KL Strike Force ordered to tackle drug menace, with focus on vape misuse

MINISTER in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic) has directed the Kuala Lumpur Strike Force to conduct a study and take immediate action against drug abuse, particularly the misuse of vaping devices to distribute illicit substances. She said the threat was concerning, as it had begun to spread among the younger generation,...

Superbug infections could kill over 80,000 M’sians by 2030, says Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: Over 80,000 Malaysians are expected to die of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or so-called "superbug" infections by 2030, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said this forecast was made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and steps need to be taken to address this threat. ALSO READ: Study: Superbugs expected to kill 39 million by...