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The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Selangor launches free ambulance service for non-emergency healthcare
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is set to roll out its 'Ambulans Kita Selangor' programme to enhance healthcare accessibility for residents. Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin announced the initiative, which will provide free non-emergency ambulance services for those in need, particularly for hospital appointments and follow-up treatments. 'Through this programme, the state government aims to deliver more efficient and systematic ambulance services,' said Jamaliah. St John Ambulance Malaysia Selangor will serve as the key strategic partner, ensuring wider service coverage and reinforcing the state's healthcare system. Jamaliah emphasised that the collaboration reflects the state's dedication to improving public health services. 'This effort demonstrates our commitment to strengthening healthcare through trusted partnerships,' she added. The programme is expected to benefit low-income groups and individuals requiring regular medical attention. – Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
'Ambulans Kita Selangor' Programme Set To Strengthen Health Support System
SHAH ALAM, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government will implement its 'Ambulans Kita Selangor' programme to strengthen the support system and empower the people's access to health in the state, said Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin. She said the initiative, to be implemented soon, would provide free non-emergency ambulance services for the needy, particularly for treatment appointments, follow-up treatment and periodic treatment sessions at hospitals and certified treatment centres. "Through this 'Ambulans Kita Selangor' programme, the state government wishes to offer more efficient, systematic and easily accessible ambulance services, with the St John Ambulance Malaysia Selangor acting as a key strategic partner in this initiative.
Free Malaysia Today
16-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Take down vape ads before grace period ends, traders warned
Stubborn traders will be issued summonses and the cost of taking down the ads may be claimed from them, a state executive councillor said. PETALING JAYA : Vape traders in Selangor have been warned to take down advertisements promoting vape products sooner rather than later to avoid facing enforcement action. Selangor executive councillor Ng Suee Lim said he will discuss a deadline with health committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, and that enforcement action will be taken after that date. 'The matter will be referred to and discussed with the health executive councilor before any follow-up action is taken,' he told FMT. With the decision on vape ads made by the state government last month, Ng said traders are being given sufficient time to take down their adverts, Harian Metro reported earlier. 'If after this period some are found not complying, the local councils will be ordered to carry out enforcement measures, including issuing summonses,' he was quoted as saying. Ng maintained that the state government understood the economic situation and the difficulties these traders faced, which was why there was a grace period for the vape ads. 'However, when the time comes and they are still disobeying the law, action will be taken. Stubborn traders will be issued summonses and the cost (of taking down the ads) may be claimed from them,' he added. In May, Jamaliah announced that all local councils in Selangor were ordered to immediately seize and remove vape ads as part of the state government's efforts to curb the use of the product. She cited 'deeply alarming' data from the 2022 National Health and Morbidity Survey which found that nearly 14.9% of boys aged 13 to 17 in Malaysia were vape users. However, the Selangor government has yet to decide to ban the sale of vapes as a whole, with a study of proposed guidelines ongoing. Several state governments have moved towards completely banning the sale of vapes, including Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah and Pahang, while Johor and Kelantan have banned the sale of these products since 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Star
10-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Steep drop in dengue fever cases in Selangor
SELANGOR has recorded a 66.1% drop in cumulative dengue fever cases up to July 5 this year, compared to the same period in 2024. State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said a total of 13,685 dengue cases were reported, down from 40,313 cases during the corresponding period last year. 'A total of five dengue-related deaths have been recorded so far, compared to 12 fatalities in the same period last year,' she said during the Selangor state legislative assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam today (July 10). She said this in response to question by Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad (PH-Lembah Jaya) on dengue awareness campaigns and preventative measures. She said the decline in dengue cases was the result of the coordinated efforts by various stakeholders, namely the Selangor health department, local authorities, district and land offices and non-governmental organisations in the implementation of dengue control and prevention programmes. Jamaliah also said that the people who live in areas identified as dengue hotspots could take preventive measures to protect themselves, such as using mosquito repellent sprays or lotions. She also warned young adults, particularly those in their 30s and with underlying health conditions, not to take fevers lightly. There was a common presumption that only children, the elderly, and pregnant women were at higher risk of fatality from dengue, she said. 'Some of the dengue-related fatalities involved adults in their 30s who had pre-existing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. 'There is a tendency among young adults to dismiss fevers as something minor,' she said, adding that early medical treatment could significantly reduce fatality rates. In response to an additional question from Dr Quah Perng Pei(PH-Bandar Baru Klang) on the availability of the dengue vaccine as a preventive measure, Jamaliah said the state was not encouraging its use at present, as it was still new to Malaysia. Although the vaccine was an effective preventive measure, she said the side effects were not conclusive as they need at least five years to collect and analyse the data. StarMetro, in an article dated June 14 last year titled 'No plans for wider roll-out of dengue vaccine in Selangor', quoted Jamaliah as stating that the Qdenga vaccine, which offered protection against all four dengue virus serotypes, was officially launched on June 11 last year and had been available in private clinics and hospitals since mid-May of the same year.
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Selangor adopts wait-and-see approach on dengue vaccine use
SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor government is taking a cautious approach on the dengue vaccine, choosing to monitor its use and impact before launching any related initiatives. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said although the Selangor Health Department (JKNS) has acknowledged the vaccine's potential, the federal government has yet to encourage its widespread use as it remains newly introduced in Malaysia. 'The dengue vaccine is still relatively new — it hasn't even been in use for five years. According to JKNS, it shows promise, but its long-term effects are still unclear. 'For now, JKNS advises us to continue monitoring and assessing before implementing any dengue vaccination programmes,' she said during the Selangor state assembly sitting here today. She was responding to a supplementary question from Dr Quah Perng Fei (PH–Bandar Baru Klang) regarding Selangor's plans for a dengue vaccination programme. Jamaliah also shared that Selangor recorded 13,685 dengue cases between the first and 27th epidemiological week of this year — a sharp drop of 66.1 per cent compared to 40,313 cases during the same period in 2024. 'So far, five dengue-related deaths have been reported, compared to 12 in the corresponding period last year,' she added. — Bernama
