Wrong-language card given at a KL clinic; the health dept says counselling was verbal and notes were in BM. Trust can break on admin errors alone. 🏥 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/05/19/chinese-language-card-given-to-patient-by-mistake-says-kl-health-dept

Are nicotine vapes now effectively illegal in Malaysia? MMA wants MOH and Finance Ministry to clarify — the High Court ruling puts liquid nicotine back on the Poisons List, and you can't tax an illegal product 🚭 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/clarify-if-nicotine-vapes-now-illegal-after-court-ruling-mma/

Fake medicines in Malaysia are treated as commercial offences, not public health crimes. No clear legal definition, no mandatory minimum sentences — and counterfeiters exploit stigma to target the vulnerable 💊 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/malaysias-blind-spot-on-fake-medicines-why-ancient-deception-still-thrives-siman-raj-aruldas/

44% of Malaysian nurses have experienced workplace abuse — slapped, punched, nearly strangled. Over 3,000 left for abroad last year. The people keeping hospitals running are quietly breaking 🏥 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/05/19/youre-too-pretty-the-nurse-who-was-slapped-by-a-patient

Police seized fentanyl-laced vape liquid in raids on 1,670 premises nationwide. Malaysia’s vape problem is no longer just nicotine. 🚨 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/05/19/cops-nab-vape-suppliers-seize-fentanyl-laced-liquid-in-johor-selangor

3 in 4 Malaysians eat too much salt — averaging 7.3g/day vs WHO's 5g limit. Much of it is hidden in sauces, soups & instant noodles. Your hawker meal may be saltier than you think 🧂 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/05/18/malaysians-may-be-eating-far-more-salt-than-they-realise

Malaysians paid RM100k–RM180k for aesthetic medicine courses — and now find out the academy isn't accredited by MMC or MOHE. 7 police reports filed. Who is certifying these injections? 💉 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/19/calls-for-answers-from-aesthetic-medicine-academy

Hantavirus doesn't spread person-to-person like Covid. Most infections happen by inhaling contaminated dust from rodents. What Malaysians need to know 🐀 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/05/18/hantavirus-in-the-spotlight-what-you-need-to-know

WHO DG Tedros at the World Health Assembly: Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks are just the latest crises in 'dangerous and divisive' times — with US funding cuts leaving WHO 21% poorer 🚨 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/05/19/who-chief-says-ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks-sign-of-our-dangerous-times

Malaysia is at the World Health Assembly pushing for rare disease care, mental health access & affordable medicines. Dzulkefly delivers the Country Statement today in Geneva 🌍 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/18/m039sia-to-showcase-leadership-in-vital-areas-at-world-health-assembly-in-geneva

Sarawak's Dr Sim to KL: don't cut the health budget without understanding what it means for rural communities with no roads and no alternatives. Geography matters 🌏 https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/16/dr-sim-federal-govt-must-weigh-sarawaks-healthcare-before-cuts/

Cancel your medical policy now or wait for MHIT? Experts say hold on — dropping cover before the base plan launches could leave you exposed. Know your options 🏥 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/16/policyholders-in-a-quandary-over-costs

1 in 3 Malaysian adults has high blood pressure — many don't know it. Hypertension silently damages the heart, kidneys and metabolism before symptoms appear. Check yours today 💉 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/05/17/beyond-the-numbers-what-hypertension-is-really-doing-to-your-body

WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo & Uganda a global health emergency. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine. Malaysia: keep border screening tight 🚨 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/05/17/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-uganda-a-global-health-emergency

Dr Zaliha defends nicotine delisting: liquid nicotine was already flooding the black market. 'We could not allow a massive industry to operate without records or monitoring.' ⚗️ https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/16/nicotine-delisting-was-a-039critical-step039-to-regulate-black-market-vape-industry-says-dr-zaliha

Malaysia to appeal the nicotine delisting court ruling. Dr Zaliha: the exemption was needed to regulate a black market worth billions 📋 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/05/16/govt-to-appeal-against-ruling-on-nicotine-exemption-says-former-minister

Insurers rolling out upgraded medical plans ahead of MHIT — but experts warn the new deductibles and cost-sharing features can catch policyholders off guard. Know before you switch 💡 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/16/health-plans-get-an-upgrade

A Malaysian mum with severe stage-5 asthma couldn't even walk to her bathroom. Biologic therapy gave her life back — but the treatment costs over RM100k a year 💙 https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/05/15/a-new-breath-of-hope-for-severe-asthma-patients

Hartal Doktor Kontrak to govt: Don't talk about cutting healthcare workers' salaries — it's premature and demoralising. "We trust PMX won't victimise health workers" 🏥 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/dont-victimise-health-workers-with-salary-cuts-hartal/

ProtectHealth CEO: MOH has not issued any instruction to scale down programs — Peka B40, Madani Medical, HSOP still running. Base MHIT and DRG remain on track for January launch 💊 https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2026/05/protecthealth-says-not-yet-hit-by-spending-cuts/