Pharmacy Bill to be tabled soon
The Health Ministry is now waiting for approval from the Attorney-General's Chambers before the bill can be tabled.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Pharmacy Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament this year
The bill, among others, aims to provide control on the prices of medicines.
Mon Mar 21 2016
Pharmacy bill: What do the doctors say?
Several doctors share their point of view over the dispensing separation issue, which has been a much heated debate over the last few weeks.
Fri Mar 06 2015
Pharmacy Bill: Declassify documents and consult stakeholders, MMA tells govt
Rejecting the new Pharmacy Bill, Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said the medical medical fraternity was not consulted on the separation of dispensing and prescription rights.
Thu Mar 05 2015
Frustrated doctors walk out from Pharmacy Bill briefing
A briefing regarding the proposed Pharmacy Bill with the Pharmaceutical Services Division of the Ministry of Health on Wednesday morning ended with a walk out by several doctors.
Wed Mar 04 2015
I just want my drugs, fast!
Speaking from a patient and consumer point of view, Zan Azlee just wants to get his medicine fast and easy.
Thu Feb 26 2015
Pharmacy Bill: Allow patients to choose
Dr Venkates Rao believes patients should be allowed to chose either to pick up the medications at the clinic or buy them at the pharmacy according to their convenience.
Thu Feb 26 2015
New Pharmacy Bill still under review - Subramaniam
The new Pharmacy Bill is still under review and discussions are being held to get input from the various stakeholders.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
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
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Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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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
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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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