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
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
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
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
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
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
MOH to consider employing trained nurses from abroad - Dr Noor Azmi
The MOH will consider the request of APHM to allow employing trained nurses from overseas, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Tue May 31 2022
PICKids ends today, 33 pct fully vaccinated against COVID-19
PICKids, which was launched on Feb 3 for children aged five to 11, ended today, said Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Tue May 31 2022
Monkeypox virus: Govt has no plans to close country's borders
The government is not planning to close the country's border gates at this time despite cases of monkeypox detected in several countries, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Sat May 28 2022
MOH: Use of alternative treatment for HFMD not encouraged
MOH does not encourage alternative treatment methods such as using turmeric powder or 'semambu' (neem) leaves to treat hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).
Sun May 22 2022
PICKids: First dose of vaccine won't be offered after May 15 - MOH
The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under PICKids will not be offered after May 15, said Deputy Health Minister I Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Health Ministry supports new ideas to transform healthcare system
The Health Ministry is committed to supporting any new idea that will assist in transforming the nation's healthcare system for the betterment of citizens, especially in the endemic phase of COVID-19.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024