PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform, particularly given the long-standing moratorium on tobacco tax hikes. Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices. The country...
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 medical officer positions will receive offer letters for permanent appointments by Aug 18. In a statement, the health ministry said that all candidates who accept the offer will begin reporting for duty in phases from Oct 2 at the ministry’s facilities nationwide. “Permanent appointments must be implemented in stages...
PETALING JAYA: The Penang Hindu Association (PHA) has called for the health ministry to set up help desks at government hospitals and clinics to assist senior citizens and persons with disabilities in navigating the public healthcare system. While praising the ministry and hospital staff for providing excellent services to the general public, specifically to senior citizens, PHA...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has deployed nearly 200 healthcare personnel to strengthen medical preparedness for the 46th Asean Summit and related events here. This includes setting up medical rooms at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), the main venue, and at official delegation hotels. Medical teams are also stationed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Kuala Lumpur and...
PETALING JAYA: The Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drugs) order, which mandates that private healthcare providers display medicine prices, has been gazetted and will come into effect on May 1. The order under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act was signed by Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Ali. Individual healthcare providers...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will provide specific aid for education and healthcare in Baitulmaqdis, Palestine, in addition to recovery efforts in Gaza, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the assistance, provided through the wakaf instrument, aligns with a request from the Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Dr Ekrima Sa'id Sabri,...
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has held a dialogue with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) to tackle several pressing issues affecting the nation's healthcare system. The meeting, led by the Health Minister and key ministry officials, delved into concerns among healthcare professionals, particularly the proposed Staggered Working Hours (WBB) policy. "MMA, with the feedback it has been...
JOHOR BARU: The RM10.76mil allocated in the Johor Budget 2025 will help to improve the quality of healthcare delivery to the people in the state, says medical practitioners. The Johor Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) thanked Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi for announcing initiatives through Core Three: Social Security Network on Thursday (Nov 21). “It was a...
KUALA LUMPUR: Wednesday will be a sugar-free day in Parliament from the upcoming meeting, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. "Every Wednesday in the coming Parliament meeting will be a sugar-free day.The ruling covers all who are in Parliament including the media," he said when speaking to reporters after an engagement session with the...
GEORGE TOWN: The rationalisation of RON 95 petrol subsidies will result in greater savings for the government and should be the next move after the targeted diesel subsidy, says the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP). Its president Mohideen Abdul Kader said vulnerable groups affected by fuel rationalisation policies can be given financial aid to cope with...
