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Deadly Indonesian cough syrup was almost pure toxin, court papers show

Deadly Indonesian cough syrup was almost pure toxin, court papers show

Indonesian drugmaker Afi Farma used ingredients with toxin concentrations of up to 99% in 70 batches of medicine, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Indian firms linked to cough syrup deaths had received warnings

Indian firms linked to cough syrup deaths had received warnings

The deaths of 12 children in northen India, police allege, were caused by adulterated cough syrup made by drugmaker Digital Vision.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Uzbekistan says contaminated Indian cough syrup was on market due to bribery

Uzbekistan says contaminated Indian cough syrup was on market due to bribery

Distributors of contaminated cough syrup that killed 65 children in Uzbekistan bribed local officials to skip mandatory testing.
Thu Aug 17 2023
India finds string of deficiencies among drugmakers after risk tests

India finds string of deficiencies among drugmakers after risk tests

In recent months after some cough syrups made in the country were linked to the deaths of at least 95 children overseas.
Thu Aug 03 2023
India finds 'violations' at cough syrup maker linked to Cameroon deaths

India finds 'violations' at cough syrup maker linked to Cameroon deaths

It is the fourth Indian cough syrup maker to stop production after regulators found lapses.
Wed Aug 02 2023
India suspends another drugmaker's licence over tainted cough syrup

India suspends another drugmaker's licence over tainted cough syrup

The WHO flagged contamination with unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans when consumed.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Exclusive - Indian firm used toxic industrial-grade ingredient in syrup - sources

Exclusive - Indian firm used toxic industrial-grade ingredient in syrup - sources

Marion Biotech also did not test the ingredient before using it in the syrups it sold to Uzbekistan, an investigator said.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Exclusive: Indonesia police probe drug regulators over cough syrup

Exclusive: Indonesia police probe drug regulators over cough syrup

Indonesia's police expand the probe into tainted cough syrups linked to the deaths of more than 200 children across the nation.
Mon Jun 26 2023
India makes tests mandatory for cough syrup export after overseas deaths

India makes tests mandatory for cough syrup export after overseas deaths

Indian-made cough syrups were linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia and Uzbekistan.
Tue May 23 2023
WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deaths

WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deaths

The medicines, over-the-counter cough syrups, had high levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Uzbekistan arrests four over Indian cough syrup deaths

Uzbekistan arrests four over Indian cough syrup deaths

Uzbekistan has arrested four people in an investigation into the deaths of 19 children who consumed cough syrup made by Indian drug maker Marion Biotech.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Maiden seeks to reopen plant after India govt lab says cough syrups were safe

Maiden seeks to reopen plant after India govt lab says cough syrups were safe

The plant was closed after the WHO said in October that its investigators had found "unacceptable" levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths

Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths

Indonesian health authorities said solvents used in the syrups from the two companies contained impurities.
Tue Nov 01 2022
India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production

India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production

The deaths of 69 children in Gambia - one of the worst such incidents involving drugs from India - have come as a blow to the industry.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Cough syrup products linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia not registered in Malaysia - Health DG

Cough syrup products linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia not registered in Malaysia - Health DG

The four cough and cold syrup products, linked to the death of 66 children in Gambia, are not registered in Malaysia, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

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

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

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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024