KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, granted an audience to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad at Istana Negara today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The Health Ministry (KKM) aims to implement the digital transformation of healthcare at all health facilities nationwide within the next four to five years.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Dewan Rakyat has approved the Supplementary Supply Bill (2023) 2024 involving the withdrawal of a sum of money not exceeding RM23,479,669,350 from the Consolidated Fund for additional expenses for services in 2023.

PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — The Health Ministry (MoH) has not received any reports of food poisoning cases at Ramadan bazaars so far, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA NERUS, March 9 — The Health Ministry recorded 15 cases of heat-related illness nationwide since the first week of this year until yesterday.

PETALING JAYA, March 2 — Malaysia still requires at least 2,000 bags of blood on average every day to ensure an adequate supply to face any potential future challenges.

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — Refining the Madani Medical Scheme (SPM) is not intended to restrict patient access to medical care but rather to ensure judicious use of resources and enhance the project's effectiveness and sustainability, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Approximately 54 per cent of 100,696 medical officers in the country left the public service sector in 2022, with wanting to work in the private sector being the main reason, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

TANJONG KARANG, Feb 24 — The current depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit has only minimally impacted the procurement and purchase of medicines from abroad, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The suggestion to provide designated smoking areas, particularly for eateries in tight spaces, is yet to be finalised, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 15 — The medical device sector is projected to contribute RM20 billion to the country's economy this year, supported by the increase in domestic and foreign investments in the sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia, increasing from 10.5 per cent in 2021 to 12.6 per cent in 2022, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) 2023 report.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 — The number of new leprosy cases in Malaysia increased by 40 per cent to 256 cases in 2023 compared to 183 cases the previous year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — Cabinet members extend their Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus nationwide today on social media.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — The Health Ministry has strategic plans to upgrade the Selayang Hospital's infrastructure facilities and human resources, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUCHING, Jan 12 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will look into the request made by the Sarawak Government to have administrative control over healthcare matters.

JELI, Dec 31 — A total of 20 Covid-19 cases were detected among flood evacuees at relief centres in Kelantan and Terengganu, from December 22 until yesterday, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PASIR MAS, Dec 30 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will use the standard operating procedure (SOP) for floods introduced by the Kelantan Health Department (JKNK) as a benchmark for preparing other health facilities to face natural disasters.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Although the Covid-19 situation in Malaysia is still under control, health experts have advised people to take precautions by continuing to practise the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent virus infection.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, Dec 30 — Amid the spike in Covid-19 cases, including in Selangor, Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz said the government does not have to impose strict measures in the state despite it having the highest recorded cases.  In fact, the...