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💭 "I hope medicine is kind to you." A psychiatry registrar reflects on years of dreaded on-calls, the unkindness she's faced — and the seniors whose grace made al…

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🎉 Congrats to Prof Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy of Universiti Malaya, the only Malaysian on WHO's new Science Council. She hopes to spotlight the health workforce as scienc…

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freemalaysiatoday.com29 Aug

⚠️ Malaysia's health ministry warns against weight-loss products claiming to have "reta" — still in trials, unapproved anywhere. 209 ads pulled this year.

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theborneopost.com29 Aug

🫁 Think you're immune to haze because you're healthy? Think again — a UM doctor warns fine particles still enter your lungs, raising risk of coughs, colds & breat…

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malaymail.com29 Aug

🌫️ 18 areas in Malaysia, incl. KL/Putrajaya, hit unhealthy API; Sri Aman 189. Haze may persist till Aug 31 — limit outdoor time.

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Malaysia’s health story,
clearly told.

In Malaysian health today

💭 "I hope medicine is kind to you." A psychiatry registrar reflects on years of dreaded on-calls, the unkindness she's faced — and the seniors whose grace made al…

🎉 Congrats to Prof Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy of Universiti Malaya, the only Malaysian on WHO's new Science Council. She hopes to spotlight the health workforce as scienc…

⚠️ Malaysia's health ministry warns against weight-loss products claiming to have "reta" — still in trials, unapproved anywhere. 209 ads pulled this year.

🫁 Think you're immune to haze because you're healthy? Think again — a UM doctor warns fine particles still enter your lungs, raising risk of coughs, colds & breat…

🌫️ 18 areas in Malaysia, incl. KL/Putrajaya, hit unhealthy API; Sri Aman 189. Haze may persist till Aug 31 — limit outdoor time.

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💭 "I hope medicine is kind to you." A psychiatry registrar reflects on years of dreaded on-calls, the unkindness she's faced — and the seniors whose grace made al…

🎉 Congrats to Prof Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy of Universiti Malaya, the only Malaysian on WHO's new Science Council. She hopes to spotlight the health workforce as scienc…

⚠️ Malaysia's health ministry warns against weight-loss products claiming to have "reta" — still in trials, unapproved anywhere. 209 ads pulled this year.

🫁 Think you're immune to haze because you're healthy? Think again — a UM doctor warns fine particles still enter your lungs, raising risk of coughs, colds & breat…

🌫️ 18 areas in Malaysia, incl. KL/Putrajaya, hit unhealthy API; Sri Aman 189. Haze may persist till Aug 31 — limit outdoor time.

More from the health desk

Malaysia’s medical-device supply remains broadly stable despite geopolitical uncertainty: 81.3% of items are assessed as low risk for disruption and 18.7% as medi…

📈 Malaysia's medical claims inflation hit 12.28% in 2025 — insurers paid RM13.5 billion, up 10.7%. Public hospital claims fell 14%, easing the rise.

👶 100 high-risk Sarawak infants get free RSV shots: KTS-BLD Foundation donated RM160k of antibodies — one dose, 5-6 months' protection.

🌫 Lubok Antu, Sarawak hit 'very unhealthy' API of 210 as haze persists — 4 more areas unhealthy. NREB urges vigilance.

😷 Haze hits Malaysians' lungs: MOH says acute respiratory infections jumped 124% and asthma cases surged 259% in just one week.

💊 Haze worsening in Sarawak: pharmacist bodies urge kids, elderly & asthma/COPD patients to check API, stock meds & seek advice early.

🚨 KPDN: nicotine vape control isn't ours — it's MOH's, since nicotine is a poison, not a trade good. Vape industry wants a 6-month transition period.

A Melaka GP: Madani's health scheme launched nationwide, then quietly shrank to 10 urban districts. 💊

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