Modern clinic, quarters coming soon
KUCHING: Relief is on the horizon for Julau residents as the Ministry of Health (MoH) has approved the construction of a new Type 4 health clinic in the area, addressing congestion and shortages in medical supplies and equipment at the local health clinic. Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng said that the project is currently in […]
Building adjacent to Kapit Hospital awaiting MoH’s approval
KAPIT: The construction of a new building adjacent to Kapit Hospital is currently awaiting a decision from the Ministry of Health (MoH). It was made to understand the proposed project has long been planned and submitted to MoH and the Kapit Resident Office. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Customs and Law), Datuk Jefferson […]
Mandatory licensing for commercial ice factories
MUKAH: All ice factories engaged in commercial ice production are required to obtain an ice licence from the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). This regulation is based on Section 394A(4) of the Food Regulations of 1985.Premises involved in ice processing are also subject to specific provisions under the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009, including the implementation […]
MOH mulls increasing rural dialysis services
KANOWIT: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) is currently studying the need to provide more dialysis services in health clinics and hospitals in rural areas said Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. The Deputy Health Minister said rural areas in Sarawak such as Kanowit, Song, and Kapit are in great need of dialysis services with a large […]
Proposed upgrading of health clinic under study
SRI AMAN: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently assessing the need to upgrade the Skrang Health Clinic due to its location alongside the Pan Borneo Highway. Health Deputy Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that several improvement works have been carried out, including the replacement of residential quarters that were previously located at the […]
Spaoh haemodialysis centre to cost RM1 mil
BETONG: Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) is collaborating with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to establish a haemodialysis centre in Spaoh. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas revealed that the proposed cost is RM1 million. “They have agreed to the collaboration between BDDA and Spaoh Health Clinic (KK) to build a hemodialysis centre […]
Ministry to conduct feasibility study on clinic
SIBU: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) will conduct a study to either rebuild the Jalan Oya Health Clinic (KK) or relocate it to a new location. Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, said that this is one of the proposals put forth by the Sibu Health Office, considering the urgent attention required due […]
Balance info, avoid COVID-19 panic
KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has called on the Ministry of Health (MoH) to exercise caution when releasing COVID-19 information to avoid unnecessary panic and fear among the public. Tiong stressed that while COVID-19 is a critical public health issue, the response should not exacerbate the situation […]
MoH refutes viral claim of full hospital beds, rising virus-related death toll
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MoH) has confirmed that a voice note recording claiming that hospital beds were full and the death toll in cases of ‘brought in dead’ (BID) is increasing is an old recording that was previously circulated in 2021. The ministry also stated on Facebook yesterday that the viral recording was being […]
Kuching MP welcomes extension of SPM initiative in 2024 Budget
KUCHING: Special Advisor to the Health Minister, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, has welcomed the government’s decision to continue the Skim Perubatan Madani (SPM) initiative in the 2024 budget. In a statement, Dr Yii, who also serves as Kuching MP, encouraged all eligible recipients to make full use of this initiative, which provides free treatment […]
