
New Zealand's senior doctors to stage first ever strike - Union
The union is seeking a wage increase for its members to match inflation and had voted to go on strike after pay negotiations had failed.
Mon Aug 21 2023

The doctors, dentists and anthropologists striving to identify Maui's victims
The death toll in the devastated town of Lahaina has surpassed 100, but only a handful have been officially identified.
Mon Aug 21 2023

4,907 officers have agreed to permanent appointment offers, seven declined - Dr Zaliha
The permanent appointments were offered with vacancies in 2023, involving 4,263 medical officers, 335 dentists and 316 pharmacists.
Fri Jun 23 2023

No compromise for unqualified individuals offering dental service - Khairy
Khairy said the MOH would increase enforcement to ensure that there are no places that offer dental services without certified dentists.
Fri Aug 12 2022

MOH receives 528 complaints on bogus dental practitioners
Dr Noormi said MOH believed that some of the bogus dentists also made their clients sign an agreement not to disclose their treatments.
Wed Jun 29 2022

Govt to spend RM1.2 bln to extend contracts for 14,000 medical, dental officers, pharmacists
The government has agreed to extend the contracts of about 14,000 medical doctors, dentists and pharmacists for a period of two years (or 7,000 per cohort/year).
Mon Jul 26 2021

Four cases of illegal brace fitting recorded since 2015 in Terengganu
the first case was recorded in 2015 involving a woman and she was fined RM20,000, followed by another case last year, also involving a woman who was fined RM25,000.
Wed May 17 2017

Health Ministry records statements from 2 dentists over Syed Alman Zain's death
The statements were aimed at facilitating joint investigations into the death by the ministry and the police.
Thu Jun 09 2016

Death of DPM's son-in-law: Police record statements from 11 individuals
City CID chief SAC Rusdi Mohd Isa said two dentists who attended to Syed Alman Zain were among the individuals who gave their statements.
Tue Jun 07 2016

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025