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...
IN ASIAN cultures, some conversations are just off-limits. Growing up, certain topics, especially those about our bodies or illnesses, are often viewed as taboo. There’s always that hesitation, even when it comes to discussing health. This silence often stops people from seeking medical advice when it matters most. And with breast cancer, the silence can be...
PASIR GUDANG: The details of the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) enforcement action against vehicle owners who park their cars in front of their houses will be shared after a special meeting this coming Wednesday (Oct 11). Pasir Gudang mayor Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman said the council would start by providing an awareness session to...
PUTRAJAYA: For failing to protect the welfare and rights of their workers, 272 employers have been slapped with compounds worth RM2.17mil by the Human Resources Ministry since Jan 1. Its minister V. Sivakumar said 1,321 investigation papers were also opened against 645 employers found committing acts in breach of laws enforced by the Labour Department,...
MUAR: The awareness among voters about the ongoing Simpang Jeram by-election has increased significantly as polling day draws closer, says Pakatan Harapan candidate Nazri Abdul Rahman. "Earlier in the campaign, there were indeed many who were unaware of the Simpang Jeram by-election. However, we have since been putting up more posts on social media and further...
