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If Putrajaya legalises nicotine vape as a "trade commodity" to dodge the Poisons Act, MOH could cede tobacco control to KPDN entirely, CodeBlue reports. 🚬

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Malaysia must rethink homes, workplaces & communities — not just hospitals — as its population ages, experts say at the 11th Malaysian Healthy Ageing Conference i…

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Malaysia is using AI-assisted screening to detect tuberculosis, COPD and lung cancer earlier. The nationwide Lung Health Initiative integrates care pathways and a…

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Sarawak's health dept has opened a public fundraiser for the families of the 5 FDS helicopter crash victims, on top of ex-gratia payments & RM100k state donations. 🙏

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Health Minister Dzulkefly proposed doubling the Flying Doctor Service allowance from RM30 to RM60 back in Nov 2025 — now under MOF/JPA review, aide says. 💰

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Ex-health minister Zaliha urges govt to speed up a Health Service Commission after the RM30 FDS allowance row exposed by the Long Lellang crash. 🏥

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Malaysia suspends Sarawak Flying Doctor Service flights after the fatal Long Lellang crash, pending safety review. ✈️

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Malaysia suspends Sarawak Flying Doctor Service flights after the fatal Long Lellang crash, pending safety review. ✈️

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