Health workers help deliver Orang Asli twins on ambulance boat
It is a routine practice for nurse-midwife Nur Shaffriza to visit and carry out checks on expectant mothers in the Orang Asli settlement.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Employers urged to conduct health checks on employees to avoid spread of contagious disease
Employers who employ foreign workers are urged to send them for medical checkup to screen their health status so as to prevent the risk or spread of contagious diseases.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Malaria: More than 4,500 Orang Asli screened
More than 4,500 Orang Asli from 12 settlements in Perak have been screened to ensure they are free from Malaria.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Malaria cases likely to rise - Dr Mah
This was because the results of analysis of blood samples of many other residents of the settlement had yet to be obtained.
Sun Nov 27 2016
No malaria patient in Perak discharged from hospital
The total number of patients admitted to the Grik Hospital remained at 65, while eight more were treated at the Kuala Kangsar Hospital.
Sun Nov 27 2016
Infographics: What is malaria and how to prevent it?
A malaria outbreak at the Pos Kemar Orang Asli village in Perak, first reported on November 16, has raised awareness on the dangers of the mosquito-borne disease.
Fri Nov 25 2016
Seven more malaria cases in Gerik, total rises to 71
No one has died of the disease.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Malaria cases in Gerik on the rise
The number of malaria cases in the Pos Kemar Orang Asli settlement in Gerik, 150km north of here, has increased to 52, with nine more cases detected today.
Wed Nov 23 2016
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025