One woman dies every 2 mins in pregnancy, childbirth: UN
These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services, Tedros said.
Sun Feb 26 2023
MOH to allow husband to accompany wife in labour room
Khairy said husbands have to be tested negative for COVID-19 before being allowed to join their wives in the delivery room.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Woman with newborn son forced to spend confinement at flood relief centre
Alessa Fariza Ahmad Sofian was pregnant when the floods occurred and now during her confinement after childbirth she is experiencing the same flood situation again.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Woman recovering from childbirth among voters who cast their votes in Sungai Besar
The fact that she is still recovering from the rigours of pregnancy, labour and birth does not dampen the spirit of a young mother to cast her vote at the Sungai Besar by-election today.
Sat Jun 18 2016
Having a first child after the age of 24 improves women's long-term health
This is according to an American study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
Thu Dec 17 2015
Breastfeeding could keep new moms tobacco free
Seventy percent of moms-to-be who quit smoking during pregnancy pick it up again within the first year after childbirth, but breastfeeding could reduce that statistic, according to a new study.
Sat Apr 18 2015
World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013- Quotable Quotes
Here are some quotable quotes from the World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013 on women, childbirth and healthcare.
Mon Sep 30 2013
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