According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the only human disease that has been officially eradicated until now is smallpox. This means that there is no longer any new smallpox case detected globally. Among the diseases targeted for eradication in the future is polio – but how achievable is this mission? What is polio? Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a...
JOHOR BARU: A 61-year-old New Zealand citizen lost RM216,000 after falling for an online investment scam, here. Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh said the victim lodged a police report on Thursday (Nov 28), sharing that the incident began on Oct 2 this year. “He was contacted by a man who introduced himself as Michael...
As a motivational speaker, Ong Boo Siong has conducted over 3,000 talks nationwide since 2009, inspiring students, parents and corporate figures. A talented guitarist, he is also working on a poetry book set for release early next year. The bachelor’s degree in social science (humanities and sociology) holder from Universiti Sains Malaysia is currently pursuing a masters...
KUALA LUMPUR: Cops are investigating the brutal attack that killed three cats in Setapak. A photo of the killed felines has since gone viral on social media. Wangsa Maju OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Lazim Ismail said the carcasses of the cats were discovered on the steps of a student quarters of a private university at Jalan Genting...
KUALA LUMPUR: The continuous rain has caused the number of flood victims in several states to increase sharply, with the highest number in Kelantan, with 59,232 people evacuated to 221 temporary relief centres as of this morning, compared to 50,947 people in 207 relief centres last night. The Social Welfare Department's Disaster Info Portal reported that...
JOHOR BARU: A teenager and a man were charged at the Sessions Court here for committing mischief by fire. The accused Chin Kah Eng, 20, and a 15-year-old boy pleaded not guilty to the charge, which was read before Sessions Court judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Ariffin Ismail on Thursday (Nov 28). They were charged with setting fire...
PUTRAJAYA: The government has announced the reopening of registration for the voluntary rehabilitation programme for members of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB), effective until further notice. National Security Council (MKN) director-general Datuk Raja Nurshirwan Zainal Abidin said this decision was reached after determining that GISB members needed guidance in terms of faith and livelihood, following enforcement...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) are considering strategic collaborations, which include plans to host the IACA Regional Summer Academy in Kuala Lumpur in 2025, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The MACC announced on Thursday (Nov 28) that this topic was discussed between the Malaysian delegation and IACA Dean Prof Slagjana Taseva during...
KUALA LUMPUR: The escalating cost of medical procedures may soon be monitored similarly to essential goods like rice, sugar, and eggs, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the Health Ministry is exploring ways to address the increasing healthcare costs, which have become a growing concern. “We will monitor within our...
PETALING JAYA: A message has gone viral on WhatsApp and Telegram, which states that all new staff members under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will no longer be under any pension plan. The message added that a new pension scheme for civil servants will be introduced starting Jan 1, 2025. Is this viral message true? VERDICT: FALSE According to...
