Wearing of face masks indoors is now optional
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has stipulated that the use of face masks indoors is now optional, with immediate effect. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin when announcing the matter said, however, that premises owners could still determine whether visitors were required to wear one. Nevertheless, he said, the use of face masks was still […]
Restart HPV jabs to protect young girls
KUCHING: The government through the Ministry of Health (MoH) must restart the nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for 13-year-old girls in secondary schools next year. In making this call, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii stated that the government must also prioritise implementing a comprehensive catch-up vaccination programme in 2023 for girls who missed […]
Rural health clinics get immediate upgrades
SIMUNJAN: The Health Ministry (MOH) has taken immediate action to upgrade facilities at Semera and Sadong Jaya health clinics (KK) as well as Simunjan Hospital to improve the quality of healthcare in the area. Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the move was to overcome the challenges posed by the dilapidated and unsafe health clinics and hospital. […]
Hospital gets new paediatric care ward
SIMUNJAN: The Health Ministry (MoH) plans to set up a new paediatric care ward at the Simunjan hospital to address overcrowding and unsafe building conditions. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin assured his ministry would be hard at work to include the project as part of the Fourth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “I […]
Bold initiative at cancer screening
By Natasha Jee and Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) in collaboration with Novartis Malaysia introduced the B’RANI initiative as a measure to ensure that more people not only have access to breast cancer screening but are also encouraged to get screened. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said detecting and treating breast cancer […]
Centre to bring researchers together
By Natasha Jee and Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre will bring all researchers together regardless of where they are from, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Doesn’t matter if the researcher is someone who is state government-funded, Ministry of Health (MOH)-funded or Ministry of Higher Education-funded. All the researchers […]
Clinical research hub
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) aims to make Malaysia a leading hub for clinical research. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that his aspiration for the country to be a hub and centre of excellence for clinical research and clinical trials is not about Malaysia being a lab rat […]
Mechanism on hospital construction projects execution
SRI AMAN: The Ministry of Works (KKR) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) will hold discussions to find a new mechanism to improve the implementation of all hospital construction projects in the country. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the weakness of the implementation of the hospital building project is that the operation […]
27 receive certificates on food handling
KUCHING: Twenty-seven participants have completed the Food Handlers Training Course and received their certificates to be able to establish their own food outlets. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang extended his congratulations to all the participants and hoped similar courses could be organised in the future. “Thank you to Mas Gading Community College as well […]
Villagers gain insight on social issues
PADAWAN: The Randau Pembangunan Sosial (RPS) or Social Development Dialogue at Kampung Biya Assum here has attracted villagers as well as those from the surrounding areas. The number of people coming to the village for this three-day programme has been encouraging as there are interesting exhibitions and booths set up including games for children to […]