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
MOH to improve health services in Sabah, Sarawak - Zaliha
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will improve health services, especially in terms of infrastructure, in Sabah and Sarawak, its minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.
Sat Dec 10 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024