[COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers
The issue of substance abuse among teenagers arises as a pressing concern, entwining its influence throughout communities worldwide.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Govt assures national sovereignty not violated in WHO CA+, IHR 2005 amendment negotiations
The WHO CA aims to achieve greater equality and effectiveness for the prevention, preparedness, and response to epidemics.
Thu Nov 02 2023
North Korea locks down capital city over 'respiratory illness'
The embassy noted that "a special anti-epidemic period has been established" and called on foreign delegations to keep employees inside.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Is a dengue epidemic set to hit Malaysia in 2023?
Despite the upward trend in the number of cases, a virology expert is of the opinion that there is no cause for concern yet.
Tue Jan 17 2023
North Korea to convene parliament, anti-epidemic meeting amid zero COVID claim
NKorea's parliament rarely meets and usually serves to approve decisions on issues that have been created by it's powerful Worker's Party.
Mon Aug 08 2022
N. Korea deploys national medical teams to battle intestinal epidemic
At least 800 families suffering from what North Korea has only called an "acute enteric epidemic" have received aid.
Mon Jun 20 2022
N.Korea faces infectious disease outbreak amid COVID battle
North Korea reported an outbreak of an unidentified intestinal epidemic in a farming region.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Monkeypox: 'Too early to call it an epidemic'
It's still difficult to know whether it will explode into an epidemic, Antoine Flahault says.
Thu May 26 2022
Shanghai hunts down COVID cases, Beijing curbs taxi services
Yu Linwei said his district would not relax anti-epidemic efforts, making sure everyone is tested.
Thu May 12 2022
MOH to focus on managing NCD epidemic - Khairy
The MOH can focus on managing the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic now that the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought under control, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Shanghai warns COVID lockdown violators will be punished as cases hit 25,000
Shanghai police bans cars from the roads apart from those involved in epidemic prevention work or transporting people in need of emergency.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Did vaccine inequality lead to the Omicron variant?
The growth of the virus during uncontrolled epidemics creates more opportunities for variants to emerge.
Wed Dec 01 2021
COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses
The global death toll from COVID-19 is already far worse than most other viral epidemics of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Tue Nov 02 2021
WHO sounds the alarm on 'harmful' e-cigarettes
Tedros says electronic nicotine delivery systems are harmful, and must be better regulated.
Wed Jul 28 2021
MPN should not involve politicians - Dr Mahathir
It should instead be filled with only professionals, those conversant in handling pandemics, epidemics and diseases.
Mon Jul 26 2021
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
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