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'New generation emergency response service functioning normally'

'New generation emergency response service functioning normally'

Health Ministry, Communications Ministry, Telekom Malaysia say ambulance service issues isolated.
COMMENT | How social media fuels toxic masculinity in young men

COMMENT | How social media fuels toxic masculinity in young men

Manosphere twists men's struggles into misogyny; education can break the cycle.
Covid causes longer-lasting heart issues in children than vaccines

Covid causes longer-lasting heart issues in children than vaccines

Researchers analysed records of nearly 14 million children in England.
Govt to implement reforms to curb rising medical insurance premiums

Govt to implement reforms to curb rising medical insurance premiums

This includes introducing affordable basic medical and health insurance - Amir.
Health Ministry to establish caucus on drugs policy reform

Health Ministry to establish caucus on drugs policy reform

Deputy minister says drug abuse should be addressed as a humanitarian issue.
COMMENT | Bans lack bite in Malaysia

COMMENT | Bans lack bite in Malaysia

What we need is strict, consistent enforcement of laws.
'Thank you for your prayers,' PM says amid improving health condition

'Thank you for your prayers,' PM says amid improving health condition

Anwar is on treatment for back pain.
Anwar cancels Pahang trip due to back pain, doctors recommend rest

Anwar cancels Pahang trip due to back pain, doctors recommend rest

PMO says the pain is limiting his mobility.
Maldives enforces generational tobacco ban, outlaws e-cigarettes nationwide

Maldives enforces generational tobacco ban, outlaws e-cigarettes nationwide

New measures reflect president's vision of fostering 'competent, morally upright, and diligent citizenry'.
LETTER | Medical council fails to safeguard patients, guide doctors

LETTER | Medical council fails to safeguard patients, guide doctors

Its grounds for 'not guilty' verdict lack understanding about what consent is.
Survey finds widespread health insurance woes

Survey finds widespread health insurance woes

99pct of surveyed private specialists report that patients faced insurance issues.
YOURSAY | Schools must be safe for everyone

YOURSAY | Schools must be safe for everyone

‘All options should be looked into to solve the problem.’
School closures not just due to flu numbers but other factors - minister

School closures not just due to flu numbers but other factors - minister

Infection rate, attendance trends, and other factors considered, Dzulkefly says.
Psychologist urges MOE to form mental health plan in schools

Psychologist urges MOE to form mental health plan in schools

Ong says school violence is rarely spontaneous, often resulting from unaddressed issues.
Give pharmacists access to influenza vaccine to handle surge in cases - group

Give pharmacists access to influenza vaccine to handle surge in cases - group

It's to curb the increase of cases in schools, says MPS president.
WHO issues alert on contaminated Indian cough syrups

WHO issues alert on contaminated Indian cough syrups

24 deaths confirmed in India over cough syrups adulterated with toxic industrial solvent.
Dietary patterns, food quality among cancer causes - health minister

Dietary patterns, food quality among cancer causes - health minister

PARLIAMENT | It now accounts for over 40k new cases each year, says Dzulkefly.
Private medical group slams RM10 consultation fee floor

Private medical group slams RM10 consultation fee floor

It undercuts consultation time and patient safety - Shanmuganathan.
Encourage face mask use to prevent influenza, MOE tells schools

Encourage face mask use to prevent influenza, MOE tells schools

Fadhlina assures situation under control.
'Minimum doctor consultation fee capped at RM10 to support uninsured patients'

'Minimum doctor consultation fee capped at RM10 to support uninsured patients'

This is to ensure people can access basic medical care, Dzulkefly adds.
MMA welcomes GP fee revision, but RM10 minimum 'disappointing'

MMA welcomes GP fee revision, but RM10 minimum 'disappointing'

Low price floor could render model unsustainable in near future, says the group.
COMMENT | Budget supports healthcare workers but still many gaps

COMMENT | Budget supports healthcare workers but still many gaps

Flagging the underinvestment in aged care, sugar policy, and primary healthcare.
More govt contract doctors to be made permanent, higher GP consultation fees

More govt contract doctors to be made permanent, higher GP consultation fees

UPDATED 7.21PM | BUDGET 2026 | Govt agrees to approve 4,500 more permanent positions next year.
Cigarette, liquor excise duties up effective Nov 1

Cigarette, liquor excise duties up effective Nov 1

BUDGET 2026 | Increase of 2 sen per stick for tobacco products, 10pct hike for alcoholic beverages.