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KUALA LUMPUR, The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has approved the first monkeypox (mpox) test kit for the Malaysian market to aid in the effective detection of the virus. MDA chief executive Dr Muralitharan Paramasua, however, said the Viasure Monkeypox Virus Real-Time PCR Detection Kit can only be handled by authorised professionals, such as licensed medical practitioners, and not by the general public. He said that selling or purchasing the kit in pharmacies, retail stores, or e-commerce platforms is prohibited and is an offence under the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737). ‘If the mpox test kit is not handled by

SHAH ALAM, Public sector medical officers are expected to receive some good news soon regarding the review of on-call duty allowances, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad. He stated that the matter was discussed in the recent Cabinet meeting and received positive feedback from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “We have received a positive response from the Prime Minister, who is also the Finance Minister and are currently awaiting the amount. A decision has been made, and the answer is yes,” he said, indicating that the announcement will be made during the tabling of the upcoming Budget

KUALA LUMPUR, The Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor (YSIJ) distributed 300 food baskets to retired military and police personnel in Kampung Pasir, Johor Bahru in Johor today. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, the donation is to honour and recognise the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces and police in serving the nation. Additionally, 100 food baskets were donated to needy families in the same village. The contribution was presented by YSIJ chief executive officer Mohd Anizam Jamian to Johor Bahru district officer Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman at the Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat

IPOH, Pos Malaysia has undertaken the task of delivering the personal belongings of the late Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah, a former student of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), to her hometown in Sarawak. Pos Malaysia Perak general manager, Noorzuriha Haron Noh Rashid, stated that the process of transporting Nur Farah Kartini’s belongings was carried out today. A brief ceremony was held this morning at the Chancellery Building, Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah Campus, UPSI in Tanjung Malim, where vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr. Md Amin Md Taff handed over the deceased’s belongings, including clothing, bags, books, and various personal items, to Pos

PUTRAJAYA, Seizing the challenge as an opportunity to gain new experience, Nur Izznayli Mirza Norazman is resolute in maintaining her composure while performing before dignitaries and visitors at the 2024 National Day celebration this Saturday. Sharing her first-time experience participating in the parade and procession with 19 friends from the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Aswara), the 19-year-old Kuala Lumpur native said she had to overcome her nerves to keep the jidur (a large double-headed cylindrical drum) in sync with the music’s rhythm. ‘I accepted this opportunity because, although I was involved in last year’s National Day performance,