NEWS LIST

Free family accommodation provided at cancer ward

The provision of free accommodation for visiting family members of cancer patients, as well as a scenic garden, at the Tunku Laksamana Johor Haematology Ward at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital here, is a welcome addition for all. 

Internal inquiry to probe claims of forced family planning - MOH

PETALING JAYA, July 13 (Bernama) --  An internal inquiry to investigate allegations of Orang Asli women in Perak being forced to accept birth control treatment has been set up by the Health Ministry. 

Dengue: Sabah records 2,707 cases, 13 deaths in 6 months

TAWAU, July 13 (Bernama) -- Sabah recorded 2,707 dengue cases with six deaths this year as of July 6.

170 Orang Asli still at measles evacuation centre

GUA MUSANG, July 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 170 measles-infected Orang Asli community members from the Batek tribe are still housed at the temporary evacuation centre in Taman Etnobotani.

Healthcare providers must inform anaemic women of pregnancy complications, says MMA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged healthcare providers to educate anaemic women of complications during pregnancy following claims that Orang Asli women were forced to receive birth control injections.

Act 466 Amendment also covers workers of other industries - Lee

PORT DICKSON, July 13 (Bernama) -- Amendments to the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act (Act 466) in Parliament will enable not only the estate workers to receive health and security facilities properly but it would also be extended to workers of the other industries.

Allegations that Orang Asli forced to use birth control unfounded - Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today described the allegations that Orang Asli women were forced to use birth control as unfounded and urged the people who made the allegations to come up with the evidence.

Influenza in Johor under control - Deputy Health Director

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 (Bernama) -- The State Health Department (JKNJ) today confirmed that the case of influenza in the state is still under control and no incident beyond normal has been reported.

Birth control injections given to protect Orang Asli women from unsafe pregnancies

SUNGKAI, July 11 (Bernama) - Contraceptive injections given to Orang Asli women were aimed at protecting them from pregnancies that were a risk to their health and life.

21 Orang Asli chosen as teeth icons in Perak

SUNGKAI, July 11 (Bernama) -- A total of 21 Tok Batin (Orang Asli chiefs) in Perak were today chosen as Orang Asli teeth icons (iGG-OA) in a pilot programme to spread awareness about the importance of maintaining oral health among the community.