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codeblue.galencentre.org11 Nov, 7:02 am

Pharmacists sit on the Poisons Board that backed exempting liquid nicotine, yet MPS now slams the move and wants Putrajaya to recommit to a vape ban 💨

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thestar.com.my10 Nov

Penang Diabetic Society seminar: TCM as a complement—not a replacement—for evidence-based diabetes care. Free blood-sugar and blood-pressure checks available.

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theborneopost.com10 Nov

A “normal” finger-prick result does not always mean you’re in the clear. Borderline diabetes readings need proper lab follow-up—especially as many Malaysians rema…

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web26.bernama.com10 Nov

Malaysia’s Health Ministry is preparing 85 emergency medical teams, 387 personnel and 128 vehicles for the Northeast Monsoon. Plans include disease surveillance, …

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freemalaysiatoday.com9 Nov

100kg+ of suspected shabu hidden in tea packets seized at the Brunei-Miri border, the checkpoint's biggest haul ever. Police say it was bound for Sabah. 🚨

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Malaysia’s health story,
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In Malaysian health today

Pharmacists sit on the Poisons Board that backed exempting liquid nicotine, yet MPS now slams the move and wants Putrajaya to recommit to a vape ban 💨

Penang Diabetic Society seminar: TCM as a complement—not a replacement—for evidence-based diabetes care. Free blood-sugar and blood-pressure checks available.

A “normal” finger-prick result does not always mean you’re in the clear. Borderline diabetes readings need proper lab follow-up—especially as many Malaysians rema…

Malaysia’s Health Ministry is preparing 85 emergency medical teams, 387 personnel and 128 vehicles for the Northeast Monsoon. Plans include disease surveillance, …

100kg+ of suspected shabu hidden in tea packets seized at the Brunei-Miri border, the checkpoint's biggest haul ever. Police say it was bound for Sabah. 🚨

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Pharmacists sit on the Poisons Board that backed exempting liquid nicotine, yet MPS now slams the move and wants Putrajaya to recommit to a vape ban 💨

Penang Diabetic Society seminar: TCM as a complement—not a replacement—for evidence-based diabetes care. Free blood-sugar and blood-pressure checks available.

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Malaysia’s Health Ministry is preparing 85 emergency medical teams, 387 personnel and 128 vehicles for the Northeast Monsoon. Plans include disease surveillance, …

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Umbrellas indoors at Seberang Jaya Hospital: heavy rain leaked through ceilings. Penang Health says no patients were affected and repairs are underway. 🌧️

Dental myths parents still believe, and what the evidence says about children's teeth. 🦷

"Ferritin face" is trending on TikTok but isn't a recognised diagnosis. A GP explains when an iron-store blood test is worth it. 🔍

Gardenia is investigating after social media claims children vomited after eating its products. Samples collected; claims unverified. 🍞

Schools can't see psychiatric records held by MOH. Home Minister wants data shared on at-risk students. 🏫

Govt targets 42,000 men for well-being services and urges them to join partners in family health decisions, says Minister Nancy Shukri. 👨‍👩‍👧

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