KUALA LUMPUR : Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin said among the reasons why Singapore was ahead of Malaysia … More
Category: Health
No Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysian Parliament, says health chief; 17,170 new cases reported
PUTRAJAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) : Malaysia recorded 17,170 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (July 29), the Health Ministry has … More
Malian woman who delivered nine babies says uses 100 diapers, six litres of milk daily
KUALA LUMPUR : Be prepared to use up to 100 pieces of diapers and six litres of milk daily if … More
Opposition lawmakers: Health minister’s ‘surreal’ parliamentary address leaves many questions unanswered over govt’s Covid-19 strategy
KUALA LUMPUR : Opposition lawmakers have today criticised Health Minister Datuk Seri Adham Baba for failing to outline the Health … More
Khairy assures transparency in expenditure, agreements for vaccine procurement
KUALA LUMPUR : Coordinating Minister for the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar today (July 28) gave … More
Covid-19 data repository 10 months too late, Dzulkefly tells Adham
However, the health minister brushes off the claim much to the Kuala Selangor’s rep chagrin. PARLIAMENT | Dzulkefly Ahmad (Pakatan … More
Contract doctors’ protest: No disciplinary action against those involved – Dr Adham
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has given an assurance that no disciplinary action will be taken against any doctor or … More
Malaysia’s Political Crisis Is Dooming Its COVID-19 Response
Southeast Asia has in recent weeks become an epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesia is recording the highest number of confirmed new cases per … More
Malaysian police to investigate contract doctors’ protest at Kuala Lumpur hospital
KUALA LUMPUR : Police will investigate a strike staged by contract doctors at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) on Monday (Jul … More
Malaysian doctors stage walkout amid worsening Covid outbreak
Hundreds of junior doctors at state-run Malaysian hospitals staged walkouts Monday demanding better conditions as the country faces its worst … More
Demand for krachai khao providing handsome income for growers
NAKHON SAWAN: With use of herbal extracts to treat Covid-19 symptoms gaining popularity, a rising demand for krachai khao, or … More
From US$84,000 to US$100: Malaysia a step closer to eliminating hepatitis C with new, affordable drug
World Hepatitis Day is observed on Jul 28 every year and this year’s theme is “Hepatitis Can’t Wait”. Hepatitis C … More
Dissatisfied with govt’s response, 5000 contract doctors to walk out
ABOUT 5,000 doctors will join the contract doctors’ strike set tomorrow as the government’s response on the issue is deemed … More
Malaysia’s total coronavirus infections rise above 1 million
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) : Malaysia’s total coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic surpasssed 1 million on Sunday after … More
Why are more vaccinated people getting Covid-19?
SINGAPORE : Fully vaccinated people currently make up 44 per cent of Covid-19 cases in Singapore, leading to questions over … More
35 MPs and aides reported to be Covid-19 positive
Zahid, Nik Abduh, Mansor Othman get Covid-19 2 days before Parliament sits. Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin … More
Despite PM’s offer, strike to go on, say contract doctors
PETALING JAYA : The contract doctors’ strike slated for July 26 will proceed despite the prime minister’s announcement that they … More
Cost for dying in Jakarta rises amid Covid-19 pandemic
JAKARTA : Undertakers are making a killing as Covid-19 rages on in Jakarta. Residents of the Indonesian capital are facing … More
71.9% of Klang Valley adults have received first dose of vaccine: Khairy
Operation Surge Capacity on track, says minister PUTRAJAYA : Some 71.9% of the adult population (aged 18 and above) in … More
MMA: Contract extension for doctors shouldn’t be long-term solution, open up more permanent posts
KUALA LUMPUR : Contract extension announced by the government today for medical officers, dental officers and pharmacists is not a … More
No such thing as Covid-19 vaccination cards, says Khairy
PUTRAJAYA: The government has not issued any vaccination certificate in the form of physical cards, coordinating minister for the national … More
Contract doctors to get 2-year extension, sponsored study leave
PETALING JAYA: Contract doctors, dentists and pharmacists will be offered a two-year contract of service and fully sponsored study leave … More
COVID: Reciting takbir raya at cemetery an unforgettable moment – JHEAINS frontliner
SEREMBAN : Never in his life or his entire career at the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS), had … More
Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) : Indonesia has converted nearly its entire oxygen production to medical use just to meet the … More
