Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, specifically the Hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Dengue cases up with five deaths in epid week 27
Dengue fever cases rose to 2,805 in the 27th Epidemiological Week compared to 2,788 cases the previous week, with five deaths.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG
Health DG advises the public to avoid being outdoors during peak of Aedes mosquito bites - in the early morning and late afternoon.
Fri May 03 2024
Dengue cases down; Four deaths reported in ME07 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported up to ME07 was 25,541 cases.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Energy Stick’ not a registered product - MOH
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said monitoring and enforcement actions will be carried out against those caught selling the product.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Spike in dengue cases, no death reported
The number of dengue fever cases has increased to 3,971 in the 3rd Epidemiological Week 2024, from Jan 14 to 20.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation
Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
More than RM1.2 million in compound notices issued last month for smoking offences
The Health Ministry (MOH) issued a total of 5,041 compound notices worth RM1.25 million for smoking offences last month.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Paxlovid antiviral drug still effective to treat COVID-19 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said Paxlovid is effective if taken within five days of the start of symptoms.
Wed Dec 13 2023
COVID-19: More new cases but situation under control - Health DG
A total of 12,757 COVID-19 cases were reported during the 49thh Epidemiological Week from Dec 3-9, said Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Dengue cases up in Week 43, no deaths reported
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative dengue cases reported so far this year totalled 98,715.
Fri Nov 03 2023
MOH revokes notification for five cosmetic products
The Health Ministry has revoked the notification of five cosmetic products as they were found to contain scheduled poisons.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Dengue cases up 5.9 percent, two deaths reported in ME40 - Health DG
Health DG Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan in a statement said two deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG
Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Two cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poisons - Health DG
'Beaute Treatment Cream' and 'Beaute Nite Cream', found to contain scheduled poisons and are no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024