
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
AWANI Tonight: MOH to curb smoking prevalence to 15% by end-2025
The Health Minister is committed to reducing smoking prevalence in Malaysia to 15% by the end of next year, in line with the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Act 2024.
Fri Oct 04 2024

MOH confirms Malaysia not in crisis of human insulin, supply sufficient until year-end
The Ministry of Health confirms the current supply of human insulin is sufficient until the end of the year.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Consider This Preventing HIV with PrEP - Harmonising Health & Faith
In Muslim-majority Malaysia, implementing public health initiatives like PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection required more than just medical planning. It demanded thoughtful consideration, the involvement of religious leaders, and careful communication to align with Islamic principles. As Malaysia integrates PrEP into its primary healthcare system, it’s setting a precedent that could serve as a model for other Muslim-majority countries. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Anita Suleiman, President of the College of Public Health Medicine at the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. She’s also the former Director of the Disease Control Division at the Ministry of Health, and has been widely credited as the architect of Malaysia’s PrEP programme.
Thu Aug 15 2024

MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
Fri Jun 28 2024

Hot weather: MOH to announce immediately if schools need to be closed
The public has been told not to worry about the hot weather that is hitting several states now, as the situation is being closely monitored by the Ministry of Health (MOH), said its minister Datuk Ser
Fri May 03 2024

Why has it been so difficult to create smoke-free areas in Indonesia? The answer lies in the way laws are made
Indonesia's Ministry of Health estimated to have 69.1 million smokers, the third largest number in the world behind only China and India.
Sat Feb 17 2024

COVID-19: No fears when checking into relief centres - police
The Ministry of Health is always monitoring the situation at these centres, including each time an evacuee is registered at the centre.
Tue Dec 26 2023

Ministry of Health launches survey on MySejahtera app to gather feedback on Generational Endgame (GEG)
The GEG effectively create a generation of Malaysians who will be protected from nicotine addiction.
Wed Oct 11 2023

MOH hopes to get full support for Health White Paper
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is hoping that the Health White Paper, which is deemed the beginning of the journey to achieve a more sustainable and competitive Malaysian health system.
Tue May 02 2023

MPs must find moral courage to table Tobacco Bill - Galen Centre
The government and members of parliament must find the moral courage to step up and do the right thing and table the proposed Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill.
Mon Apr 03 2023

OKU Sentral calls on Health Ministry to establish rare disease policy
Ras Adiba Radzi has called on the Ministry of Health (KKM) to establish a Rare Disease Policy to safeguard the welfare of those suffering from rare illnesses.
Tue Jan 17 2023

Health White Paper: All proposals by Sarawak govt to be taken into account - Lukanisman
All suggestions by the Sarawak government will be taken into consideration in the preparation of the White Paper that the Ministry of Health will present to Parliament.
Sun Jan 08 2023

MOH introduces visually impaired-friendly medicine labels
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has introduced the visually impaired-friendly medicine labels in Braille as an initiative to assist people with visual impairment in keeping track of their medicines.
Fri Jan 06 2023

MOH offers 4,914 permanent posts this year - Dr Zaliha
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is offering 4,914 permanent posts this year, comprising 4,263 posts for medical officers, 335 dental officers and 316 pharmacy officers.
Fri Jan 06 2023

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025