Tunku Azizah Hospital welcomes 12 Merdeka babies
On Malaysia's 69th National Day, 12 babies, including twin girls, were born at Tunku Azizah Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, marking the occasion with new beginnings.
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8 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Birth of 12 Merdeka Babies Brightens National Day at Tunku Azizah Hospital
As the nation celebrated National Day 2026, 12 babies began their lives at Hospital Tunku Azizah (HTA) in Kuala Lumpur today, including a pair of twin girls.
From midnight to noon, Hospital Tunku Azizah welcomes 12 Merdeka babies including twin girls
Hospital Tunku Azizah in Kuala Lumpur welcomed 12 Merdeka babies from midnight to noon on National Day, including a pair of twin girls. The hospital staff celebrated the births as part of the nation's 69th anniversary.
RM1 billion for health digitalization needs infrastructure, cybersecurity support
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) reminds that the RM1 billion allocation for health digitalization must be supported by robust infrastructure and cybersecurity, not just technology alone.
Include university, military hospitals in digital health network, says MMA
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) urges the government to include university and military hospitals in the national digital health network. They emphasize that the RM1 billion allocation for electronic medical records should also cover equipment, internet access, and staff training.
Fahmi: 15 govt hospitals among early recipients of RM1b allocation to boost digital access and electronic medical record rollout
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that 15 government hospitals are among the first recipients of a RM1 billion allocation aimed at enhancing digital access and implementing electronic medical records. The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize healthcare infrastructure in Malaysia.
Mask up for Merdeka: National Day crowds urged to wear N95s amid haze
Visitors to the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya are advised to wear N95 masks due to haze. Health authorities urge the public to protect themselves from air pollution during the event.
MoH warns against ‘weight-loss pens’ containing unapproved Retatrutide
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued a warning against the purchase and use of 'weight-loss pens' containing Retatrutide, an unapproved substance. The public is advised to avoid these products due to potential health risks.