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
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
MOH expects no spike in COVID-19 cases during upcoming festive season
MOH does not expect to see a spike in new COVID-19 cases during the upcoming festive season, said Health D-G Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Jan 10 2023
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