More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems
Sun Mar 03 2024
Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets extension to hospital stint
The corrections department has come under criticism amid widespread scepticism about the extent of Thaksin Shinawatra's health problems.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Firemen dissuade woman from jumping off water tank
Police said preliminary investigations found that the 39-year-old woman was married and had mental health problems.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff
Francis has said he would be ready to step down if severe health problems prohibited from running the 1.38-billion-member Church.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Health system being strenghthened to face future pandemics - Khairy
Khairy has stressed that efforts to strengthen the country's public health system must be made from now, to enable his ministry to address public health problems in the coming years.
Tue Jun 21 2022
First ITM director Tun Arshad Ayub dies today
Tun Arshad was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit last Tuesday due to health problems.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Court sets June 29 for case management on toddler's inquest
The new date was set as the coroner who was supposed to handle the inquest was on leave due to health problems.
Mon May 30 2022
PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee
Persons with Disabilities and individuals with health problems who use Personal Mobility Aids (PMA) may use pedestrian crossings on public roads, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Apr 27 2022
424,000 children in M'sia grappling with mental health problems - MYCAPs
WHO estimate that 20 pct of children worldwide suffer from mental health issues, many of whose conditions go undetected and untreated.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Vaccination priority for teenagers aged 12 to 15, with certain health problems - Health DG
Teenagers, aged from 12 to 15, will be given vaccine injections but priority is for individuals with certain health problems, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Aug 13 2021
French court orders damages for victims of PIP breast implant scandal
The case was brought by 2,700 women who said they suffered long-term physical and mental health problems.
Thu May 20 2021
Russia opposition leader Navalny's health worsens in prison
Navalny blamed his health problems on prison officials failing to provide the right medicines and refusing to allow his doctor to visit him behind bars.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Bernama can assist artistes impacted by COVID-19 - Ras Adiba
Ras Adiba said that the story of artistes who suffered loss of income or from health problems should be given due attention as a sign of appreciation for their contribution to the country.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Dr Mahathir not hospitalised
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is still at his house today and not hospitalised, thereby denying rumours that the former prime minister was experiencing health problems.
Sat Jan 23 2021
COVID-19: Health staff screened for mental health problems - Masidi
Any mental health problems detected among the health workers would be referred to the relevant parties including psychologists to ensure the problem is managed and resolved well.
Tue Nov 24 2020
AI-generated explicit content increases, MCMC removes 1,225 as of Dec 1
Teo Nie Ching says child sexual exploitation content removed by MCMC also surged to 800 this year compared to 34 in 2022.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Signing of JS-SEZ agreement with Singapore postponed to next January - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the delay was due to Singapore PM Lawrence Wong being down with COVID-19.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now?
Yoon Suk-Yeol justifies the martial law by accusing his domestic political opponents of "anti-state activities plotting rebellion".
Wed Dec 04 2024
PM receives courtesy call from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is currently in Malaysia to attend the 6th Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Floods: Government focusing on recovery efforts - Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the government has a process in place to assess the affected areas so that appropriate allocations can be made.
Wed Dec 04 2024
What short-lived martial law says about South Korean democracy and the position of President Yoon
Yoon Suk-Yeol presides over a divided party, a gridlocked parliament and a population in which he has become very unpopular.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea ruling party chief calls for cabinet to resign after Yoon's failed martial-law
Han Dong-hoon says, he also suggested Yoon Suk-Yeol be kicked out of the party, but ruling party lawmakers had various views.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea: Malaysians advised to take safety precautions, register via E-Konsular
Malaysians in South Korea are urged to stay cautious and follow local authorities' guidance, says the Foreign Ministry.
Wed Dec 04 2024
How China could retaliate against new US chip curbs
Washington's new curbs on China's semiconductor industry are fanning fears that Beijing could strike back.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Guinea rights groups say 135 killed in stadium crush
A controversial referee call led to crowd violence, police tear gas, and a deadly scramble as spectators tried to flee.
Wed Dec 04 2024