Dr Asmayani appointed Health Deputy DG (Medical)
Dr Noor Hisham said Dr Asmayani is replacing Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail who is retiring today.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Blood supply in Kedah, Perlis at critical stage
The Kedah Health Department has urged the public to donate blood following a shortage in blood supply in Kedah and Perlis that is nearing critical level. Its director
Thu Jul 13 2017
Kedah needs 1,800 pints of blood before Ramadan
The Kedah Health Department requires at least 1,800 pints of blood as stockpile before Ramadan.
Tue May 23 2017
Dengue on the rise in Kedah
A total of 513 dengue cases were reported since the beginning of January 2017 to May 6 with an increase of 67.1 per cent compared to 307 cases in the same period last year.
Wed May 10 2017
Five members of a family scalded in Kedah house fire
Five members of a family suffered burns, with four of them reported in critical condition, in a house fire at Taman Derga Jaya here today.
Thu May 04 2017
Stray shotgun pellets: Victim's father to take legal action
The father of the girl who was hit by stray shotgun pellets in Kampung Lubok Keriang, Mukim Lesong, Langgar here yesterday, is planning to take legal action against those who caused the injuries.
Mon Apr 24 2017
Kedah 'champ' for diabetes, hypertension
Kedah clinched the dubious honour of being for diabetes and hypertension cases in the country.
Fri Jan 20 2017
47 religious school students get food poisoning
As many as 47 students of the Sekolah Menengah Agama Hidayah Islamiah here suffered stomach pains, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after they were suspected of food poisoning today.
Mon Jan 16 2017
Son of accident victims in Pendang still in ICU
Kedah Health Department director, Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail says the operation was conducted after the 11-year-old boy bled from his spleen due to the accident.
Mon Dec 19 2016
Abused girl showing positive development - Kedah Health director
The girl had been admitted at the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH).
Sat Nov 26 2016
Kedah Health Department says news of abused child's death is false
The Kedah Health Department denied that the four-year-old child who was allegedly abused at Paya Nahu Flat in Sungai Petani has died.
Fri Nov 25 2016
Kedah records highest number of vaccine rejection cases
Kedah recorded the highest number of vaccine rejection cases in the country with 318 cases in 2015, more than the 239 cases in 2014.
Fri Jun 24 2016
Man injured as phone explodes while being charged in Alor Setar
A 28-year-old man was injured in the face, chest and right arm when his mobile phone put on charge exploded as he attempted to answer an incoming call in Yan.
Sat Apr 23 2016
Kedah records eight typhoid cases this year since January
Kedah recorded eight cases of typhoid this year since January, but the situation remains under control, state director of health Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail said Wednesday.
Wed Oct 21 2015
Kedah: 40 per cent spike in dengue cases between Jan 1-April 18
Kedah has recorded a 40.1 per cent increase in the number of dengue cases or 290 cases, between Jan 1 and April 18.
Thu Apr 23 2015
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024