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States and regions with highest number are Selangor, KL and Putrajaya, Penang, Johor and Kedah.

Interference in clinical decisions exposes patients to increased safety risks, group says.

Important for revenue to be used to manage, address negative effects of vape sales - Jamaliah.

Govt must act faster, more strongly to implement proven control policies, DG says.

PARLIAMENT | It's part of measures to align taxes on smoking products - Lukanisman.

It can also discourage unhealthy eating habits, save public healthcare costs, it adds.

Doctors warn of severe flu symptoms, especially in vulnerable groups.

NGO points out that the rate has been stagnant for over a decade.

Laying groundwork to include it in healthcare system, says the minister.

Non-communicable diseases drain public funds, govt must enact comprehensive health policies.

Umno Youth chief slams speaker's dismissal of slashing lawmaker allowances to fund healthcare workers.

Move comes amid advance of Israeli forces.

Malaysian food safety must evolve with the times.

Mahathar says substantial evidence from high-quality studies proves no linkage.

Minister says if not by mid-year, it will be the second half.

They could undermine health messaging in other countries, experts say.

Over 30pct of 1.2 million adults screened recently are obese.

US president advises women not to take paracetamol throughout pregnancy.

Gadong Papar Rural Clinic remains shut for cleaning works, minister says.

Minister says govt addressing medical inflation, improving digital system, among others.

Public needs to be more open with issue, minister says.

Drug researcher opines people can benefit more from ketum's medicinal value.

It is to ensure thorough and comprehensive implementation, he says.

The amendments are enforced in conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day.