SHAH ALAM, Dec 9 — The free Covid-19 vaccine booster shots given by the Selangor government under its SelVax Booster Programme will no longer accept walk-ins, following the high demand on the first day of the programme.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 8 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today the state government has lost more than RM50 million in revenue, due to the recent exemption of entertainment tax, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Dec 7 — A total of 55 students in the state have since lost both their parents due to Covid-19, according to state executive councillor for public health and family Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said Hulu Langat, Klang, and Petaling Perdana...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, Dec 3 — As of November 9, 41 per cent of civil servants in Selangor are women, according to state executive councillor for women and family development Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. She said of thistotal, 28 per cent are officers Grade 52 and above who are involved as...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, Dec 2 — Approximately 4,902 Selangorians have registered with and are using the Selangor Mental Health (Sehat) application, since September 1. These include those who have undergone screening and mental health literacy tests up until November 21, said state...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Dec 1 — The formation of Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) early this year is in line with seven objectives in the Selangor Women’s Policy. State executive councillor for public health, women empowerment and family Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said as of now, WBS has...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Dec 1 — A total of 1,076 child abuse cases were reported in Selangor from January to September this year, says Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. Citing the Selangor Royal Malaysia Police statistics, the state executive councillor for public health said the cases are...

By Alang Bendahara SHAH ALAM, Dec 1 — Covid-19 has taken the lives of 9,617 people in Selangor since the pandemic began. State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said in 2020, 66 deaths were recorded while this year saw 9,551 deaths up until November. She was...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 30 — The new improvements to the Peduli Sihat Insurance Scheme (SIPS) include a change to the terms and conditions by assessing current needs, and applicants not having to be tied to a specific income line, among others. State executive councillor for public...

SHAH ALAM, Nov 29 — The number of domestic violence cases in Selangor shows an increase this year with 1,519 cases reported from January until October compared to 1,349 cases recorded last year.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 29 — Over 4.7 million of the 5.1 million residents in Selangor aged 12 and above have at least received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination, said state executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. She said this includes 4.3...

SHAH ALAM, Nov 28 — People seeking mental health treatment through the Selangor Mental Sihat (Sehat) programme would be referred to a psychiatrist in a shorter period of time starting next year, says Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — Disseminating information on state government policies and initiatives should be done in simple language so that all levels of society can understand them, said state executive councillor for unity Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. She said this is crucial, as...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Nov 22 — The public health sector should hopefully get an increase in its allocation for the 2022 Selangor Budget, so as to ensure the success of education initiatives and health-related prevention. State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Nov 22 — The public has been advised to take their Covid-19 vaccine booster doses, in light of the increase in cases of late. State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the doses should be taken particularly by those who are frequently...

By Jerry Choong SHAH ALAM, Nov 16 — Cholera infections can be avoided if society prioritises hygiene before eating or purchasing food at eateries, restaurants, and even stalls, said a public health expert. Harian Metro reported public health medicine expert Dr Mohammad Farhan Rusli as saying...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — A local woman who contracted cholera in Petaling district last month has fully recovered, says state executive councillor for health. Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS) has carried out investigations to identify the...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — The state government is expected to focus on the public health sector in the 2022 Selangor Budget, said state executive councillor for health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. She said this would come in the form of additional allocations, so as to ensure the...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has reiterated the state government's committment in creating a gender balance in forming Selangor's policies and development. Through the Gender Mainstreaming Project which began last year, it is now being...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — Seventeen officers from the Gender Focal Team and Gender Focal Point in the Gender Mainstreaming session 2021/2022 receive their appointment letter from Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, earlier today. The Gender Mainstreaming exercise, now...