Over 300 complaints received via Health Ministry’s MyHelp system

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 318 complaints have been logged through the MyHelp system, the Health Ministry's reporting channel for bullying cases, since its launch on Oct 1, 2022. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said of the complaints received, 72 were filed by medical officers, with four identified as having elements of bullying. "These four...

Covid-19: Health Ministry to review guidelines after users complain hotline is down

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has been tasked to relook at guidelines on what to do when someone tests positive for Covid-19 at home, after social media users complained that the Covid-19 Assessment Centre (CAC) hotline set up during the pandemic is no longer working. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said while he had...

Botched plastic surgeries alarming, with at least 126 cases in 18 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Most of the plastic surgery advertisements on social media are put up by unlicensed parties, cosmetic surgeons have warned. Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (Mapacs) president Dr Regunathan Villanayer said complications from botched surgeries could lead to permanent deformation, infection, sinus problems and even death. He said the number of botched surgeries...

Semporna District Council kicks into action after red notice warning

KOTA KINABALU: Determined to avoid a red notice, the Semporna District Council is working to ensure the tourism industry in the district will not be hit by a government advisory. District Officer Alexander Liew said the financial effects will not only be felt by tourism players if the federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry issued the...