LONDON, May 21 — Britain said today some victims of a contaminated blood scandal would receive interim payments of £210,000 (RM1.2 million) each before a scheme to pay “comprehensive compensation” is up and running, ideally by year-end.

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Malaysia has initiated a comprehensive healthcare education programme in collaboration with the World Health Organisation aimed at promoting preventive healthcare practices and increasing awareness of the significance of early medical intervention.

By Amar Shah Mohsen KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 – The generational endgame (GEG) provision, which was omitted in the revised Control of Smoking Products for Public Health 2023 Bill, may be reconsidered in the future if the need arises.  Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said this in her winding-up...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 — The substantial allocation of RM59.7 million under the 2024 Selangor Budget for public health initiatives signifies the state government’s commitment in enhancing the state's health action plan. Selangor public health advisor Dr Mohammad Farhan Rusli...

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA SELANGOR, Oct 26 — State executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said that the upcoming 2024 Selangor Budget could possibly see improvements made to the Iltizam Sihat Selangor (ISS) initiative and a greater focus on preventive...

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Selangor has established itself as a prime destination for the healthcare industry in Malaysia and the Asean region, said state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin. She said this was due to several aspects, such as...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The resurgence of haze pollution in Malaysia is a cause for public health concern and Malaysians should understand the health risks associated with it and take effective preventive measures, said a health expert.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, April 7 — Mental health and healthy ageing for senior citizens are among the six areas on which the state's public health initiatives will focus on for 2023, said state executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. She said Selangor is...

By Sulyn Chong WOMEN in decision-making positions are far and few between but Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud has shown us that it is not impossible to be in a position of power and own it. In addition to being a state representative for the Seri Serdang state constituency since 2018, Dr Siti Mariah is...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The Selangor government remains determined to strengthen the public health sector by allocating five per cent of the entire state budget for health purposes of the people. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor is also the only...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The health sector has received the second largest allocation of RM36.3 billion in Budget 2023, up from RM32.4 billion last year, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Sulyn Chong SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The state government has allocated RM65.6 million for public health purposes and will continue the Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS) programme with a RM45 million allocation every year, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. “The continuation of the ISS...

By Azian Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — The Selangor Health Partnership (Selhep) programme is the best platform for the state public health service to draft strategies and new approaches to bring more benefits to the people. State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said...

By Mustakim Ramli KAJANG, Sept 5 — The Selangor government will continue placing public health concerns and awareness at the forefront in the coming years for the benefit of the Selangor people. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said since the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago, the...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Aug 10 — The First Selangor Plan's (RS-1) initiative to focus on health-related issues is seen as an appropriate step toward enhancing Selangor's healthcare system. Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) lecturer Dato’ Dr Khalid Ibrahim said...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has proposed a white paper for the reformation of the country's health system, especially in ensuring that it is future proof.

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...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The Covid-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for the public health system and an urgent change should happen now to avoid similar catastrophic events in the future, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

PUTRAJAYA, May 31 — The new hybrid variant of Covid-19 which has the characteristics of the Indian and United Kingdom variants found in Vietnam has not been detected in other countries including Malaysia, said Health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah.

By Sherilyn Pang SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The Selangor government will be focusing on strengthening the public health and social support systems of the state this year, says Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said this is to prepare for the impacts that come along should another...