Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG
Health DG advises the public to avoid being outdoors during peak of Aedes mosquito bites - in the early morning and late afternoon.
Fri May 03 2024
Najib's commuted sentence: PM denies Unity Gov't lack bite in addressing corruption
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, "The issue being raised here is that allegedly, we are being lax on corruption issues, (now) this is untrue.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are killed annually by malaria and other diseases spread through the bite of mosquitoes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
France races to stamp out bedbug 'scourge' before Olympics
French authorities want to make sure the bedbugs don't bite during the games and have started a drive to exterminate the pests.
Mon Oct 02 2023
What's in a mosquito bite? How warmer climates spread disease
A complex mix of global warming, changes in land use and more movement of people and goods are contributing to the spread of illnesses.
Fri Sep 15 2023
South Korean doctors flee paediatrics as low birth rate bites
South Korea is facing a shortage of paediatricians, leaving hospitals unable to fill posts and raising risks for children's health.
Fri Jul 07 2023
South Korean student takes a bite out of banana art installation
Noh Huyn-soo ate the banana and then taped the peel back to the wall, creating a strange and surreal addition to the installation.
Wed May 03 2023
Suspect under drug influence bites off cop's finger
Police said the incident occurred when the suspect went to the guard post at the Sungai Besi police station and threatened to splash acid.
Wed Apr 19 2023
[COLUMNIST] Generation End Game - Best way forward
Policymakers needs to bite the bullet and embrace new technology in nicotine delivery to wean society off harmful cigarettes, Tun Zaki said.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Cobra killed after receiving bite from boy in central India
Officials said the boy appeared to have received "a dry bite and the snake didn't release any venom," which saved his life.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Baby injured with bite marks, babysitter arrested
A 43-year-old babysitter was arrested last Saturday following a report that one of the children under her care was injured in the face and ears.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Paris to scale back monument lighting as energy bills bite
Most monuments will now go unlit from 10 pm, a potential disappointment for the tens of millions of tourists to the romantic City of Lights.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Man out fishing in Maludam found dead with croc bite marks
Abang Mohd Norazat was recovered floating upstream near the Maludam Water Plant by his father along with three villagers.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Putin clings to semblance of normality as his war grinds on
Economically, the situation will worsen as sanctions bite harder and Russia heads towards recession.
Fri Jun 03 2022
As hunger bites in Somalia, babies start to die
Early intervention is crucial to staving off the famine looming over six areas of Somalia.
Wed May 25 2022
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