PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has set up a special committee to address electronic cigarette misuse, especially among school students, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Nursing is not just a profession; it is the lifeblood of the nation’s healthcare system, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has introduced AI-powered lung health screening to boost early detection, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said it is one of the key efforts in its National Lung Health Initiative 2025-2030 to strengthen prevention, screening, and...

PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has received approval to increase the On-Call Duty Allowance (ETAP) for health workers and an announcement on the matter will be made later, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Eighteen victims of the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, are still being treated in health facilities as of today, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — Non-compliance notifications or warning letters will be issued to any premises found to have failed to comply with the tobacco product display ban at sales counters.

SERDANG, March 27 — Hospitals nationwide, particularly Emergency and Trauma Departments (ETD), are fully prepared to ensure medical needs are met throughout the Aidilfitri season.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A total of 774 assistant medical officers (AMOs) under the sixth and seventh phases of contract appointments will be offered permanent positions as early as next month, in line with the government’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare workforce.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will issue a circular soon to allow Assistant Medical Officers (AMOs) to issue prescriptions for basic medicines for common ailments.

BANGI, Feb 19 — The Health Ministry (MOH) today launched the “War on Stigma” initiative to educate the public and shift negative perceptions of mental health toward a more positive outlook.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The Cabinet today decided to shelve the staggered working hours (WBB) pilot project to make way for a more in-depth study.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 21 — The staggered working hours (WBB) system for medical officers is an additional option to the existing on-call and shift systems, not a replacement, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has issued 5,642 notices, amounting to RM1.37 million in compounds, since the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), from October 1 to December 17.

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.