[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera
The Malaysian economy is operating in a geo economy and geo-political contexts are swooning, indeed, filled with shocking surprises.
Thu May 23 2024
Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy
Poor access to clean water and sanitation at emergency camps for those displaced by the cyclone pose a threat of waterborne diseases.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Fleeing drought, Somalis face malnutrition and cholera in Kenya
At Dadaab alone, at least 6,000 Somalis fleeing hunger have arrived at the camp since the start of the year, UN data shows.
Tue Feb 28 2023
We've run out of cholera vaccines, WHO official says as disease surges
The global stockpile of cholera vaccines the World Health Organization helps manage is "currently empty or extremely low".
Fri Dec 16 2022
In China's Wuhan, cholera-causing bacteria in turtles strikes nerve
The detection in Wuhan of a bacteria that caused cholera was separately found in samples from softshell turtles at a food market.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Afghan health official warns of disease outbreak among earthquake survivors
The UN humanitarian office warns that cholera outbreaks in the aftermath are of particular and serious concern.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Floods: MOH ready to deal with water-borne diseases
This was due to the possibility of an increase in cases of diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever and leptospirosis.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Malaysia to conduct clinical trials on cholera vaccine by year end - Dr Adham
Malaysia is expected to carry out clinical trial phases for the cholera vaccine by the end of this year under the National Vaccine Development Roadmap.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Little food and water for Congolese fleeing volcano
The United Nations calls for aid and warns about the risk of cholera.
Sat May 29 2021
Tom Hanks saddles up for first Western in 'News of the World'
For Hanks and director Paul Greengrass, "News of the World" is about the power of healing after fractious events.
Wed Dec 23 2020
A decade after deadly cholera epidemic, Haiti awaits help
Ten years after a cholera epidemic swept through Haiti and killed nearly 10,000 people, families of victims still struggle financially and await compensation from the United Nations
Thu Oct 22 2020
Cholera claims unborn children as epidemic spreads Yemen misery
One of the latest victims of the cholera epidemic that has killed more than 2,000 people in Yemen had yet to even take her first breath.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Yemen cholera cases could hit 1 million by year-end: Red Cross
Warring parties in Yemen are all using disproportionate force, leading to "very excessive" civilian casualties.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Yemen records 500,000 cholera cases, nearly 2,000 deaths - WHO
More than half a million people in Yemen have been infected with cholera since the epidemic began four months ago and 1,975 people have died, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
Mon Aug 14 2017
U.N. fears more cholera in Haiti after storm, says protests slowing relief
David Nabarro says he was concerned sick people were not being treated.
Wed Oct 19 2016
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024