MOH portal hit by suspected cybersecurity incident
KUALA LUMPUR: The official portal of the Ministry of Health (MOH) is experiencing access disruptions believed to be due to a cybersecurity incident. In a statement, the MOH said it is conducting a detailed investigation to identify the cause of the incident. At the same time, system recovery actions are being implemented to ensure that the […]
KPT, MoH address Egypt pharmacy degree issue
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and Ministry of Health (MoH) are taking immediate steps to resolve a technical issue involving the recognition of pharmacy degrees affecting four Malaysian students at Alexandria University in Egypt. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the issue arose after the university changed the programme […]
MoH spending cut will undermine healthcare, warns SUPP
KUCHING: The proposed RM3.06 billion reduction in the Ministry of Health’s operating budget under the 2026 national budget risks undermining essential healthcare services relied upon by millions in the country. In raising such fears, SUPP Batu Kitang Youth chief Alvin Chong warned that such a move could weaken Malaysia’s already strained public healthcare system. “When […]
Concerns raised over RM3.06 billion proposed cuts to health ministry budget
KUALA LUMPUR: The government should review spending in less critical sectors if fiscal adjustments are to be implemented without compromising essential services such as healthcare, following proposed RM3.06 billion budget cuts to the Ministry of Health (MOH). Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM) president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin said that the public health sector was […]
SUPP fears MoH expenditure cut will adversely affect Sarawak
SIBU: The recent directive by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) that the Ministry of Health (MoH) cut RM3.06 billion in operational expenditure has raised serious concerns in Sarawak. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Kevin Lau said this decision comes at a time when Malaysia’s public healthcare system is already under significant strain, particularly […]
SGH first stop of Borneo health tour
KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) was the first stop of the Jelajah Kesihatan Borneo (JKB), an initiative aimed at assessing the actual state of healthcare services on the ground. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Taib said the tour seeks to examine firsthand the needs, challenges and areas for improvement in healthcare delivery, particularly in the […]
MOH staff disciplined for smoking at eatery in Rawang
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that the individuals seen smoking at an eatery in Rawang, as depicted in a video clip that has gone viral, are civil servants working at the Gombak District Health Office. The MOH said compounds have been imposed on the individuals under Section 16(2) (No 4: smoking at eating […]
MOH sets up 33 community dialysis units nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has established 33 Community Dialysis Units (UDK) nationwide, with 28 already operating and five more to be launched soon. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the units, located at rural health clinics, aim to ease access to treatment and reduce patients’ travel and transport costs. “For dialysis […]
New Mpox cluster hits four family members in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed a new mpox cluster affecting four family members, with the index case identified as a non-citizen man with a recent travel history to West Africa. In a statement today, the MOH reported that the patient first developed symptoms on Oct 20 and tested positive for mpox (Clade […]
MOH ready to support states on influenza vaccination
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is prepared to assist any state government planning to implement vaccination programmes for school students to curb the spread of Influenza A. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said so far, only Selangor had carried out an influenza vaccination initiative at the state level involving about 12,000 […]