KOTA BHARU, Sept 21 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has stepped up health screenings at all border entry points to prevent the spread of mpox.

PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — Nearly five million Malaysians are currently at risk of being pre-diabetic or diabetic, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

KAJANG, Feb 22 — Tabung Haji (TH) today contributed RM1 million to the Mobile Hearing Centre Programme, aimed at assisting unfortunate individuals with hearing impairment.

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...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — A total of 17,300 mental health screenings have been recorded as of November 15, less than a month since the MyMinda module on the MySejahtera application was introduced on October 21, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

IPOH, 19 Nov — The Perak chapter of the Malaysian Anti-Drug Association (Pemadam) will work with the state police and the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) to conduct urine screening programme for school students to curb their involvement in the menace.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The notification rate for Hepatitis B and C mortality in Malaysia shows an increase to 0.16 and 0.27 per 100,000 persons respectively in 2021, compared with only 0.13 and 0.19 per 100,000 persons reported in 2015.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA SELANGOR, June 12 — The majority of the Selangor Saring participants ranging from 25 to 40 years old were found to have high cholesterol levels. Selangor Public Health Advisory Council committee member Dr Mohammad Farhan Rusli said the situation is worrying despite...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Flood victims who are symptomatic, at risk or test positive for Covid-19 will be isolated at quarantine centres to prevent the spread of infection to others, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The government has agreed to allow Malaysians who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 to travel abroad without MyTravelPass (MTP) of the Immigration Department effective tomorrow, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Starting tomorrow, travellers intending to visit Langkawi, Kedah are required to undergo screening for Covid-19 before departure.

SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — Of the 393 Orang Asli individuals tested for Covid-19, 135 were found to be positive after a targeted screening programme was held at three Orang Asli villages in Selangor.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The increase in the number of Covid-19 cases of late is due to large-scale screening, especially in areas under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The government plans to set up free Covid-19 Rapid Test Kit Antigen (RTK-Ag) community screening test centres, including drive-through services for residents of the Federal Territories (FT) of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya in an effort to fight the pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will implement several measures, including increasing screening tests, manpower and bed capacity, to tackle the ongoing spread of Covid-19 in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Passengers who boarded the Kelana Jaya LRT line and the Kajang MRT line between 7.30am and 8.30am yesterday have been recommended to undergo health screening if they develop Covid-19 symptoms.

SHAH ALAM, May 24 — The Selangor government will consider a proposal for Covid-19 screening test to be conducted from house to house, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) suggests the Health Ministry (MOH) to conduct mass Covid-19 screening in hotspots areas identified by Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE).

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, April 24 — Covid-19 community screening in localities near schools in Selangor will start next week focusing on four districts. State executive councillor on public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the districts are Petaling, Klang, Hulu Langat and Gombak which...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, April 21 — Bandar Utama (BU) state assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin is offering discounted Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) screening from as low as RM50 to residents in the constituency. She said a subsidy of RM20 will be given to the first 500 individuals...