No summonses to be issued to those not wearing face masks
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the use of face masks indoors was now also optional.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Seniors urged to get flu vaccine to prevent diseases - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said up to 70 pct of hospitalisations and 85 pct of deaths are related to the flu occur among senior citizens.
Wed Sep 07 2022
MOH is not victimising vape operators - Dr Noor Azmi
The MOH is not oppressing electronic cigarette or vape operators following several series of raids and seizures by the authorities.
Fri Sep 02 2022
One in 20 children struggle with mental disorders - Health Ministry
Dr Noor Azmi said NHMS also revealed that about 424,000 children in Malaysia have mental problems but many do not come forward to seek help.
Mon Aug 29 2022
[COLUMNIST] Way towards a healthier society
Labelling which informs and warns are equally necessary, after all "prevention is better than cure".
Tue Aug 23 2022
COVID: Only 31 AEFI cases among children so far
MOH has so far received 31 reports of AEFI for COVID-19 among children aged between five and 11 in the country that are categorised as serious.
Fri Aug 05 2022
MOH welcomes clinical trials on products containing cannabis extract for medical use
Companies with medical cannabis products that have been approved abroad, can apply to have their products registered and marketed in M'sia.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Health clinics operate beyond office hours to help reduce hospital congestion - Dr Noor Azmi
Several health clinics (KK) around the Klang Valley are now operating beyond the regular office hours to reduce congestion in hospital emergency departments (ED).
Tue Jul 26 2022
Hazardous cosmetic, medicinal products will be recalled within 24 hours - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said products that do not meet the set quality standards need to be withdrawn from the market within 72 hours.
Mon Jul 25 2022
MOH: Seven malaria infection deaths detected thus far
The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed that seven deaths involving malaria infection were detected from Jan 2 to July 9 this year.
Sun Jul 17 2022
MOH: PICKids vaccination opens for five days from Monday
The PICKids will be open for five days, from Monday (June 20) to Friday (June 24), to vaccinate children aged five to 11.
Sun Jun 19 2022
PICKids to be held on special request - Dr Noor Azmi
The MOH will hold the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) again if there are special requests, said Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Sat Jun 18 2022
Govt to set up fund for rare diseases patients
The government is working towards creating a fund to help patients with rare diseases seek treatment, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Medicine supply under control, avoid panic buying - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said MOH would take stern action on any quarters who tried to take advantage by manipulating the prices of medicines.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Gov't not controlling COVID-19 vaccine prices at private health facilities
The government does not control the price of the COVID-19 vaccines administered by private health facilities following the end of the PICKids today.
Tue May 31 2022
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024