Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza - WHO
WHO's Margaret Harris repeated concerns about a rise in outbreaks of infectious diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Winter disease surge hampers China's hog production recovery
As the world's biggest pork consumer, Beijing is under pressure to restore its hog supply and lower meat prices that remain at high levels.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Fatigue, loss of sense of smell, taste also COVID-19 symptoms, says Health DG
These are in addition to the more common symptoms such as fever, cough, cold, diarrhoea and shortness of breath.
Wed May 27 2020
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
Somalia says 110 dead in last 48 hours due to drought
In February, United Nations children's agency UNICEF said the drought in Somalia could lead to up to 270,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition this year.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Health Department records two new suspected cases of rotavirus
The Health Department recorded two new cases today involving children hospitalised due to vomiting and diarrhoea after going for a picnic at Bukit Merah Lake Town in Perak.
Fri Sep 30 2016
70 students of SM Poi Lam, Perak down with food poisoning
70 hostel students of SM Poi Lam, Perak were rushed to hospital after complaining of stomach aches, diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and dizzines after eating canteen food on Thursday.
Sat Aug 27 2016
Taiwanese man faces fine over false Ebola report
A Taiwanese man faces a fine after telling doctors he had travelled to Africa and had symptoms of Ebola.
Sun Dec 07 2014
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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