KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — The High Court here today was told that with the passing of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 in Dewan Rakyat last week, vendors are now forbidden from selling smoking products including vape and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to minors.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The government is expected to bear approximately RM369 million in treatment costs yearly in 2030 for e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (Evali) cases, if no legal controls are in place.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — MPs from both sides of the political divide have given mixed reactions to the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health 2023 Bill, which, among others, removes the generational end-game (GEG) provision.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — E-cigarettes or vape products can no longer be advertised, promoted, or involved in sponsorship once the Control of Smoking Products For Public Health Bill 2023 comes into force.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 — Early findings from a study on the effectiveness of management and treatment of cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute (IKN) found that 93 to 95 per cent of breast cancer patients have a survival rate exceeding three years compared to between 86 and 91 per cent a decade ago.

By Yasmin Ramlan  PUTRAJAYA, Nov 25 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s Women’s wing delegates are reminded to stay focused on the reformation agenda rather than be driven by a thirst for power.  Its Election Central Election committee chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa said being in government is an...

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim instructed all ministries today to reduce sugar consumption during their gathering.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — A total of RM9.65 billion was spent to treat non-communicable diseases (NCD), which is 16.8 per cent of the country's health expenditure, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The number of ministers appointed as co-chairs on the Board of Directors of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has been reduced under the Unity Government administration, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 18 — The Health Ministry (MOH) confirmed several cases of tuberculosis were detected in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur; however, the disease in the country is still under control.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — A labour market intervention step should be implemented by focusing on middle-income workers, who are being squeezed, as reported by the Ministry of Finance in the Economic Outlook 2024, said Human Resources Minister V.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — Various initiatives have been taken under the Sugar Reduction Advocacy Plan to ensure that messages related to sugar and its impact on health can be shared widely.

PETALING JAYA, Oct 22 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will develop a mental health action plan for children and teenagers to overcome the rise in mental health cases involving that group.

IPOH, Oct 21 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, who is under treatment at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) in Kuala Lumpur, is in stable condition.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — The Institute for Medical Research (IMR), established in 1900, has become a hallmark of excellence in medicine and medical science in Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will not hesitate to take appropriate action against any party involved in bullying among its staff, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

SEGAMAT, Oct 14 — The RM4.89 billion or 13.45 per cent increase in allocation for the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Budget 2024 can help raise the quality of the country's healthcare services and, thus, provide comfort for the ministry's staff and patients.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — The Health Ministry (KKM) has launched a survey to gather feedback and views from all Malaysians on the Generational End Game (GEG) initiative, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is fine-tuning matters on establishing a Health Reform Commission, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The stigma and discrimination associated with mental health and care are among the main obstacles preventing access to good treatment and mental care treatment, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.