MDA told to evaluate COVID-19 self-test kits - Khairy
The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has been instructed to call all suppliers of COVID-19 self-test kits in the country following complaints received that they were showing dubious results.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Public advised to check with MDA before buying rapid test kits online
There are 14 licensed companies in Malaysia that distribute rapid test kit products approved by the Health Ministry's MDA.
Mon Sep 13 2021
COVID-19: Buy only MDA approved self-test kits, MMA tells public
The Malaysia Medical Association (MMA) urged the public only to purchase COVID-19 saliva self-test kits that are approved by the Medical Device Authority (MDA), and buy from authorised sellers.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Choosing the right face mask for better protection during pandemic
Think of face masks as the latest trending accessory that can save your life and the lives of those you love.
Wed Aug 18 2021
MDA approves ECG app on Apple Watch in Malaysia
The ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4, 5, and 6 is now available in Malaysia with iOS 14.6 and watchOS 7.5. The feature marks the first direct-to-consumer product to take an ECG right from the wrist.
Tue May 25 2021
Safe to use infrared thermometers - Dr Noor Azmi
The Health Ministry has not received any report on claims that the usage of infrared thermometers to check body temperature will have an adverse impact on the brain.
Sat Jul 25 2020
Ozone therapy is now banned, says Health Minister
Ozone therapy is now banned at all business premises including clinics and beauty salons.
Wed May 03 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024