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malaymail.com25 Oct, 10:04 am

👁️ Haze isn't only a lung problem. Experts warn fine particles can aggravate eczema and dry, sting, your eyes, even leading to conjunctivitis if untreated.

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malaymail.com25 Oct

😷 Haze: kids, elderly, pregnant women and the chronically ill are most at risk, say experts. N95, stay indoors. .

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codeblue.galencentre.org24 Oct

Malaysia’s disability system is fragmented; parents coordinate care across agencies. NECIC wants a national pathway, lead agency and key worker per family.

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codeblue.galencentre.org24 Oct

3,510 medical officers left Malaysia’s public service from 2024–2026, including 1,252 permanent doctors. MMA: job security isn’t enough—fix pay, workload, careers…

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theborneopost.com24 Oct

Sibu Hospital is getting a 10-bed neurosurgical ICU by end-2026, only the second general hospital in Sarawak with one after SGH Kuching 🏥

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Malaysia’s health story,
clearly told.

In Malaysian health today

👁️ Haze isn't only a lung problem. Experts warn fine particles can aggravate eczema and dry, sting, your eyes, even leading to conjunctivitis if untreated.

😷 Haze: kids, elderly, pregnant women and the chronically ill are most at risk, say experts. N95, stay indoors. .

Malaysia’s disability system is fragmented; parents coordinate care across agencies. NECIC wants a national pathway, lead agency and key worker per family.

3,510 medical officers left Malaysia’s public service from 2024–2026, including 1,252 permanent doctors. MMA: job security isn’t enough—fix pay, workload, careers…

Sibu Hospital is getting a 10-bed neurosurgical ICU by end-2026, only the second general hospital in Sarawak with one after SGH Kuching 🏥

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The Queen is worried about worsening mental health among children and teens. Istana Negara is pushing for stronger school counselling systems 🧠

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Malaysia’s health system lost a scrub nurse with HIV after he says a private hospital forced his resignation. NHS Scotland later hired him without restrictions — …

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Mahkota Medical Centre in Melaka is now Mahkota Specialist Hospital 🏥 A new block will make it Melaka's biggest private hospital by 2029.

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