WHAT are the current and potential problems doctors might be facing in combating the spread of the swine flu? It would be good if every doctor kept a constant and close tab on the H1N1 pandemic, and remained fully aware of the developments and changes, which are evolving daily. Logging on to the internet regularly […]
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“Non-Muslims have no locus standi”
By Deborah LohCorrected on 30 June 2009 at 7.50pm SHAH ALAM, 23 June 2009: The non-Muslim family members of Mohan Singh a/l Janot Singh cannot be a party to the dispute over his body as the core issue of his religious status at the time of death can only be determined by the Syariah Court, the High […]
Dengue: Private doctors must protect themselves
By Deborah LohPETALING JAYA, 17 June 2009: The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Association of Malaysia (FPMPAM) is urging all private clinics to report even suspected cases of dengue to the nearest District Health Office. “This is best so that doctors will not be exposed to the very severe consequences in the form of a fine, jail […]
Stricter enforcement, hefty fines to combat dengue
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 June 2009: The health ministry is intensifying its war on dengue through stricter enforcement, including hefty fines for the culprits, and by expanding educational programmes to reach more target groups, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said. Liow said the move would include imposing immediate fines on those found to have […]
Committee on A (H1N1) meeting on Thursday
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 June 2009: Due to the urgency of the matter, the Inter-Ministry Influenza Committee will hold its first meeting on the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic on Thursday, instead of Friday. The committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, would discuss various issues and precautions pertaining to the influenza, said Health […]
Mandatory pictorial health warnings starting 1 June
PUTRAJAYA, 27 May 2009: Starting 1 June, all cigarette packets and packages sold in the country must display pictorial health warnings on illnesses caused by tobacco, said director-general of health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican. The implementation of the compulsory requirement was in accordance with the Control of Tobacco Products Regulations (Amended) 2008, he […]
M’sia remains on high alert for influenza A (H1N1) (Updated 6.16pm)
JOHOR BARU, 21 May 2009: The government will remain on high alert for influenza A(H1N1) even though the country has been declared free of local transmission of the virus. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that checks at entry points would continue, especially on those arriving from affected countries such as the United States. […]
No local infection of H1N1 virus
PUTRAJAYA, 20 May 2009: Malaysia is free of local transmission of influenza A (H1N1) virus as there had been no contagion among those who had been in contact with the two infected patients, said Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican. He said all 222 people, who had been placed under home quarantine […]
Six quarantined for suspected flu infection
KUANTAN, 19 May 2009: Six people, two of them tourists from Sweden, are under quarantine in Pahang since 13 May for suspected Influenza A (H1N1) infection, Pahang Health Committee chairperson Datuk Hoh Khai Mun said today. He said the couple from Sweden had been quarantined at a hotel in the Jerantut district while a family […]
Remaining passengers told to seek treatment (Updated)
Updated 2.33pm, 19 May 2009 SEPANG, 19 May 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today urged passengers onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH091 and AirAsia flight AK5358 to come forward and seek treatment. “I hope that those who were on the two flights will come forward for treatment for their own safety and health,” […]
