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The Star
24-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Melaka exco to deliberate proposal to ban vape sales, says rep
MELAKA: The proposal to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes in Melaka will be tabled and discussed in more detail at the state executive council, says Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem. The state Health, human resources and unity committee chairman said this shows Melaka's high commitment to public health given that there have been many cases of lung-related diseases linked to the use of vapes recorded by the state Health Department lately. "We are seeing more and more health cases involving vapes. So there is a need for us to bring this issue to the executive council meeting so that a decision can be taken on the sale of vapes," he said. He was speaking to reporters after officiating Melaka's 2025 World Tuberculosis Day and the Wellness On Wheels Roadshow in conjunction with the People's Representative Programme for the Sungai Udang state constituency at Japerun Sungai Udang here Saturday (May 24). Also present were the state's housing, local government, drainage, climate change and disaster management senior committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin. who is also the Sungai Udang seat coordinator and Melaka Health Department director Dr Ruzita Mustaffa. Meanwhile, Rais said his committee and the local authorities would act in accordance with the decision made by the state executive council regarding the sales of vape later. "We will look at the framework of the proposal that the state Health Department will bring to the upcoming meeting and the local authorities will implement it when the time comes. If the decision is to ban (sales), we will follow it," he said. He said that so far, the number of applications for vape sale permits and licensed vape sales in Melaka is quite high. "But for me, what we are more worried about are traders who are hiding behind electronic device sales licences. So if there is an order to ban it, we will do so and it will make enforcement easier," he said. Commenting further, he said assistance from the federal government is also needed, in terms of standardising regulations or banning vape nationwide. "However, we will look at it from all angles, including (e-cigarette and vape) entrepreneurs, and we want a win-win situation. At the same time, we will continue to prioritise public safety and health," he said. — Bernama
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
"I was devastated," says mother of toddler who had seizure after long hospital wait
MELAKA: "I was devastated. It felt like my child's life was being treated as if it didn't matter," said Siti Aishah Rahim, whose toddler daughter allegedly suffered a seizure after waiting nearly 11 hours for treatment at Hospital Melaka's emergency department. The 27-year-old said her daughter, aged one year and ten months, developed a high fever and was taken to the hospital's Emergency and Trauma Department last Saturday at around 2.30pm. Despite a blood sample being taken upon arrival, Siti Aishah claimed no further checks were made, even as her daughter's temperature climbed to 40 degrees Celsius. The care provided while her child was in the green zone was lacklustre and authorities showed little concern for her daughter's deteriorating condition, she said. "I wouldn't have minded if there had been some response, but no nurse or assistant came to check on my child or even asked about her condition or checked her temperature. "Thankfully, I brought a digital thermometer from home and checked her myself. When I saw the reading, I sponged her body repeatedly in the toilet while waiting to be called for treatment," she said when contacted. Siti Aishah said her child only received urgent care after she began convulsing around 1am the next day. The child has since been diagnosed with an adenovirus infection — a virus that affects the lungs, digestive tract, and eyes. Siti Aishah said her daughter has yet to fully recover and remains weak and inactive. Antibiotics have been prescribed as part of her treatment. "The hospital director and Melaka Health Department officials visited us this morning. They apologised and promised to investigate. I'm now waiting for an official response to the complaint I submitted," she said. Siti Aishah who shared details and a video of the incident on Facebook, said she wanted to raise awareness so no other child would suffer a similar fate. Meanwhile, state Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said he had instructed the Melaka Health Department director to conduct an immediate investigation. "I have already contacted the state health director (Dr Ruzita Mustaffa) and asked for an urgent investigation. "This matter has not been fully investigated yet, so we don't know the cause. I will update the media once the findings are available," he said when contacted.
The Star
23-04-2025
- The Star
Health Dept worker held over RM1.5mil false claims
MELAKA: A medical assistant at a Melaka Health Department's district office here has been remanded for seven days after being suspected of submitting false statements amounting to RM1.5mil. The offence was allegedly committed by the 47-year-old male suspect in relation to the procurement of equipment and non-medical supplies, although the supplies were not fully delivered. The suspect was presented at the Magistrate's Court in Ayer Keroh here yesterday, with magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani issuing the seven-day remand order until April 29, following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). It's understood that the suspect was responsible for approving the procurement from a contractor, but allegedly took the entire sum of RM1.5mil from the contractor and purchased goods through an e-commerce platform which did not meet the required quality standards. According to sources, the suspect was arrested at 2.28pm on Tuesday while at the Melaka MACC headquarters in Alai here to have his statement recorded. When contacted, state MACC director Adi Supian Shafie confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
The Star
23-04-2025
- The Star
MACC remands district medical assistant in Melaka related to RM1.5mil in false statements
MELAKA: A medical assistant at a Melaka Health Department district office here has been remanded for seven days after being suspected of submitting false statements amounting to RM1.5mil. The offence was allegedly committed by the 47-year-old male suspect in relation to the procurement of equipment and non-medical supplies, although the supplies were not fully delivered. The suspect was produced at a Magistrate's Court in Ayer Keroh here on Wednesday (April 23). Magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani issued the seven-day remand order until April 29 following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). It is understood that the suspect was responsible for approving the procurement to a contractor but allegedly took the entire sum of RM1.5mil from the contractor and purchased goods through an e-commerce platform, which did not meet the required quality standards. According to sources, the suspect was arrested at approximately 2.28pm on Tuesday (April 22) while he was present at the Melaka MACC headquarters in Alai here to have his statement recorded. Meanwhile, state MACC director Adi Supian Shafie, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
