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Health Ministry targets vape, e-cigarette ban by mid-2026

Health Ministry targets vape, e-cigarette ban by mid-2026

Minister says if not by mid-year, it will be the second half.
Over 254k M'sians are obese - Dzulkefly

Over 254k M'sians are obese - Dzulkefly

Over 30pct of 1.2 million adults screened recently are obese.
8 of 9 health facilities affected by Sabah landslides reopen - Dzulkefly

8 of 9 health facilities affected by Sabah landslides reopen - Dzulkefly

Gadong Papar Rural Clinic remains shut for cleaning works, minister says.
Dzulkefly: M'sia embarking on bold healthcare reforms

Dzulkefly: M'sia embarking on bold healthcare reforms

Minister says govt addressing medical inflation, improving digital system, among others.
MOH drafting cabinet memorandum on vape ban - Dzulkefly

MOH drafting cabinet memorandum on vape ban - Dzulkefly

It is to ensure thorough and comprehensive implementation, he says.
Minister: Smoking, air pollution among main causes of lung damage

Minister: Smoking, air pollution among main causes of lung damage

Lung cancer also remains among top 3 cancers in Malaysia, Dzulkelfy says.
Akmal raps Health Ministry over on-call allowance U-turn

Akmal raps Health Ministry over on-call allowance U-turn

Umno Youth chief says it will demoralise doctors, push more to emigrate.
MOH ready to explore healthcare funding reforms for ageing population

MOH ready to explore healthcare funding reforms for ageing population

Diversification needed with demographic shift, Dzulkefly says.
Cabinet memorandum on vaping for tabling by year end - Dzulkefly

Cabinet memorandum on vaping for tabling by year end - Dzulkefly

Minister says the question now is method, timing, and approach.
Vape ban: Govt anticipating legal backlash from industry

Vape ban: Govt anticipating legal backlash from industry

Regulating such products has created a 'legitimate expectation', minister says.
MOH to deploy more staff, upgrade facilities at Lahad Datu Hospital

MOH to deploy more staff, upgrade facilities at Lahad Datu Hospital

Dzulkefly says several critical upgrades have been scheduled.
Study on Indonesian nurse hires must safeguard public interest: Dzulkefly

Study on Indonesian nurse hires must safeguard public interest: Dzulkefly

Health Ministry will fully cooperate with Public Service Department on study.
Dzulkefly assures fix for 'erased' seniority in healthcare sector

Dzulkefly assures fix for 'erased' seniority in healthcare sector

User complains years of contract service not counted in permanent appointments.
MOH rules out full-time mental health counsellors in secondary schools

MOH rules out full-time mental health counsellors in secondary schools

Dzulkefly says such services available at health facilities.
Minister: M'sia competitive for medical tourism despite SST

Minister: M'sia competitive for medical tourism despite SST

Treatments 30-40pct cheaper than neighbours, Dzulkefly says.
Health Ministry stands by educational enforcement of price display rule

Health Ministry stands by educational enforcement of price display rule

Ministry committed to ensuring smooth implementation, says Dzulkefly.
MOH ultimately aims to impose full ban on vape, e-cigarette

MOH ultimately aims to impose full ban on vape, e-cigarette

PARLIAMENT | This is to thwart misusing product to consume illegal drugs, minister stresses.
MOH: 2.3k waiting for cardiothoracic surgery, some up to 7 months

MOH: 2.3k waiting for cardiothoracic surgery, some up to 7 months

603 elective paediatric cardiothoracic procedures, average wait of 21 months.
Amanah eyes Kota Iskandar, risking clash with Umno in next Johor polls

Amanah eyes Kota Iskandar, risking clash with Umno in next Johor polls

Party also wants Harapan to contest solo in Skudai.
Dzulkefly: We can't stop foreign medical headhunters from hiring locals

Dzulkefly: We can't stop foreign medical headhunters from hiring locals

However, he says govt committed to retaining local talents.
Govt exempts 5 healthcare sectors from 45-hour work week

Govt exempts 5 healthcare sectors from 45-hour work week

This comes after several groups criticised the move.
MOH says vape boss' hospital board appointment an oversight

MOH says vape boss' hospital board appointment an oversight

Dzulkefly says ministry received close to 3k nominations from various parties.
Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary - Dzulkefly

Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary - Dzulkefly

Initiative to offer contributors option of broader insurance coverage, minister says.
Health minister deletes Hadi visit photo after criticism from son

Health minister deletes Hadi visit photo after criticism from son

UPDATED 9.20PM | Khalil accuses Dzulkefly of disregarding the family's privacy and hospital SOP.