NEWS LIST

Malaysia will continue to help in disaster management - Dr Dzulkefly

Malaysia will continue to assist and support disaster-affected countries through its knowledge and skills in global disaster management.

Toxic pollution: All parties involved in ops must comply with safety, health regulations

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- All parties involved in operations to curb the toxic pollution must comply with safety and health regulations including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Kelantan Health Department committed to eradicate prohibited drugs, cosmetics

KOTA BHARU, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan Health Department is committed in its war against prohibited healthcare products and cosmetics which are marketed to consumers in the state.

Another Orang Asli admitted to Hulu Terengganu Hospital

KUALA TERENGGANU July 2 (Bernama) -- Another Orang Asli was admitted to Hulu Terengganu Hospital in Kuala Berang yesterday after she was detected to be ill, including having fever and diarrhoea.

No new Chikungunya cases reported in Kota Setar

ALOR SETAR, July 2 (Bernama) -- There has been no new cases of Chikungunya reported in Kota Setar as of today, said Kedah Health director Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail.

Orang Asli: Red Zone restriction may be lifted

KOTA BHARU, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Red Zone restriction imposed on Kuala Koh in Gua Musang, the settlement of Orang Asli of the Batek tribe, may be lifted next week barring any deterioration of the current health environment.

Orang Asli in Kuala Koh start getting vaccinated - JAKOA

GUA MUSANG, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Gua Musang District Health Office has initiated the vaccination programme for the Orang Asli from the Batek tribe in Kampung Kuala Koh and Kampung Aring 5 since yesterday to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Cabinet wants Naccol to discuss review of private doctors' consultation fees

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Cabinet has asked for the proposal to review the consultation fees for private general medical practitioners to be discussed by the National Cost of Living Action Council (Naccol) before any decision is made.

Health Ministry orders recall of starfresh, water funs bottled water

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry has ordered the Starfresh and Water Funs bottled drinking water to be taken off the shelves after they were found to be contaminated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, commonly found in faeces, water, soil and sewage.

Dr Dzulkefly advises experts not to issue statements that can cause anxiety

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has advised experts in various fields to refrain from issuing statements that could trigger anxiety among members of the public pertaining to the air pollution crisis in Pasir Gudang.