WITH prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Malaysians always being a serious issue, it is worthwhile noticing that genetic screening … More
Category: Health
Contract doctors plan symbolic ‘mass resignation’ in Dec if govt still refuses to grant permanent posts
KUALA LUMPUR : The team behind the #HartalDoktorKontrak (HDK) movement said it is planning a symbolic “mass resignation” if the … More
Malaysia’s National Recovery Council proposes to open borders to international visitors by Jan 1 next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s National Recovery Council (NRC) has proposed to reopen the country’s borders to foreign visitors latest by Jan … More
Malaysia and Indonesia agree to implement travel corridor in stages — PM
JAKARTA : Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to implement a travel corridor between the two countries through the Travel Corridor … More
Import and use of medical marijuana products allowed in Malaysia if legal requirements are met: Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR: The import and use of products containing cannabis for medical purposes are allowed in Malaysia provided that they … More
Melaka state election: No physical campaigning, candidates advised to go online to reach voters
KUALA LUMPUR : No political rallies, walkabouts or home visits will be permitted during the campaigning period of Melaka’s 15th … More
Researcher in Cameroon develops plant-based leukemia treatment
Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from leukemia in all parts of the world, and many ultimately lose their fight … More
Lessons ASEAN could learn from Malaysia’s pandemic success
A shining light in the region’s desperate battle to keep COVID-19 at bay Southeast Asian states by and large managed … More
Sarawak to hold polls after emergency revoked, legislature dissolved: Chief minister
Muhyiddin, Abang Jo to decide on Perikatan’s seat allocation for polls KUCHING: Sarawak’s state election has to be held now … More
King lifts emergency in Sarawak, paves way for state election
Agong makes the ‘difficult’ decision after audience with governor, PM. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has … More
Dr Noor Hisham: Health Ministry study finds Ivermectin ineffective at treating Covid-19, but likely to cause diarrhoea
KUALA LUMPUR : Livestock deworming medication Ivermectin did not significantly reduce the effects of severe Covid-19 infection and could not … More
No permanent roles: Malaysian doctors will go on second strike next month
Four months after Malaysia’s contract doctors went on strike, the government is still falling short of guaranteeing them job security … More
Organisers of events attended by Muhyiddin, Najib in Melaka fined RM24,000 for breaking COVID-19 rules
KUALA LUMPUR : Organisers of two events attended by former prime ministers Muhyiddin Yassin and Najib Razak in Melaka were … More
“Father of Malaysian Lockdowns” ruined people’s finances, livelihood
FORMER Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has alleged that the implementation of half-baked lockdowns by the person he called … More
Covid-19 self-test kits now sold in supermarkets, convenience stores, and petrol stations, priced as low as RM6.60
KUALA LUMPUR : Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has revealed that Covid-19 self-test kits are … More
Indonesian researchers breed ‘good’ mosquitoes to combat dengue
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov 1 (Reuters) : Researchers in Indonesia have found a way to fight disease-bearing mosquitoes by breeding a … More
Melaka polls: Look who’s snubbing your ban, netizens tell KJ
DESPITE a ban on public gathering and door-to door campaigning for the Melaka state polls, it seems that several political … More
HDK: 2-year extension for contract doctors a delay tactic
Move under Budget 2022 shows govt not taking issue seriously, it says. BUDGET 2022 | The Hartal Doktor Kontrak (HDK) … More
Malaysian gynaecologist creates ‘world’s first unisex condom’
SIBU, Malaysia, Oct 28 (Reuters) – A Malaysian gynaecologist has created what he says is the world’s first unisex condom … More
Artist offers ‘therapy’ through coffee-painted portraits
DURRES (Albania): Albanian artist David Kryemadhi douses his brush with coffee and carefully sketches the face of a cafe customer, … More
Get a panoramic view of KL from FRIM’s Forest Skywalk
KUALA LUMPUR : Ever imagine getting a bird’s eye-view of the federal capital from an altitude of 141 metres above … More
BN, PH Melaka leaders slam govt’s ban on gatherings
PETALING JAYA: Politicians from both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan have slammed the health ministry’s ban on public gatherings and … More
Health minister invokes Act 342, says political gatherings for election not allowed from Monday
KUALA LUMPUR : The Ministry of Health (MOH) today (Oct 24), announced that it is prohibiting all activities, gatherings or … More
Langkawi to reopen to international tourists under pilot project, no quarantine required
International tourists who wish to visit Langkawi are allowed to do so beginning Nov 15, through the International Tourism Bubble … More
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