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Health Minister outlines plan to ban open vape systems first
PUTRAJAYA: The highly discussed vape ban in Malaysia is “almost here” and will initially focus on banning open systems, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Read full story […]
Modernising public healthcare remains a priority this year, says Dzulkefly
PUTRAJAYA: Efforts to digitalise the public healthcare system will continue to be prioritised this year with expanded rollouts planned for the Total Hospital Information System (THIS) and Cloud-Based Clinic Management […]
Public satisfaction with Anwar, government sees incremental growth, remains below 50%
GEORGE TOWN: Public satisfaction with the government and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has risen but remains below the 50% threshold, according to a nationwide survey conducted by Institut […]
Calls to Talian Heal doubled between 2024 and 2025, says Dr Dzul
PUTRAJAYA: Calls to mental health helpline Talian Heal 15555 doubled to exceed 90,000 last year compared to 2024, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Read full story Date: 6 January, […]
Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN after fall
PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur around 9.30am on Tuesday (Jan 6) after a fall at his residence early […]
Jen Azhan formally made 31st Army Chief in rank insignia ceremony
KUALA LUMPUR: A rank insignia donning ceremony making Jeneral Datuk Azhan Md Othman the 31st Army Chief was held at Wisma Pertahanan here on Tuesday (Jan 6) morning. Read full […]
Researcher’s comments on Umno-DAP cooperation are his personal opinion, says Ilham Centre
PETALING JAYA: Ilham Centre, an independent research firm, has issued a clarification after one of its fellows presented survey findings at the Umno Youth special convention on Saturday (Jan 3). […]
Private docs awaiting practising cert approval can still buy meds
PETALING JAYA: Private medical practitioners who have submitted applications for their 2026 Annual Practising Certificate (APC) may place orders for medicines as long as they can provide proof of their […]
Docs still have indemnity coverage despite cert delays, says MMA
PETALING JAYA The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has assured doctors that their professional indemnity coverage remains in force despite delays in the issuance of the Annual Practising Certificate (APC) for […]
UMMC to get more operating theatres after landmark infant liver transplant
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) will add new operating theatres at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) following the successful liver transplant on a four-month-old baby. Read full story Date: […]