Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni
IPOH: Parliamentarians must look after their health and are encouraged to undergo regular health screenings, says Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.
The Deputy Health Minister said this was to ensure they were aware of their health problems and it would be easier for them to get the necessary treatment.
“The Speaker had made it clear that it is mandatory for all parliamentarians to get their health checked.
“Even during one of my winding-up speeches in Parliament, I encouraged MPs to have regular health screenings,” he told a press conference after launching the 13th Asean and 10th Perak Health Congress on Primary Health Care at a hotel here yesterday.
He said there were several programmes offered by the Health Ministry where it is encouraged to walk 10,000 steps a day.
“For those of us who have to attend meetings for long hours, it is vital to do stretching exercises for a few minutes in between,” he added.
Commenting on the issue of a fake medical practitioner, believed to be a foreign national operating beauty clinics in the federal capital and Johor, he said the ministry was taking the matter seriously.
He urged the public to be careful and always check the background of a medical facility and whether it was registered or otherwise.
“I will ask the ministry’s communications unit to have more awareness programmes on issues related to illegal clinics or doctors.
“Fake medical practitioners opening clinics is against the law, and when we get information, our enforcement teams would take the necessary action.
“I will definitely raise the issue at the post-Cabinet meeting, and the matter will be investigated,” he added.
Lukanisman said legal action would be taken against those who run such clinics without licences.
On the case of several shirtless men flexing their muscles while selling durian at a stall in Kajang, he said the ministry had received reports via its social media platforms and is looking into the matter.
Lukanisman said it was not appropriate for anyone in the food and beverage industry to not wear clothes, as it involves personal hygiene.
“Although the video of the shirtless men that had gone viral was merely to increase sales, flexing muscles in the food-related industry is not a good example for others to follow.
“This sort of act is a big no-no. We will see what sort of action can be taken against the individuals concerned,” he added.
