GEORGE TOWN, Dec 14 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is looking to introduce the Good Samaritan law — legal protection that encourages people to assist others in emergency situations without fear of legal consequences, such as being sued for unintentional harm caused during the act of assistance.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 3 — Under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), authorised officers are not empowered to arrest or detain those with infectious diseases, contrary to claims by some parties, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PARIT, Nov 21 — The shift work schedule for nurses will be adjusted under the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), which takes effect December 1.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 19 — The government will continue to adopt a regulatory approach to vaping through the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into effect on October 1, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Malaysia will witness a projected 87,000 deaths from 2020 to 2030 if there is no intervention to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

BANGI, Nov 7 — Malaysia has 623 registered psychiatrists, which is a long way to go to meet current needs, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUANTAN, Oct 19 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has issued 98,054 notices, amounting to RM24.5 million in fines, over the past nine months for smoking-related offences in prohibited areas.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) enforcement will take prudent and reasonable measures in using powers under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852).

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is currently assessing the mental health of children rescued from charity homes run by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — The death of a doctor stationed in Lahad Datu, Sabah, must be thoroughly investigated, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — Public sector medical officers are expected to receive good news soon about on-call duty allowances, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

SEPANG, Aug 28 — The Health Ministry (MOH), in collaboration with Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd, has tightened screening for travellers entering via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 to mitigate the spread of mpox.

SEPANG, Aug 26 — The proposed introduction of nutri-grade system for food and drinks will be tabled at the Cabinet soon, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — There are 31 suspected mpox cases in Malaysia, of which 25 are confirmed negative while six are under monitoring.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Health Ministry today confirmed Malaysia is not facing a human insulin shortage, and that supply is sufficient until year-end.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The Health Ministry will work to align medical experts with the development of infrastructure according to local needs.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has consistently accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — The proposed establishment of a national health fund is to prepare the country against possible health threats, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Amendments to the Medical Act 1971 will recognise the Health Ministry (MOH) as a specialist training institution, similar to local higher learning institutions.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Health Ministry (MOH) maintains impartiality in recognising specialist training programmes, whether for local medical graduates or through parallel pathways, including sponsorship for these programmes.