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Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM
These include investments in critical sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure conducive to active ageing.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714689492_DzulkeflyAhmadMente.jpg)
Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the pharmaceutical company should be responsible by submitting a thorough and transparent explanation.
Fri May 03 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Empowering pharmacists through dispensing separation: Enhancing community healthcare [COLUMNIST] Empowering pharmacists through dispensing separation: Enhancing community healthcare](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688360188_Pills.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Empowering pharmacists through dispensing separation: Enhancing community healthcare
If done right, dispensing separation has great potential to enhance the healthcare system and benefit a broader spectrum of people.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![KKM sahkan suplemen kesihatan 'Beni Koji Choleste Help' tidak berdaftar KKM sahkan suplemen kesihatan 'Beni Koji Choleste Help' tidak berdaftar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81711968096_BeniKojiCholesteH.jpg)
KKM sahkan suplemen kesihatan 'Beni Koji Choleste Help' tidak berdaftar
RYR adalah bahan yang diekstrak atau dihasilkan melalui proses penapaian beras dengan menggunakan sejenis yis dikenali sebagai 'Monascus purpureus'.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Dietary supplement leaves 4 dead, 100 sick in Japan Dietary supplement leaves 4 dead, 100 sick in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711626620_tbbenikoji.jpg)
Dietary supplement leaves 4 dead, 100 sick in Japan
The manufacturer Kobayashi Pharmaceutical confirmed the deaths linked to its red yeast rice dietary supplements.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![Indian firms linked to cough syrup deaths had received warnings Indian firms linked to cough syrup deaths had received warnings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691042619_coughsyrup.jpg)
Indian firms linked to cough syrup deaths had received warnings
The deaths of 12 children in northen India, police allege, were caused by adulterated cough syrup made by drugmaker Digital Vision.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Maiden seeks to reopen plant after India govt lab says cough syrups were safe Maiden seeks to reopen plant after India govt lab says cough syrups were safe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671196642_KJKDLAACVIQINDIA.jpg)
Maiden seeks to reopen plant after India govt lab says cough syrups were safe
The plant was closed after the WHO said in October that its investigators had found "unacceptable" levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Fri Dec 16 2022
![Sri Lanka ends resort blackouts to woo back tourists Sri Lanka ends resort blackouts to woo back tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670138802_SriLanka.jpg)
Sri Lanka ends resort blackouts to woo back tourists
Months of food, petrol and pharmaceutical shortages brought widespread misery to the island nation this year.
Sun Dec 04 2022
![Indonesia finds some medicines with ingredients linked to fatal child kidney injury Indonesia finds some medicines with ingredients linked to fatal child kidney injury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666258138_MEDICINE.jpg)
Indonesia finds some medicines with ingredients linked to fatal child kidney injury
Some medicinal syrups available in Indonesia contained ingredients linked to fatal acute kidney injury in children.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665631265_INDIA.jpg)
India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production
The deaths of 69 children in Gambia - one of the worst such incidents involving drugs from India - have come as a blow to the industry.
Thu Oct 13 2022
![Cough syrup products linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia not registered in Malaysia - Health DG Cough syrup products linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia not registered in Malaysia - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645107208_KKM.jpg)
Cough syrup products linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia not registered in Malaysia - Health DG
The four cough and cold syrup products, linked to the death of 66 children in Gambia, are not registered in Malaysia, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Rash of child deaths in Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India - WHO Rash of child deaths in Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665008115_CoughSyrup.jpg)
Rash of child deaths in Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India - WHO
Lab analysis confirmed "unacceptable" amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can be toxic and lead to acute kidney injury.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![Medicines are going vegan too Medicines are going vegan too](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647490862_MEDICINES.jpg)
Medicines are going vegan too
Is the pharmaceutical industry ready to embrace veganism?
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Prime Minister Ismail Sabri witnesses signing of three MOUs in Bangkok Prime Minister Ismail Sabri witnesses signing of three MOUs in Bangkok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645792743_TBISMAILjpg.jpg)
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri witnesses signing of three MOUs in Bangkok
Ismail Sabri today witnessed the signing of MoUs between Malaysian pharmaceutical companies and their Thai partners to strengthen pharmaceutical production and innovation.
Fri Feb 25 2022
![ASEAN and China should enhance cooperation in public health and pharmaceutical capabilities - PM Ismail Sabri ASEAN and China should enhance cooperation in public health and pharmaceutical capabilities - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635251113_IsmailSabri.jpg)
ASEAN and China should enhance cooperation in public health and pharmaceutical capabilities - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri Yaakob has called on ASEAN and China to enhance cooperation in public health and pharmaceutical capabilities through the sharing of technology, know-how and intellectual property.
Tue Oct 26 2021