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.

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...