Findings on Lahad Datu pathologist's death to be released next month - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad says findings on the Lahad Datu pathology specialist's death will be released next month.
Thu Jan 16 2025
MOH aims to address health financing and human resource challenges in 2025 - Dzulkefly
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will focus on addressing its human resource challenges, including staff shortages and maldistribution, this year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Fri Jan 03 2025
242 drinks reformulated to reduce sugar under healthier choice logo initiative
Producers of sugary drinks have reformulated their products to lower sugar levels in order to avoid paying the tax, says Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Dec 16 2024
MOH resolute on enforcing tobacco display ban under Act 852 - Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the six-month educational enforcement period for the ban is sufficient.
Sat Oct 26 2024
MOH confident of drop in national prevalence of smoking with enforcement of Act 852
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says two new areas - launderettes and workplace buildings, are now listed as non-smoking areas.
Fri Oct 04 2024
MOH forms task force to investigate Lahad Datu pathologist's death
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the investigation set to begin on Oct 10.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly
Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the total loss, including logistics and storage costs, amounted to RM185 million.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Medical Act 1971 to be amended to solve parallel pathway issue - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Cabinet also recognises the increasing need for specialist services in healthcare facilities.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Lawyer withdraws from case, hearing of Dzulkefly's suit against Najib postponed
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad's lawsuit against Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been postponed to next year.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the pharmaceutical company should be responsible by submitting a thorough and transparent explanation.
Fri May 03 2024
Nursing shortage projected at close to 60 percent by 2030 - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said a collaboration between public and private sectors can help improve shortfall of nursing staff needed.
Fri May 03 2024
Parallel Pathway: MOH proposes swift amendments to Act 50
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was to address the shortage of medical specialists serving in government health facilities in the country.
Tue Apr 02 2024
GEG exclusion has nothing to do with industry lobbyists - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said exclusion of the provision was done following AG's Chambers' stance and rebuke on a certain constitutional issue.
Wed Mar 20 2024
54 per cent of medical officers left public sector in 2022 - Dr Dzulkefly
Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said, the ministry's survey also found that of the total number of doctors who left, 45 pct are currently working abroad.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia to receive visits from world leaders beginning next week - PM
We need more strategic partners at this time, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Jan 31 2025
'Stubborn' Sarawak flood victims urged to evacuate immediately
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas says some individuals are still reluctant to move to the nearest relief centres.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday's Grammys
Taylor Swift is nominated for the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department', and five other awards.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Microsoft, Meta back big AI spending despite DeepSeek's low costs
CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover
Hamas frees three Israeli and five Thai hostages in Gaza, and Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in the latest prisoner-hostage swap.
Fri Jan 31 2025
New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow, benefiting 4.37 million workers - KESUMA
Failure to comply with the Minimum Wage Order is an offence and may result in a fine.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Honda, Nissan to unveil detailed merger plan in mid-Feb.
Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators cautious of jet fuel still aboard wrecked South Korean plane
The investigation is being slowed by a large amount of fuel and oxygen still on board, according to an air crash investigation official.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.22 bil as at end-December 2024 - BNM
According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.49 billion in the next 12 months.
Fri Jan 31 2025