Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment
The elderly, children and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity are more at risk of heat stroke.
Wed May 03 2023
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency
Poor air quality can also "aggravate chronic conditions like asthma as well as increasing the risk of some chronic diseases", EEA reported.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Consume plant-based diet for better life
The more plant-based we eat, the lower our risk of chronic diseases and even reverse their effects, Dr Michael Greger says.
Tue Mar 21 2023
RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities
Tengku Zafrul said this allocation would provide aid for care of the PwDs with chronic diseases and allowance for those PwDs unable to work.
Fri Oct 07 2022
MOH to procure new COVID-19 vaccine for elderly, children with chronic diseases
The MOH will procure a new variant of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for children with chronic diseases and the elderly, said minister Khairy Jamaluddin today.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Khairy urges senior citizens, individuals with chronic diseases to get a second booster dose
Khairy said as the country might be hit by another wave of infections in two or three months' time.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Do not be the reason your children are infected by COVID-19 virus
Many parents have brought their young children out on shopping trips to buy clothes for the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
Sun May 17 2020
Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study
Potentially harmful chemicals found in everyday plastics such as drink bottles have been linked to the prevalence of chronic diseases in men.
Thu Jul 13 2017
Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones
Nor Azizah Ahmad Dahlan says the plan announced in July was to protect passive smokers especially children from the dangers of cigarette smoke which could cause chronic diseases.
Sat Nov 19 2016
Call to employers to provide special insurance for female workers
Employers have been asked to provide a special insurance scheme for their women workers, especially those with chronic diseases.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Accurate info important for doctors to make right diagnosis in holy land
With accurate information about the health of pilgrims, doctors could determine whether they need further treatment in hospital to stabilise chronic diseases.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Chinese people getting taller and fatter: govt
Adult obesity rates reached 9.6 percent in 2012, more than doubling over a decade, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said in a report on national nutrition and chronic diseases.
Wed Jul 01 2015
Health Ministry blamed over 'explosion' of non-communicable diseases
The Health Ministry has allegedly failed to address the alarming increase in non-communicable, or chronic, diseases (NCD) in the country.
Mon Sep 30 2013
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024