Health minister says lung diseases continue to weigh heavily on Malaysia’s healthcare system

Leaders witness exchange of MOUs, commit to working together on regional causes

Minister says measures against rising incidence of non-communicable diseases especially important

Deputy minister says no penalties issued although three-month leeway has ended

Free service likely to target non-emergent patients to avoid overlap with existing medical transport plans, says exco

Selangor to align anti-smoking policy with federal govt policies

Exco says move will ensure public safety, enhance community emergency response

Initiative to inform consumers of nutritional content of food items in supermarkets.

The health minister said the plan is a testament to Putrajaya's goal to ensuring no one is left behind in accessing quality healthcare.

PETALING JAYA, July 5 — The Asean-United Kingdom Health Security Partnership Programme (HSP) was launched yesterday, marking a five-year initiative aimed at strengthening Asean’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to health threats.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Malaysia and Palestine have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation towards health systems that are fair, resilient and based on universal human values.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Dec 17 — Nearly 7,000 Selangor residents have benefited from free health screenings, with 38 per cent of participants aged between 46 and 64, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari revealed today. In a Facebook post, Amirudin noted that the state government has...

By Norrasyidah Arshad AMPANG JAYA, Aug 31 — Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has urged the state’s Orang Asli community to prioritise their health and seek medical attention promptly, especially for critical illnesses. He emphasised the importance of regular health check-ups...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's health is in good condition and at an optimal level, according to the Selangor State Health Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Changes to the Medical Act 1971 represent a key step in rectifying inconsistencies and addressing issues from the 2012 amendments, and are aimed at enhancing medical training governance and specialist registration.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, June 28 — Parents of children aged two to 12 who live in and near Kampung Tunku can bring their kids to a free health screening tomorrow. Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei said children in that age range will undergo body mass index, growth, and diet...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Malaysia stands for the principles of equity and solidarity to be operationalised in the revision of International Health Regulations (IHR) and the Pandemic Agreement, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Three out of the four operating theatres at the Serdang Heart Centre (PJS) in Selangor will be operational for elective and emergency surgeries next month (June).

LONDON, March 1 — More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems, according to updated estimates from the World Health Organization and an international group of researchers.

by Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KUALA LANGAT, Feb 17 — The free health screening programme organised by the State Government which will tour all 56 constituencies in the State kicked off at the Sijangkang state assembly today. State executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah...