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Putrajaya says it's ready to declare a haze emergency in any area where the API tops 400, as Sarawak remains choked by smoke. 🚨

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Malaysia opens the 17th ASEAN Health Ministers' Meeting today (Sept 7-11) in KL, chairing talks on mental health, rare diseases, food safety and pharma. 🇲🇾

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Haze is taking a toll on Malaysians' lungs: doctors report asthma cases jumping eightfold as haze-linked respiratory and eye infections rise nationwide. 🌫️

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UiTM student dies, 8 hospitalised after heat collapse at a Pahang endurance event. All outdoor KKEC 2026 events cancelled. 😢

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Johor hospital probes a sexual harassment complaint involving a medical specialist. Health authorities say pressure to withdraw complaints will not be tolerated. …

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Pollution must be factored into cancer prevention, says Sultan Nazrin. The Perak Sultan urged Malaysia to address industrial waste, vehicle emissions and water po…

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⚠️ Malaysian Maritime seized 600+ vape cartridges laced with fentanyl & ketamine ("Piu Piu"), worth RM160k, off Johor.

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🏥 Sabah & MOH are teaming up to upgrade health facilities and crack down on fake medicines, says CM Hajiji.

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