Malaysia still studying dengue vaccine - Hilmi
There is no need for Malaysia to follow Singapore's move in approving the usage of the first dengue vaccine in the world, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya.
Thu Oct 06 2016
M'sia still short of 900 emergency medicine specialists - Hilmi
Malaysia still short of 900 emergency medicine specialists to be able to meet the needs of increasing number of patients in the country, according to Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya.
Sat Jul 16 2016
Improved incentive plans still fail to retain doctors in government services - Dr Hilmi
Despite incentives to retain doctors in government services, external offers are more lucrative and many of them continue to leave the government service, said Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Hunger-stricken girl getting better: Ministry
Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya says the hospital will continue to treat the Year One student until her health is fully recovered.
Sun Jan 18 2015
Dengue cases triple to 75,000 as at Sept 23
Health Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya says there have been 143 fatalities compared to 47 in the same period last year.
Sun Sep 28 2014
Flash flood forces evacuation of over 600 in Balik Pulau
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya said the affected families were placed at community halls and mosques.
Sun Oct 13 2013
Public is advise not to visit places that detected with leptospirosis
The public are advised not to visit, temporarily, places that have been detected as the source of leptospirosis cases to avoid the serious viral disease.
Wed May 22 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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