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LETTER | Let's end forgotten-child tragedies for good

LETTER | Let's end forgotten-child tragedies for good

Parents and caretakers need all the help they can get.
Experts warn of heatstroke, long-term health risks amid hot spell

Experts warn of heatstroke, long-term health risks amid hot spell

They urge people to increase hydration and ensure vulnerable groups are shielded.
SNAPSHOT | UMPSA expels alleged Quran-stepping student; Muda again calls for 'corporate mafia' RCI

SNAPSHOT | UMPSA expels alleged Quran-stepping student; Muda again calls for 'corporate mafia' RCI

KINI SNAPSHOT | What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

SNAPSHOT | Tiong seeks MOF input over surging diesel prices' impact on tourism sector

SNAPSHOT | Tiong seeks MOF input over surging diesel prices' impact on tourism sector

KINI SNAPSHOT | What's going on in the news today, with updates at 2pm and 6pm.

LETTER | Addressing asbestos risks in children's play and craft sand products

LETTER | Addressing asbestos risks in children's play and craft sand products

This issue must be taken seriously.
Raids against LGBTQ+ groups threaten nation's goal of ending Aids

Raids against LGBTQ+ groups threaten nation's goal of ending Aids

Crackdowns force at-risk individuals into the shadows, away from seeking help.
Health Ministry: 596 new TB cases recorded, highest in Sabah

Health Ministry: 596 new TB cases recorded, highest in Sabah

Total cases this year up to 3,161.
Financial, mental distress behind rising family tragedies, MMA says

Financial, mental distress behind rising family tragedies, MMA says

'We need whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to address the problem.'
Health Ministry: Mask up in crowds as TB cases rise

Health Ministry: Mask up in crowds as TB cases rise

Govt records 503 new cases, total now at 2,571 nationwide.
COMMENT | Comprehensive strategy to tackle medical inflation

COMMENT | Comprehensive strategy to tackle medical inflation

Tackling medical inflation demands a whole-of-nation, ecosystem-wide reset.
Education Ministry takes swift action to address TB risk in schools

Education Ministry takes swift action to address TB risk in schools

Fadhlina says the situation is under control.
MPs sound alarm over alleged dire staff shortage in Klang hospital

MPs sound alarm over alleged dire staff shortage in Klang hospital

Lawmakers from opposing parties say they've received serious complaints from constituents.
Dr M allowed 'home leave', aide says

Dr M allowed 'home leave', aide says

Sufi adds IJN is satisfied with ex-PM's recovery level.
KINIGUIDE | What M'sians need to know about Nipah virus

KINIGUIDE | What M'sians need to know about Nipah virus

Understanding its history is key to dealing with current challenges it poses.
TB cluster detected in Johor with 33 cases, Health Ministry on high alert

TB cluster detected in Johor with 33 cases, Health Ministry on high alert

Minister says aggressive measures are being taken to contain the outbreak.
Insurers' intervention in patient treatment violates law - Dzulkefly

Insurers' intervention in patient treatment violates law - Dzulkefly

PARLIAMENT | Health minister says MOH views matter seriously.
World Cancer Day: Smoking, infections and alcohol cause 4 in 10 preventable cancer cases

World Cancer Day: Smoking, infections and alcohol cause 4 in 10 preventable cancer cases

They are among 30 modifiable risk factors identified in study.
Expert calls for high-level committee to tackle rising childhood stunting

Expert calls for high-level committee to tackle rising childhood stunting

Doctor warns stunting deprives children of their full potential from the outset.
COMMENT | Children's growth stunted as economy grows

COMMENT | Children's growth stunted as economy grows

Malaysian kids have a stunted growth rate of 10pct compared to similar countries.
More than 80 pig farms closed in Tanjong Sepat to date - exco

More than 80 pig farms closed in Tanjong Sepat to date - exco

It's part of state policy, says Izham.
Nipah virus: Targeted screening of travellers from high-risk countries

Nipah virus: Targeted screening of travellers from high-risk countries

Health minister says India and Bangladesh are being singled out as a start.
LETTER | PM's remarks on cartel practices are weak

LETTER | PM's remarks on cartel practices are weak

Concrete policies needed to curb cartels, not rhetoric.
MOH boosts surveillance at entry points after Nipah virus outbreak in India

MOH boosts surveillance at entry points after Nipah virus outbreak in India

Lab capacity to also be enhanced to ensure early detection.
Dr M stops by at café, first public appearance since Jan 6 fall

Dr M stops by at café, first public appearance since Jan 6 fall

UPDATED 9.06PM | His aide confirms that ex-PM has not yet been discharged.