Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns
According to DOSM, there were approximately three million migrants living in this country by the end of July, last year.
Wed Feb 28 2024
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
Why are animal-to-human diseases on the rise?
According to the World Organisation for Animal Health, 60 percent of human infectious diseases are zoonotic.
Sat Apr 15 2023
Japan to consider downgrading COVID-19 to less serious infectious disease
A classification downgrade to disease category five from the current category two would end an isolation requirement for infected people.
Fri Jan 20 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
Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO
Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease now outnumber infectious diseases as the top killers globally, said the report.
Thu Sep 22 2022
DBN 2.0 focuses on food security, health, climate change: PM
Biotechnology must also play a vital role in national health security to overcome infectious and non-infectious diseases, Ismail Sabri said.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Biden tests positive for COVID-19: An infectious disease doctor explains the risks and treatments available for the president
Current best medical practice is to give antiviral treatments to patients who have recently developed mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.
Fri Jul 22 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
New MySejahtera feature to detect infectious disease hotspots - Khairy
The MySejahtera application has been updated with a new feature to track hotspots of infectious diseases, including the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).
Tue May 03 2022
'Hybrid immunity' gives best COVID-19 protection - Studies
People having been both fully vaccinated and previously infected with COVID-19 have the strongest protection against the virus.
Sat Apr 02 2022
MOH expresses concern about rise in flood-related diseases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed concern about the possibility of an increase in cases of flood-related infectious diseases besides COVID-19, following the ongoing floods in several states.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Amendments to Act 342 postponed to next Parliament sitting
Amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) which were to be discussed and decided today have been postponed to the next Parliament sitting.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Dewan Rakyat sitting extended by one day
The Dewan Rakyat sitting, scheduled to end today, has been extended by one day until Monday, Dec 20, to enable the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 to be decided.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Amendments to Act 342 tabled, compound of up to RM10,000 on errant individuals
The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 which includes increasing the maximum compound to RM10,000 on violators was tabled for second reading today.
Tue Dec 14 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