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'Ban ketum cultivation, place etomidate under Dangerous Drug Act'

'Ban ketum cultivation, place etomidate under Dangerous Drug Act'

DAP senator says people's lives and health are at stake.
'Rubbish': Lawyer denies claims Zakir Naik diagnosed with AIDS

'Rubbish': Lawyer denies claims Zakir Naik diagnosed with AIDS

It's fake news, Akberdin says.
T20 turning to govt healthcare as insurance costs rise, says PKR MP

T20 turning to govt healthcare as insurance costs rise, says PKR MP

Sim calls for tighter regulation of investment-linked insurance schemes.
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.
'Doctor of headaches' Mahathir shares tips on stress-busting

'Doctor of headaches' Mahathir shares tips on stress-busting

Ex-PM assures every problem has a solution, stress will reduce when you find it.
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.
MOH to consider buying purpose-built ambulances: Lukanisman

MOH to consider buying purpose-built ambulances: Lukanisman

The ministry's long-standing practice is to modify vans into ambulances.
'Healthcare system failing disabled women on sexual, reproductive rights'

'Healthcare system failing disabled women on sexual, reproductive rights'

Report says community face entrenched discrimination, often dismissed or disregarded by healthcare workers.
Vape ban: Don't let perfection be enemy of the good, Wan Saiful tells govt

Vape ban: Don't let perfection be enemy of the good, Wan Saiful tells govt

PARLIAMENT | MP says legal concerns should not be used as excuse to delay action.
PSM warns of dangerous state overreach in criminalising vape

PSM warns of dangerous state overreach in criminalising vape

UPDATED 4.04PM | Jeyakumar cautions move could create nanny state, drive practice underground.
Treat drug addicts as patients, not criminals: Lee

Treat drug addicts as patients, not criminals: Lee

'They are struggling with a sickness that needs treatment, not punishment.'
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.
Ex-student leaders slam uni, student union over suicide deaths

Ex-student leaders slam uni, student union over suicide deaths

They're urged to step down for failing to address mental health issues.
Working paper on vape sales ban to be presented next month - Perak exco

Working paper on vape sales ban to be presented next month - Perak exco

Move to focus on restricting local authorities from issuing sales licences, says Sivanesan.
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.
YOURSAY | M'sia will continue to be net exporter of doctors, nurses

YOURSAY | M'sia will continue to be net exporter of doctors, nurses

'Only solution to prevent them from resigning is to revise their salary scales.'

Doctors, nurses in public healthcare facilities quitting to be raised in Dewan

Doctors, nurses in public healthcare facilities quitting to be raised in Dewan

Kluang MP to query health minister on measures taken to address staff shortages.
Parliament panel to grill agencies, delayed health data stalks Orang Asli

Parliament panel to grill agencies, delayed health data stalks Orang Asli

Select committee finding expected by October sitting.

COMMENT | PM, address bullying issues with wisdom, transparency

COMMENT | PM, address bullying issues with wisdom, transparency

Widespread bullying, from schools to workplaces, fuels mental health crises.
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.
Authorities probing 2 Tawau deaths linked to wedding feast food poisoning

Authorities probing 2 Tawau deaths linked to wedding feast food poisoning

Health Ministry still investigating exact cause.
Fining, jailing teachers for vaping disproportionate - MCA

Fining, jailing teachers for vaping disproportionate - MCA

Many teachers today are under enormous strain, says Wong.
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.