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Forest fire prompts closure of two schools in Johor

Forest fire prompts closure of two schools in Johor

Johor MB says the fire involves private land.

2.4 hectares of forest burnt near Legoland theme park

2.4 hectares of forest burnt near Legoland theme park

The Fire and Rescue Department says the fire had been spreading since Wednesday.

More than 850 medical graduates quit in past 3 years, says minister

More than 850 medical graduates quit in past 3 years, says minister

There are currently 44 hospitals providing housemanship for medical graduates.

Health minister thinks bubble tea is too sweet for kids

Health minister thinks bubble tea is too sweet for kids

Health Minister says the sugar in the drinks is excessive and way beyond the recommended daily intake.

Malaria afflicting Kuala Lipis Orang Asli not life-threatening

Malaria afflicting Kuala Lipis Orang Asli not life-threatening

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the outbreak affecting 15 Orang Asli was a mild version.

Yoursay: New M'sia must respect rights of original bumis

Yoursay: New M'sia must respect rights of original bumis

YOURSAY | 'Stop sweeping things under the carpet; it's already bulging.'

Can we trust the government to investigate anything?

Can we trust the government to investigate anything?

COMMENT | The system is the way it is because Malaysians do not really care, in any meaningful way, about the abuses of the system.

Yoursay: Birth control for Orang Asli women – was there informed consent?

Yoursay: Birth control for Orang Asli women – was there informed consent?

YOURSAY | ‘Birth control when they do not want it is akin to sterilisation…’

Family planning methods fully explained to women - minister

Family planning methods fully explained to women - minister

Dzulkefly Ahmad says programme adheres to World Health Organization guidelines.

Waytha to pursue forced birth control probe, seeks meeting with Dzulkefly

Waytha to pursue forced birth control probe, seeks meeting with Dzulkefly

Gap between Orang Asli and health officials is clear and needs to be bridged, he says.

Veteran physician pans health minister's explanation as 'pathetic'

Veteran physician pans health minister's explanation as 'pathetic'

Dr Milton Lum feels it raises questions on flaws in the Orang Asli family planning programme.

No need to review Rania Zara's CCM appointment, says minister

No need to review Rania Zara's CCM appointment, says minister

It has been a practice to select members from targeted communities, including transpersons.

'Without proof, no probe on Orang Asli women forced to take birth control jabs'

'Without proof, no probe on Orang Asli women forced to take birth control jabs'

Health Minister says not SOP to threaten or force, confident that staff trained to inform before administering.

Birth control meant to save Orang Asli women with anaemia - Dzulkefly

Birth control meant to save Orang Asli women with anaemia - Dzulkefly

Health minister says the intervention was done out of a sense of responsibility.

Pasir Gudang death due to heart failure, not pollution - Dzulkefly

Pasir Gudang death due to heart failure, not pollution - Dzulkefly

Health minister says the woman had been suffering from chronic illnesses for the past 10 years.

Only 3 Kuala Koh deaths confirmed due to measles, 12 others undetermined

Only 3 Kuala Koh deaths confirmed due to measles, 12 others undetermined

Toxicology tests still being run on the 12 bodies says Health Minister.
Yoursay: When drug mules are hanged, not kingpins

Yoursay: When drug mules are hanged, not kingpins

YOURSAY | ‘What would it take for S’pore to consider alternatives to its drug laws?’
Don't issue statements that can cause anxiety, minister tells experts

Don't issue statements that can cause anxiety, minister tells experts

However, Dzulkefly Ahmad says his ministry still respects their views and areas of expertise.

In 'game-changing' move, gov't seeks to decriminalise personal drug use

In 'game-changing' move, gov't seeks to decriminalise personal drug use

This is not to be mistaken for legalisation of drugs, says Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Ministry rules out leptospirosis, TB in hospitalised Orang Asli

Ministry rules out leptospirosis, TB in hospitalised Orang Asli

However, the cause of the infection is still not determined, says Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Three deaths so far from methanol poisoning in Perak

Three deaths so far from methanol poisoning in Perak

'These happen from time to time because there is always demand for cheap liquor,' says health minister.

Health minister tackles myth of housemen oversupply

Health minister tackles myth of housemen oversupply

INTERVIEW | The problem, Dzulkefly says, lies with insufficient facilities to provide placement.

Medicine price control proposal to be tabled soon, says Dzulkefly

Medicine price control proposal to be tabled soon, says Dzulkefly

INTERVIEW | He warns that if private healthcare becomes too costly, it could cause congestion in public hospitals.

Mandatory immunisation proposal to be tabled with MOH on May 8

Mandatory immunisation proposal to be tabled with MOH on May 8

Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the views of various parties are being sought in forming the proposal.