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MOH resolute on enforcing tobacco display ban under Act 852 - Dzulkefly

MOH resolute on enforcing tobacco display ban under Act 852 - Dzulkefly

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the six-month educational enforcement period for the ban is sufficient.
Sat Oct 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: MOH to curb smoking prevalence to 15% by end-2025

AWANI Tonight: MOH to curb smoking prevalence to 15% by end-2025

The Health Minister is committed to reducing smoking prevalence in Malaysia to 15% by the end of next year, in line with the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Act 2024.
Fri Oct 04 2024
MOH forms task force to investigate Lahad Datu pathologist's death

MOH forms task force to investigate Lahad Datu pathologist's death

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the investigation set to begin on Oct 10.
Wed Oct 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: 10 Sept 2024

AWANI Tonight: 10 Sept 2024

#AWANITonight with @sarayamia

1. No lockdowns, no new Mpox cases so far - Health Minister
2. Australia plans social media minimum age limit

#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Sep 10 2024
One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister

One out of six Malaysians has diabetes - Health Minister

Malaysia is still listed as the country with the highest prevalence of diabetes in South East Asia.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly

Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly

Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly

Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the total loss, including logistics and storage costs, amounted to RM185 million.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana

Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana

Pro-cannabis groups met Thai health minister and urged him to rethink the policy reversal.
Thu May 16 2024
Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly

Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly

Health Minister says any allegation that 24-hour restaurants are the main cause of obesity in Malaysia must be proven empirically.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Parallel Pathway: MOH proposes swift amendments to Act 50

Parallel Pathway: MOH proposes swift amendments to Act 50

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this was to address the shortage of medical specialists serving in government health facilities in the country.
Tue Apr 02 2024
South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout

South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout

The health minister said hotline is to support physicians who faced harassment or peer pressure if they chose not to join a mass walkout.
Tue Mar 12 2024
South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals

South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals

Twenty military surgeons along with 138 public health doctors will be assigned to 20 hospitals for four weeks, the Health Minister said.
Mon Mar 11 2024
S.Korea doctors may be suspended unless they return to work -official

S.Korea doctors may be suspended unless they return to work -official

Vice health minister Park Min-soo said more than 9,000 trainee doctors had walked off their jobs so far.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Health minister: Stats Dept 2023 report shows cancer fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia

Health minister: Stats Dept 2023 report shows cancer fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia

According to the registry, 168,822 new cancer cases were reported over five years from 2017 to 2021.
Mon Feb 05 2024
COVID-19: MOH recommends third booster shot for vulnerable people - Health Minister

COVID-19: MOH recommends third booster shot for vulnerable people - Health Minister

Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad there was a sufficient stock of vaccines available.
Thu Dec 14 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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