Gemencheh octogenarian collapses, dies before casting her vote
According to police, the elderly lady was said to have collapsed suddenly and fell unconscious after dipping her finger in indelible ink.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Only one in five patients successfully control hypertension - Dr Noor Hisham
Only one in five patients manage to control hypertension, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed May 18 2022
High blood pressure doubled globally in 30 years, study shows
Hypertension is directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths each year.
Wed Aug 25 2021
High blood pressure driven by obesity, poverty - WHO study
Nearly 1.3 billion people globally suffer from hypertension, a silent killer often driven by obesity, according to WHO.
Wed Aug 25 2021
What we know about the effects of napping on health
Why is excessive sleeping damaging to health? And if that is the case, how are people supposed to catch up on lost sleep?
Sun Aug 30 2020
COVID-19: Singapore records 26th death
Identified as Case No 161, the victim was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 infection on March 9.
Sat Jun 13 2020
Ridding Malaysia s Reputation As This Region s Heavyweight Champion
CVSKL cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi wants Malaysians to choose a healthy lifestyle to address the unwanted tag of regional heavyweight. This as over half of Malaysians are either overweight or obese - a leading contributor to high blood pressure.
Mon Jun 10 2019
Ridding Malaysia's Reputation As This Region's Heavyweight Champion
CVSKL cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi wants Malaysians to choose a healthy lifestyle to address the unwanted tag of regional heavyweight. This as over half of Malaysians are either overweight or obese
Mon Jun 10 2019
Angelina Jolie said she had a rare condition. Here's what we know about it
She said she developed hypertension and Bell's palsy, a condition she said had caused her face to droop on one side.
Fri Jul 28 2017
Search goes on for woman missing in Kampung Stass forest
Search and rescue teams (SAR) today found a sarong, a bracelet and hypertension medicines in the forest about two kilometres from Kampung Palaman Bo'ow.
Wed Apr 05 2017
Kedah 'champ' for diabetes, hypertension
Kedah clinched the dubious honour of being for diabetes and hypertension cases in the country.
Fri Jan 20 2017
NPRA orders withdrawal of batch BGO4645 Ternolol 50 film-coated tablet
This is because the label on the box read 'Ternolol 50' while the label on the blister read 'Ternolol Tab 100mg.'
Thu Jan 05 2017
Air pollution can affect blood pressure: study
Constant noise pollution -- especially traffic -- also boosts the likelihood of hypertension, researchers reported in the European Heart Journal.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Salleh of nasyid group, Brothers dies at PPUM
Mohd Salleh Mohamed Deril passed away at the University Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) due to heart failure and hypertension.
Thu Oct 06 2016
Man who shared WhatsApp photo insulting PM released on police bond
A 76-year-old man arrested for sharing a crude photograph insulting PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak in a WhatsApp group has been released on a one-month police bond, police said today.
Thu Jul 07 2016
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024