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Australian research links brighter lights to increased risk of death

Australian research links brighter lights to increased risk of death

The authors said night light disrupts the body's 24-hour circadian rhythm, affecting physical, mental, and behavioral patterns.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.
Sat Oct 12 2024
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says

Despite the huge rise in the use of wireless technology, there has not been a corresponding increase in the incidence of brain cancers.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Consider This Preventing HIV with PrEP - Harmonising Health & Faith

Consider This Preventing HIV with PrEP - Harmonising Health & Faith

In Muslim-majority Malaysia, implementing public health initiatives like PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection required more than just medical planning. It demanded thoughtful consideration, the involvement of religious leaders, and careful communication to align with Islamic principles. As Malaysia integrates PrEP into its primary healthcare system, it’s setting a precedent that could serve as a model for other Muslim-majority countries. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Anita Suleiman, President of the College of Public Health Medicine at the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. She’s also the former Director of the Disease Control Division at the Ministry of Health, and has been widely credited as the architect of Malaysia’s PrEP programme.
Thu Aug 15 2024
SK Pulau Gaya food poisoning case: Victims ate nasi lemak

SK Pulau Gaya food poisoning case: Victims ate nasi lemak

Datuk Dr Asits Sanna said a comprehensive history of movements and exposure to the food involved is still under investigation.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Study: More than 300 million children a year face sexual abuse online

Study: More than 300 million children a year face sexual abuse online

Researches found 12.6 pct of world's children have been victims of non-consensual talking, sharing and exposure to sexual images and video.
Mon May 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the escalating crisis of youth violence in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] Addressing the escalating crisis of youth violence in Malaysia

Exposure to violence can impact a young person's life and potential, hindering their ability to thrive as productive members of society.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home

Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home

Agencies under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would operate from home on Thursday and Friday to reduce traffic and potential exposure for city employees.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Why work-based learning exposure is vital to graduates?

Why work-based learning exposure is vital to graduates?

GRADUATES with technical skills by current industry standards are easier to position themselves in a sector of the workforce that is now seeing fierce competition, human resources experts say.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Perdana Fellow Programme enhances understanding of gov't policies, work culture - PM

Perdana Fellow Programme enhances understanding of gov't policies, work culture - PM

This exposure gives space (for fellows) to understand govt policies and gain experience on its workings, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Teenage sisters with albinism must take extra care in Rome heatwave

Teenage sisters with albinism must take extra care in Rome heatwave

Those with albinism are vulnerable to exposure of sunlight, which, can increase visual impairment and susceptibility to skin cancer.
Sun Jul 30 2023
Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.
Sat Jun 17 2023
Turkey's lira slides, dollar bonds tumble as presidential runoff looms

Turkey's lira slides, dollar bonds tumble as presidential runoff looms

The lira held near a two-month low, its sovereign dollar bonds tumbled and the cost of insuring exposure to the country's debt spiked as the presidential election appeared headed for a runoff.
Mon May 15 2023
China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu - WHO

China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu - WHO

The patient had multiple underlying conditions, said the WHO, and a history of exposure to live poultry.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study

Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study

Exposure to pollution, plastics, smoking, drugs, prescribed medication, including poor diet lifestyle, suggested to be contributory factors.
Wed Nov 16 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024