Dr Muhammad Radzi appointed as new Health DG
The appointment was based on Dr Muhammad Radzi's qualification and vast experience in Malaysia's healthcare service, Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.
Tue Apr 25 2023
I am taking a rest first - Dr Noor Hisham
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said all he wanted to do was to take a break after serving the MOH.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Health Minister, MOH express gratitude to Dr Noor Hisham
Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has called it a day after serving Malaysia for 35 years in the public healthcare sector.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Dengue cases drop 5.4% last week
The number of dengue fever cases in the 14th epidemiological week this year (April 2-8) dropped by 5.4 per cent to 2,239 cases from 2,365 cases the previous week, with two fatality recorded.
Wed Apr 12 2023
Claims of human organ trade must be taken seriously - Health DG
To tighten clinical governance of organ transplant in this country, MOH has established a transplantation committee that regulates the organ donation programme among living donors.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Sale of puffer fish with dangerous toxins prohibited - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said MOH had produced educational materials to increase public awareness on the dangerous toxins in puffer fish.
Thu Mar 30 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
Increase in admission of COVID-19 patients to public hospitals last week - Health DG
The number of new COVID-19 cases undergoing monitoring at home increased by 321.7 per cent, Dr Noor Hisham said.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Dengue cases up 9.3 pct last week - Health DG
Four deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported from Feb 12 to 18, Dr Noor Hisham said.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Malaysia hopes to bring resolution to WHA
The resolution on 'Behavioral Science for Better Health', when accepted by the WHO executive board, would be brought to the WHA.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Dr Zaliha, Malaysia's first minister honoured to chair WHO Executive Board Meeting
Dr Noor Hisham said the honour was the first in the country's history and throughout his 10 years of involvement with the WHO.
Fri Feb 03 2023
COVID-19 admissions up 6.3 pct last week - Health DG
Admissions of COVID-19 patients to health facilities per 100,000 population increased 6.3 pct in the fourth epidemiological week from Jan 22-28.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Drop in COVID-19 admissions last week - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said there was also a decline in the number of positive cases monitored by COVID-19 Assessment Centres nationwide.
Mon Jan 23 2023
No cases of stroke reported for Comirnaty Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine in clinical studies
No cases of stroke were reported for the Comirnaty Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine in the clinical studies conducted.
Wed Jan 18 2023
COVID-19 admissions drop 27.1 pct last week - Health DG
Admissions of COVID-19 patients to health facilities per 100,000 population dropped 27.1 per cent in the second epidemiological week of 2023 (ME 2/2023) from Jan 8 to 14.
Mon Jan 16 2023
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
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