NEWS LIST

Fast track programme to be implemented for outstanding housemen

TEMERLOH, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Oustanding housemen will have the opportunity to complete their housemanship training in a much shorter time through a fast track programme which is expected to be implemented next year, said Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. 

Toxic alcohol death toll in Selangor rises to 24

SHAH ALAM, Sept 22 (Bernama) – The death toll from toxic alcohol poisoning in the state has risen by two to 24 as of 9am today, said Selangor police chief Datuk Mazlan Mansor.

BAM confirms Lee Chong Wei is diagnosed with nose cancer

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has confirmed that the national number one shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei has been diagnosed with an early stage nose cancer.

Toxic alcohol poisoning: employers must monitor foreign workers

IPOH, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Employers hiring foreign workers are urged to monitor them as a result of toxic alcohol poisoning incidents involving the deaths of dozens of people including foreigners.

Seven new cases of alcoholic poisoning - Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Seven new cases of alcohol poisoning have been reported in  Health Ministry facilities – six in Kuala Lumpur and one in Perak as of noon today.

MoH receives 14 new toxic alcohol poisoning cases

Section 13 of the Food Act 1983 states that any person who prepares or sells any food that has in or upon it any substance which is poisonous, harmful or otherwise injurious to health, commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding RM100,000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or both.

NGOs urged to organise campaigns on danger of cheap liquor

SHAH ALAM, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Selangor should organise more campaigns to create awareness to non-Muslim groups on the ill-effects of consuming cheap alcoholic drinks, said Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud.

Boarding schools should focus on safety, health aspects

LABUAN, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- More focus should be given to safety and health aspects in boarding schools as students, teachers and support staff are at the premises all the time.

Toxic alcohol poisoning more widespread

Two Malaysian men, aged 41 and 53, are in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital. Another man, aged 35, is reported to be in stable condition at the same hospital.

University hospital to reduce congestion by 20 per cent - Melaka CM

This hospital will enable government hospitals to focus more on the B40 group who really need the health and medical facilities in government hospitals.