MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said remaining applications would be scrutinised later based on merits and vacancies available in the areas applied for.
Tue Aug 15 2023
MoH issues cancellation, recall products containing pholcodine - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said the Drug Control Authority found that products containing pholcodine have been found to pose safety risks for users.
Thu Mar 23 2023
COVID-19: Shelf life of Convidecia vaccine extended - NPRA
The NPRA has approved an application from Solution Biologics Sdn Bhd, regarding the extension of the shelf life of the COVID-19 vaccine, Convidecia.
Sat Jan 21 2023
NPRA bans two cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poison
Dr Noor Hisham said the banned products are Flashhskinzz Night Cream and Rissa Skin Moisturizer which contains hydroquinone.
Wed Jan 04 2023
MOH aims to conduct registration of Cannabidiol products in 2023
Khairy stressed that the use of CBD would be on prescription only, not for personal and self-medicating use.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Four beauty products no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia
Dr Noor Hisham said members of the public who are using these cosmetic products are advised to immediately stop using them.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Three cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poison - Health DG
The NPRA has urged the public to refrain from buying and using three cosmetic products which have been found to contain scheduled poison.
Thu Apr 28 2022
25 AEFI reports on fatalities found not linked to COVID-19 vaccines - NPRA
The COVID-19 Vaccine JFK evaluation of 25 reports of AEFI, which involved deaths among recipients of the booster dose, found the fatalities were unrelated to the vaccine received.
Wed Apr 06 2022
NPRA receives 1,047 AEFI reports related to Pfizer vaccine
The NPRA has received 1,047 reports of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) associated with the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as of Jan 31.
Tue Feb 08 2022
CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine approved as booster shot
The approval "allows" the vaccine to be used on those aged 18 and above, three to six months after their first dose of the CanSino vaccine.
Sat Jan 08 2022
MOH launches probe on 18 AEFI cases at Kajang Prison
NPRA has verified a letter from the Kajang Prison regarding 18 cases of serious adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) reported among COVID-19 vaccine recipients.
Tue Jan 04 2022
NPRA approves shelf life extension for Coronavac, Comirnaty vaccines
NPRA has approved the shelf life extension for two COVID-19 vaccines, namely CoronaVac and Comirnaty, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Nov 16 2021
PM launches National Vaccine Development Roadmap and Institute
Ismail Sabri today launched the National Vaccine Development Roadmap (PPVN) and Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI) in an effort to turn the country into a hub for vaccine production.
Mon Nov 01 2021
COVID-19: MOH to negotiate procurement of vaccines for children
The Health Ministry is in talks with a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer on the procurement of vaccines for children aged 12 and below.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Dispensing of COVID-19 vaccine booster dose expected to begin in October - Khairy
The administering of the third or booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to groups who are vulnerable to COVID-19 infection is expected to start in October, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun Sep 19 2021
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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