Malacca, 13 July 2026– A black stool can mean nothing at all, or it can be the body’s first warning sign of life-threatening internal bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The difference, according to Dr Quek Yeow Ling, Consultant General Surgeon at Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre, comes down to colour, texture, smell and […]
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Melaka, 10 June – Atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart rhythm disorder that frequently causes no symptoms, is behind up to a quarter of all strokes in Malaysia, yet it remains widely undetected. A routine pulse check, taking less than 30 seconds, could change that. Globally, AF accounts for 20 to 30 percent of all ischaemic
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Kuala Lumpur, 10 June 2026 – CrediBill Sdn Bhd (“CrediBill”), Malaysia’s B2B Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) platform powered by CapBay, has entered into a strategic partnership with Pharmaniaga Berhad (“Pharmaniaga”) to extend payment flexibility to healthcare buyers including clinics, pharmacies, and dentals across Pharmaniaga’s network. The partnership aims to address the persistent cash flow
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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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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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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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
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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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
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
