Leprosy not hereditary, get early treatment to avoid serious complications
The disease is not transmitted through touch but via droplets, from nose and mouth, for example, when one sneezes, coughs or shares meals.
Sat Jan 27 2024
Stigma against leprosy contributes to spread of the disease - Dr Noor Hisham
This negative view caused patients and their close contacts to refuse to be screened and treated for leprosy.
Sun Jan 31 2021
No decision yet on setting up temporary hospital at MAEPS
Asymptomatic cases or those with mild symptoms in Selangor, are currently treated at the National Leprosy Control Centre in Sungai Buloh.
Fri Oct 16 2020
British princes mark anniversary of Diana's death with low-key tribute
Fresh revelations about her life and a raft of TV documentaries have sprung up around the anniversary.
Wed Aug 30 2017
Creating awareness of leprosy among indigenous community
World Leprosy Day is observed to increase the public awareness of the Leprosy or Hansen's Disease.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024