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Malaysia is investing over RM18 million to establish nine dialysis treatment centres nationwide through YVATM, benefiting armed forces veterans and their families with modern medical facilities.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing scheduled medical examinations and procedures overseen by his medical team, with monitoring to continue for two days.
Malaysia's Health Ministry is working to finalise a comprehensive workplace mental health policy by September or October, coordinating with labour and employers' groups to create safer, more supportive work environments.
A Setiu food trader was fined RM700 for selling sushi contaminated with harmful bacteria at a Ramadan bazaar, highlighting ongoing food safety concerns during festive periods.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister, celebrated his 101st birthday by dispensing counsel on maintaining good health and living a long life, drawing from his own experience of reaching an advanced age.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will test artificial intelligence at selected hospitals to evaluate effectiveness before rolling out nationwide. The initiative aims to transform government facilities into Smart Hospitals while ensuring patient care remains uninterrupted.
Mental health experts in Malaysia are calling for greater awareness of hoarding disorder, a condition affecting 2–6% of the global population, as shame and misconceptions prevent sufferers from seeking treatment.