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Malaysia urged to abolish female genital mutilation

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has been criticised by representatives from Muslim countries for allowing female genital mutilation (FGM) and calling for the practice to be abolished.

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KUCHING: The state Health Department has confirmed two cases of Hepatitis A at Kampung Asajaya Laut, Samarahan. State health director Dr Jamilah Hashim said both patients received outpatient treatm…

Accelerating the long-needed transformation of healthcare through the intrusion of technology

In our Part II of this series, we examine the current steps being taken to make the healthcare industry more efficient. But, will it really work and what will it mean for healthcare professionals?

Rite of passage for doctors-to-be

Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women — John Teo

FEBRUARY 21 — Malaysia signed as a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women ( CEDAW)...

‘Venture into traditional massage for extra income’

BAU: Bumiputera entrepreneurs here should venture into the increasingly popular traditional massage for additional income. Serembu asemblyman Miro Simuh said this yesterday at the opening of a trad…

Expats love ‘cheap’ Malaysia while locals feel squeezed

FORMER consultant Martin Long loves Penang. His house in Tanjung Bunga is bigger than the one he had in Australia. He is paying less for private education and healthcare in…

Najib visits MAIWP’s cataract surgery centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said an additional allocation of RM3 million would be provided to improve the...

Malaysia Can Teach Trump How to Lower Drug Prices

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Experiences the Malaysian medical team at Cox’s Bazaar will not forget

SEPANG, Feb 18 — Being presented with a 500ml bottle of mineral water by a Rohingya man for saving his son’s life and welcoming the...

No smoking campaigns having impact on the young

BOLD “Tak Nak” or “Say No” to cigarette posters dot government offices and hospitals. It’s hard not to notice them.

Najib announces 5 projects worth RM1.3 billion in Langkawi - including healthcare

The prime minister says the projects are proof the ruling government is safeguarding the welfare of the people in Langkawi.

Ex-rubber tapper's 11 children (8 are doctors) and 47 grandchildren carry on CNY tradition in Malaysia. Gong Xi Fa…

Ex-rubber tapper's 11 children (8 are doctors) and 47 grandchildren carry on CNY tradition in Malaysia. Gong Xi Fa Cai!! https://t.co/IpLhOdAa5c

We're having a free Flexiroam X giveaway for our DOBBS doctors this weekend. See https://t.co/LamlwRZFVo for more i…

Catch-22: Public HCPs encouraged to upgrade skills abroad, but no unpaid leave is given

Malaysia’s public healthcare sector is facing a shortage of staff – especially specialists. Many doctors and nurses are encouraged to go abroad to upgrade their skills, yet the government is not providing them unpaid leave for th…

Those abused have tendency to become abusers, say psychologists

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Having a history of being abused or high level of stress and financial problems are the main factors...

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Khazanah to sell Turkish health insurance business, say sources

The potential sale of Acibadem Sigorta comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pushed a range of measures including cheaper health insurance last year.

As CNY nears, Health Ministry cautions greater dengue risk, shares prevention tips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 ― Dengue could spread more easily during the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations this week, the Health Ministry...

Older doctors may work abroad but younger ones returning home, MOH says

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — The trend of young doctors seeking greener pastures abroad is reversing as many have decided to come back to work...

Respond to teenage mental health urgently

AZLI, who has just turned 17, was worried and sad about everything in his life — his grades in school, his future, relationships, etc.

Pelitawanis members bring CNY cheer to HKL patients

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad women’s association Pelitawanis headquarters branch brought the joy of Chinese New Year...