No fist-bumping, please to curb spread of COVID-19 - Health Ministry
The public is advised not to do the fist bump, a popular gesture of greeting these days when meeting someone, so as to curb the spread of the contagious COVID-19.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Zika virus: M'sia to tighten health screening at border following new cases in s'pore
Health Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said so far, there were no reports of the mosquito-borne viral infection involving Malaysians.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Health Ministry mobilises workforce to promote healthcare awareness
Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said the group would be visiting as many houses in the parliamentary constituencies as it could manage.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Full pay patient for rich, foreigners at public hospitals - Dr Hilmi
Health Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said the programme would not impact the people as they would still pay only RM1 for medical treatment.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Deputy Minister recalls surviving the 2004 tsunami
Not many know that Health Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Hilmi Yahaya is one of the 2004 tsunami survivors.
Sun Dec 21 2014
Dengue cases triple to 75,000 as at Sept 23
Health Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya says there have been 143 fatalities compared to 47 in the same period last year.
Sun Sep 28 2014
Health Ministry workforce urged to improve service quality
The Health Ministry workforce have been urged to improve their quality of service to the people.
Mon Oct 07 2013
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Gulen was a one-time ally of Erdogan but they fell out spectacularly, and Erdogan held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup.
Mon Oct 21 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693625208_Earthquake.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore")
[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore
The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
'PROTEGE-Veteran' provides job assurance for retirees
This is an aggressive step by the government to protect the welfare of retirees, said Dr Mohd Hasril Amiruddin.
Mon Oct 21 2024
US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
THAAD is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.
Mon Oct 21 2024
IMAN Research calls for strengthening human security in 2025 Budget
IMAN Research identifies key areas for enhancement within the Malaysian government's Third MADANI Budget 2025.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech
Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Media licensing framework development involves multiple consultations - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the views of stakeholders have been considered through several engagement sessions and ongoing consultations.
Mon Oct 21 2024