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Coronavirus: Eight Chinese nationals quarantined at hotel in Johor Bahru
IPOH: Eight Chinese nationals who arrived in Johor Baru from Singapore yesterday, have been placed under quarantine at a hotel there under the supervision of the Health Ministry. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said all of them were
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Lee: No trace of coronavirus detected in Malaysia
SEPANG: Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said no traces of coronavirus have been detected in the country. He said 61 of the 267,054 passengers and airline crew members screened at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from Jan
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Lee: Pharmaniaga’s contract extended to ensure smooth transition
KUALA LUMPUR: Pharmaniaga Logistic Sdn Bhd’s (Pharmaniaga) pharmaceutical and medical equipment concession contract with the Health Ministry which ended on Nov 30, has been extended for another 25 months to ensure smooth transition to the new company. Deputy Health Minister
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118,416 dengue fever cases nationwide as of November
KUALA LUMPUR: A total 118,416 cases of dengue fever were reported nationwide from January until November 27, a 70% increase compared to the same period in 2018, Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Health Minister, Dr Lee Boon Chye said
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Lee: Private hospital charges will ‘not be too high’ if consultancy fee spikes
KUALA LUMPUR : Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye assured that private hospital charges will not be too high if the government decides to increase consultancy charges. He said the fee structure will be governed by the Private Healthcare
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Health Ministry: 10,000 more medical staff needed
IPOH: The Health Ministry has submitted a request to the Federal government for additional posts of 10,675 involving government hospitals and clinics nationwide. Its deputy minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the application was to address the shortage of positions
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No evidence vape is safe to treat smoking addiction
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry today stressed that it did not find any evidence or study which shows the usage of vape and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is safe to treat smoking addiction. Deputy Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the
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ILKKM grads without gov’t job offers can work in private sector
Health Ministry Training Institute (ILKKM) graduates who have not received any offer from the government within 12 months upon graduating can apply for jobs in the private sectors. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye, said, however, based on existing
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Stern action if ‘Ghost Smoke’ is found to contain nicotine
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry warned that stern action will be taken against anyone found selling ‘Ghost Smoke’ candies if they are found to contain nicotine. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said it was an offence to sell
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Tainted water bottle company will be probed
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will investigate the case of bottled drinking water from a Malaysian manufacturer which has been banned in Singapore due to the presence of bacteria. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said more information is needed to carry
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