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Zaliha denies 'U-turn' on health commission, hits back at report

Zaliha denies 'U-turn' on health commission, hits back at report

I didn't reject commission outright, Health Ministry was studying proposal, ex-minister says.
SNAPSHOT | Heli crash: Resignation won't solve longstanding systemic problems, says senator

SNAPSHOT | Heli crash: Resignation won't solve longstanding systemic problems, says senator

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Activist questions Zaliha’s U-turn on health commission after fatal heli crash

Activist questions Zaliha’s U-turn on health commission after fatal heli crash

'Don't exploit death to recover political relevance; it's despicable.'
Fatal crash: Groups demand Flying Doctor safety overhaul as minister rules out suspension

Fatal crash: Groups demand Flying Doctor safety overhaul as minister rules out suspension

'For too long, healthcare worker welfare pushed aside to keep services running.'
LETTER | Govt urged to tackle chronic shortage of doctors, MOs in public hospitals

LETTER | Govt urged to tackle chronic shortage of doctors, MOs in public hospitals

Staff shortages driving longer waits, heavier workloads, delayed care.
Cancer centre hit by medical officers' shortage, patients face longer waits

Cancer centre hit by medical officers' shortage, patients face longer waits

'Manpower issues could cause rise in costs, complicating treatment schedule.'
SNAPSHOT | Ex-MP wants meal plan in Budget 2027 to combat child stunting; weak earthquake in Sabah

SNAPSHOT | Ex-MP wants meal plan in Budget 2027 to combat child stunting; weak earthquake in Sabah

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COMMENT | Outlasting the wait: What 15 years have taught me

COMMENT | Outlasting the wait: What 15 years have taught me

Managing a child's chronic illness teaches us many things.
SNAPSHOT | Teacher in pupil's death case transferred; Nepal floods: List of missing tourists released

SNAPSHOT | Teacher in pupil's death case transferred; Nepal floods: List of missing tourists released

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Mum blames teacher for 11-year-old daughter's death after being told to run despite heart condition

Mum blames teacher for 11-year-old daughter's death after being told to run despite heart condition

The girl was hospitalised in April and was bedridden until her death in August.
YOURSAY | M'sia needs funded plan with measurable targets for the elderly

YOURSAY | M'sia needs funded plan with measurable targets for the elderly

'Ageing is inevitable. But it also needs preparation and support.'
COMMENT | Vape sales ban: Public health must prevail over commercial interests

COMMENT | Vape sales ban: Public health must prevail over commercial interests

Perak govt's decision to defend policy should be supported.
Govt drops liquid nicotine appeal, health groups demand clarity

Govt drops liquid nicotine appeal, health groups demand clarity

Move leaves questions over how nicotine products should be regulated.
COMMENT | Will the world respond to Gaza's suffering?

COMMENT | Will the world respond to Gaza's suffering?

Gazans continue to show kindness in suffering, even as the world ignores their plight.
SNAPSHOT | Zahid calls on Malaysians to pray for Anwar's recovery

SNAPSHOT | Zahid calls on Malaysians to pray for Anwar's recovery

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PM undergoes abdominal hernia surgery

PM undergoes abdominal hernia surgery

Doctor says procedure went smoothly, Anwar now on physiotherapy.
Anwar turns 79 today, undergoes two-day routine medical tests

Anwar turns 79 today, undergoes two-day routine medical tests

UPDATED 3.38PM | His senior press secretary calls for prayers for the PM to be blessed with long-lasting health.
Lawyer: Ismail Sabri had heart issues after a fall, to undergo pacemaker procedure

Lawyer: Ismail Sabri had heart issues after a fall, to undergo pacemaker procedure

His heart stopped for at least two seconds, says Amer.
Ismail Sabri IJN admission likely to postpone court charges

Ismail Sabri IJN admission likely to postpone court charges

UPDATED 10.40AM | Doctor says ex-PM in no condition to be charged today.
Ministry to strengthen psychosocial support after teacher's death

Ministry to strengthen psychosocial support after teacher's death

Fadhlina urges educators to support one another, avoid speculation.
Family claims UMMC discharging commando in vegetative state, armed forces 'MIA'

Family claims UMMC discharging commando in vegetative state, armed forces 'MIA'

UPDATED 7.20PM | Military accused of washing its hands of Hamid's case.
SNAPSHOT | Govt orders immediate measures to resolve UMMC issues; work on Budget 2027 begins August: PM

SNAPSHOT | Govt orders immediate measures to resolve UMMC issues; work on Budget 2027 begins August: PM

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LETTER | Covid-19: Uncovering America's role in its origin

LETTER | Covid-19: Uncovering America's role in its origin

The outbreak has exposed profound fractures in global governance.
LETTER | Football ends, sleep debt doesn't

LETTER | Football ends, sleep debt doesn't

Obesity and cardiovascular issues await those who are sleep-deprived.