KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is intensifying efforts to encourage more young people to become blood donors, as the country prepares to face an ageing population by 2040.

CYBERJAYA, May 31 — The Health Ministry (MOH) remains steadfast in its mission to realise a "Malaysia Bebas Rokok" (Smoke-Free Malaysia) by 2040, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Malaysia’s anti-smoking campaign received a significant boost on World No Tobacco Day, as three national health advocates were honoured by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for their contributions to tobacco control.

KOTA BHARU, May 30 — Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan recorded an increase exceeding the national average indicator, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — A landmark resolution on lung health by Malaysia has been officially adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in conjunction with the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva, Switzerland.

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — Malaysia has established health cooperation with Iran to strengthen the country's health system and open up space for knowledge sharing in the pharmaceutical sector, medical technology applications, and excellent clinical practices.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation both domestically and abroad, in light of rising cases in neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore.

PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The interim moratorium on implementing a 45-hour work week for nurses has been extended by another month, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA SELANGOR, May 3 — The Health Ministry (MOH) seized 21,571 illegal health products worth RM37.5 million in 2024, an increase of nearly eight percent from the 20,157 items worth RM24.8 million confiscated in 2023.

SHAH ALAM, April 30 — The Selangor government is committed to ensuring that all recovery processes for the April 1 gas pipeline fire victims in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, are carried out transparently, safely, and responsibly.

KOTA BHARU, April 26 — The Health Ministry is closely monitoring two key issues following the tariffs imposed by United States (US) President Donald Trump, particularly those affecting medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is intensifying enforcement and regulation of electronic cigarettes and vape products through the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — State governments have the authority to ban the sale of vape or e-cigarettes, through local councils, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Health Ministry is closely monitoring the current Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Sydney, Australia.

IPOH, April 10 — Malaysia must brace itself for the United States (US) government's announcement of new tariffs that will affect pharmaceutical products.

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The World Health Organisation (WHO) is kicking off the year-long "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" campaign, calling for immediate and decisive actions to ensure every mother and newborn receives quality healthcare to commemorate World Health Day 2025.

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will hold another round of discussions with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and other medical bodies following objections to the government’s move to implement the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723) on private healthcare facilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has commended the authorities for their swift response to the gas pipeline blaze along Jalan Putra Harmoni in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, today.

SERDANG, April 1 — The gas pipeline fire incident along Jalan Putra Harmoni in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya has not involved any fatalities so far, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, March 3 — The Health Ministry has taken aggressive measures to address the issue of medical inflation, which has led to rising health insurance premiums.