
Only qualified medical practitioners can diagnose mental health disorders - Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says these practitioners included psychiatrists specialising in mental health.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Anthony Loke's episode of gasping for breath not related to heart attack - Lukanisman
The incident of Transport Minister, Anthony Loke who had a shortness of breath in Parliament on Wednesday was not related to a heart attack.
Fri Jul 12 2024

MOH aims to increase number of male nurses - Deputy minister
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said currently, there are 2,823 male nurses, constituting four per cent of the 70,653 nurses employed by MOH.
Thu Jun 27 2024

MOH working with telcos to provide free access to HEAL Line 15555
The Health Ministry (MOH) is working with telecommunications companies to provide free access to the Mental Health Crisis Helpline or HEAL Line 15555.
Tue Jun 25 2024

MOH to expand, improve facilities for childhood cancer patients
The Health Ministry will expand and improve existing health facilities in efforts to provide the best treatment to cancer patients, especially children.
Fri Mar 01 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Battle against the unseen enemy of childhood stunting
Malaysia has not made any headway in meeting the target for stunting over the last 20 years.
Wed Dec 20 2023

MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the matter should be given attention by Senate and Parliament as many of their members are heavy smokers.
Wed Dec 13 2023

Nine cases of monkeypox reported in Malaysia
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said first two cases were recorded in Kuala Lumpur in July, the third and fourth cases in Selangor last month.
Wed Nov 29 2023

73pct of Malaysians die from NCD due to unhealthy lifestyles - Lukanisman
Lukanisman Awang Sauni said nearly half of the Malaysian population is unaware that they have an NCD.
Fri Sep 08 2023

Contract doctors given permanent positions urged to accept assigned placements
Lukanisman Awang Sauni said MOH is still looking into their appeals and considering their application before making any decision.
Mon Jul 10 2023

GEG: MOH to study control on use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes simultaneously
There are a few more things about community service and reviews regarding GEG against vaping products, Lukanisman Awang Sauni said.
Wed Jun 21 2023

MOH hopes Control of Smoking Product Bill will be tabled early June
Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the bill comprises of two aspects, namely the control of smoking products and the implementation of GEG policy.
Wed May 31 2023

Almost 7,000 Health Ministry medical officers, specialists resigned from MOH since 2018 - Lukanisman
Lukanisman said the reason for resignation, among others, were to join the private sector and statutory bodies.
Wed Mar 22 2023

Malaysia needs more than 40,000 PPPs by 2025
Currently, there were 23,329 assistant medical officers in the country, with a ratio of 1:1,400 population, Lukanisman said.
Fri Mar 10 2023

MOH in final phase of preparing Health White Paper
Lukanisman said this would also involve health services in Sabah which need federal government attention.
Mon Feb 06 2023

Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after clash with Zelenskiy
Military experts say it could take time for the impact of missing US aid to be felt on the battlefield.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Arab summit to focus on Egypt's alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
The big unanswered question in Gaza negotiations is who will govern the enclave after 15 months of Israel's war with Hamas.
Tue Mar 04 2025

I was not Najib's proxy - Ex-1MDB chairman
Che Lodin says he had known Najib for nearly 50 years, their relationship remained strictly professional.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs
China retaliates with tariffs on US goods, while Canada and Mexico announces countermeasures targeting key American industries.
Tue Mar 04 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Closing the gaps: Comprehensive P/CVE toolbox
The seeds of radicalisation can sprout anywherein classrooms, on social media, or within communities.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Thousands of wild horses shot dead from helicopters in Australia
This is part of a controversial plan to cull them to protect the environment.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs to launch on Tuesday; stocks tumble
Trump says there was "no room left" for a deal that would avert the tariffs by curbing fentanyl flows into the United States.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Trump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, is the world's largest contract chipmaker and a leading supplier to major US hardware manufacturers.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Gig economy platforms welcome refinements to Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill
As the definition of work evolves, the gig economy becomes increasingly vital to a thriving digital nation.
Tue Mar 04 2025

EPF: Govt does not intend to compel Muslims to contribute to syariah savings - PM
The series of incentives and explanations by EPF aim to increase the number of contributors to Syariah savings, says PM Anwar.
Tue Mar 04 2025