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Robotic-Assisted Knee Surgery Offers Greater Precision and Faster Recovery

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The new Velys system at Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre allows surgeons to map knees in detail, reducing recovery time. MELAKA, 30 April – Knee replacement surgery is often associated with concerns about post-operative pain, infection, recovery time, and implant longevity.  Despite these fears, surgical procedures in Malaysia have advanced significantly from conventional to computer-assisted […]

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Don’t Ignore Persistent Cough, TB Specialist Warns

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Melaka, 01 April 2026 – Tuberculosis (TB) may not spread as easily as influenza or COVID-19, but prolonged close contact in crowded and poorly ventilated spaces can still allow the disease to circulate quietly in communities. According to Dr Lo Shan Min Consultant Physician & Respiratory Medicine at Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre, TB spreads

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Malaysian Children Gaining Weight Before Primary School, Affecting Sleep & Learning

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Malacca, 11 March 2026 – Some Malaysian children carry more than just extra weight, showing signs of serious health problems that often go unnoticed, says Dr Ng Hui Ying, consultant paediatrician at Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre. This extra weight amounts to childhood obesity, appearing even in preschool and primary school children, often affecting sleep,

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AstraZeneca’s Soliris® Approved in Malaysia for Treatment of Rare Neurological Autoimmune Diseases and Severe Blood Disorders

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Soliris®:  Targeting of Complement System to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Rare Disease Petaling Jaya, 12 March 2026 – AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, has made available its treatment, Soliris®, in Malaysia as part of its ongoing commitment to support patients  living with rare disease worldwide.  Soliris® marks a significant treatment advancement, having already contributed

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BROXO Introduces Brand Update Across Global Water Treatment Markets

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BROXO, one of Europe’s leading brands in high-quality water treatment salt, announces a comprehensive brand refresh, reaffirming its position as a trusted partner in water softening applications for nearly a century. Amersfoort, 12 March 2026 – BROXO is part of Hengelo Salt Specialties and Mariager Salt Specialties, companies incorporated under Groupe Salins, headquartered in Clichy,

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Takaful Malaysia Achieves RM3.78 Billion Revenue And Record RM616 Million Profit Before Zakat And Tax In FY2025

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Kuala Lumpur, 27 Feb 2026 – Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad (“Takaful Malaysia” or “the Group”), the pioneer and leading takaful provider in Malaysia, today announced a resilient financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group’s takaful revenue rose to RM3.78 billion, an increase of RM201.7 million from RM3.57 billion in the

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Health Minister Unveils NCSM–Pharm-D Health Science VALENS Cancer Support Fund on World Cancer Day

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Kuala Lumpur, 5 Feb 2026 – Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad unveiled the NCSM–PDHS VALENS Support Fund, a cancer patient support initiative, in conjunction with World Cancer Day 2026 on February 4. The fund was established through a collaboration between the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) and Pharm-D Health Science (PDHS). Observed

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Over-the-Counter Self Purchased Creams, Delayed Care Behind Severe Eczema Cases in Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur, 13 Jan 2026 – Eczema cases in Malaysia are increasingly presenting with more severe symptoms, largely due to widespread use of unregulated creams and delayed medical consultation.  According to Consultant Dermatologist Dr Ng Lim Chui of Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre, the prevalence of eczema or Atopic Eczema (AE) is increasing in Malaysia,

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Pharm-D Health Science’s Lang Bragman Clinches Malaysia Book of Records for Largest Probiotics Range

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Kuala Lumpur, 16 Dec 2025 –  Lang Bragman Probiotic Series by Pharm-D Health Science Sdn Bhd has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Largest Range of Home-Grown Probiotic Products in Malaysia”. The recognition was presented to Pharm-D Health Science for developing more than 34 probiotic formulations catering to various health needs.

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Celebrating 40 years of trusted care SJMC brings generations together with Malaysia’s first hospital Alumni Club

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Subang Jaya, 4 Dec 2025 – In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) has introduced the Alumni Circle by SJMC- the first-ever alumni club established by a hospital in Malaysia. Open for complimentary lifetime membership, the club serves as a professional networking platform exclusively for individuals born at the hospital and

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