, says health minister.

ReGen Rehabilitation targets at least one hospital in each major state in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: ReGen Rehabilitation International Sdn Bhd, which recently launched its ReGen Rehabilitation Hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, aims ...

Beauty not defined by skin colour

IJN conducts Malaysia’s first radiation-free pacemaker implant on expectant mum | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The National Heart Institute (IJN) today announced that it had carried out a procedure to implant a pacemaker in a pregnant woman without the use of radiation — a first in Malaysia. Its senior consultant ca…

WHO praises smoke-free efforts by Penang, Melaka

Penang exco Dr Afif Bahardin says the recognition by the world body will continue to push Penang towards becoming the first state to be smoke-free in Malaysia in the next five years.

Think twice, don't neglect your health | Daily Express Newspaper Online

Kuala Lumpur: Growing up in Taman Siakap, Seberang Jaya, Penang, I had a neighbour – a couple – who enjoyed consuming gassy, carbonated drinks.

RM14.7m payout a day for road accidents

KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance industry pays out an estimated RM14.7 million daily as insurance claims for road crashes, said General Insurance Associati...

Malaysia's soup kitchen turns 10

A quest by a single committed individual to ensure no one went hungry as he did in his youth, gave birth to a food distribution network which is today a well-known name across Malaysia due to the sheer scale and impact of its out…