PUTRAJAYA, March 3 — Local authorities nationwide have been urged to display emergency contact numbers in Ramadan bazaar areas, to ensure immediate response in case of emergencies, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Nearly 250,000 cancer cases were reported in the country from 2017 to 2023, which saw an increase in the percentage of deaths.

LANGKAWI, Feb 23 — The Health Ministry (MOH) aims to reduce the prevalence of stunted growth among children under five to 14.2 per cent by 2030.

KAJANG, Feb 13 — The Kajang Hospital has been rebranded as the Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin Hospital.

BUTTERWORTH, Feb 8 — Malaysia is not affected by the carbonated drink products, which are alleged to contain high levels of chlorate, as reported in some European countries, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

BUTTERWORTH, Feb 8 — The government has allocated RM18.9 million this year for the digital transformation of 100 public health clinics nationwide, with a cloud-based digital management system (CCMS).

BUTTERWORTH, Feb 8 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is holding nationwide engagement sessions before making a final decision on implementing a 45-hour work week for shift-based staff, including nurses, assistant medical officers, and ambulance drivers.

KLANG, Jan 26 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has clarified that the decision to shelve the Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) pilot project was not a 'flip-flop' decision.

BANGI, Jan 14 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has stressed that it does not intend to withdraw the smoking ban in offices, which has been in effect since January 1.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA SELANGOR, Jan 4 — The Health Ministry (MOH) detected 327 positive samples of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) throughout last year, an increase compared to 225 cases reported in 2023. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the virus is a common cold and...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — The government's move to include laundromats in the list of smoke-free zones has been lauded by the operators and the public.

By Sofia Nasir KUALA SELANGOR, Jan 1 — More than 400 individuals started the New Year with a healthy lifestyle by participating in the 5km 2025 New Year’s Eve Unity Overpass Night Run event in Ijok yesterday night. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the run, organised by the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Malaysia has received five new First-in-Human (FIH) trials through Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM), marking the highest number of FIH clinical research ever achieved, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The move to increase the working hours of nurses in hospital wards by three hours under the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) directive underwent multiple rounds of engagement, including with seven trade unions and nurses association, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Malaysia has become the preferred destination for over 200 medical device manufacturers and more than 30 multinational companies in the healthcare industry, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

TUMPAT, Dec 7 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has assured that allegations of a doctor being assaulted by an assistant medical officer at a hospital in Perak are being taken seriously, with a thorough investigation underway.

TUMPAT, Dec 7 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has recorded 10,272 cases of waterborne diseases at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak as of yesterday.

ALOR SETAR, Dec 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has reminded all flood relief centre operators to ensure the quality of food to avoid any case of poisoning due to tainted food.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has been asked to investigate and review the “excessive” increase in insurance premiums.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad plans to introduce a value-based healthcare delivery approach to address the issue of rising private hospital charges.