Pneumonia now the leading cause of certified deaths in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pneumonia has become the leading cause of certified deaths in Malaysia while seasonal influenza remains a global health concern, affecting at least one billion people annually. According to the Statistics Department, 60.7% of the 196,965 deaths in 2023 were classified as medically certified deaths, while 39.3% were non-medically certified. As far as certified deaths are...

What Happened to DJ Unk? About the 42-Year-Old Artist’s Death

The late 'Walk It Out' rapper died at the age of 42 in January 2025, his wife confirmed on social media. DJ Unk (real name: Anthony Leonard Platt) died, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed on social media on January 24, 2025. The rapper, an Atlanta Georgia native that came onto the music scene in the 1990s, was 42 at the...

Rory Sykes: 5 Things About the Former Child Actor Who Died in the L.A. Fires

The late 32-year-old actor died in the 2025 Southern California wildfires, his mother, Shelley Sykes, revealed. Rory Sykes died in the January 2025 Southern California wildfires. The late 32-year-old actor, with credits including the self-hosted Kiddy Kapers, was 32 years old, according to his IMDb profile. His mother, actress, writer and producer Shelley Sykes, revealed her son’s tragic death as the wildfires ravaged Los...

Family seeks RM1.7mil compensation for China tourists killed in Penang wall collapse

GEORGE TOWN: A family from China is demanding RM1.7mil in damages for the deaths of a father and daughter after an uprooted tree and part of a wall fell on their vehicle in the Pinang Peranakan Mansion parking lot in September. Their lawyer Ng Kian Nam said the family has initiated legal action against five parties,...

Dengue cases rise to 1,407 in ME51, two fatalities reported, says Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: The number of dengue cases nationwide rose to 1,407 in Epidemiological Week 51 (ME51) from Dec 15 to Dec 21, up from 1,384 reported the previous week. In a statement on Friday (Dec 27), Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan confirmed two fatalities due to mosquito-borne disease complications were reported in EW51. He added...

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...

Teri Garr’s Cause of Death: How the Late ‘Star Trek’ & ‘Young Frankenstein’ Actress Died

Teri died at the age of 79 on October 29, 2024, more than 20 years after she announced her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis. Teri Garr will be remembered for her comedic timing, on-screen wit and, of course, advocacy for those living with Multiple Sclerosis. The late 79-year-old died in Los Angeles on October 29, 2024, more than 20 years...

Kris Kristofferson: 5 Things About the Late ‘A Star Is Born’ Actor

The late singer-songwriter and actor died at the age of 88 in 2024. Learn more about Kris' career, family and more. Kris Kristofferson will always be remembered for his prolific music and acting career. The late singer died at the age of 88 in September 2024, three years after he announced his retirement from the entertainment industry. His family...

Who Was Rich Homie Quan? 5 Things to Know About the Late Rapper After His Death

Rich Homie Quan Was a Father to 4 Kids According to multiple outlets, Quan had four kids, whom he shared with different women. He and Williams shared two children together. Rich Homie Quan’s Cause of Death According to multiple outlets, Williams called 911 after finding Quan unresponsive on the couch. Initially, she believed he was still asleep and...