Maiden seeks to reopen plant after India govt lab says cough syrups were safe
The plant was closed after the WHO said in October that its investigators had found "unacceptable" levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Indonesia finds some medicines with ingredients linked to fatal child kidney injury
Some medicinal syrups available in Indonesia contained ingredients linked to fatal acute kidney injury in children.
Thu Oct 20 2022
India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production
The deaths of 69 children in Gambia - one of the worst such incidents involving drugs from India - have come as a blow to the industry.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Cough syrup products linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia not registered in Malaysia - Health DG
The four cough and cold syrup products, linked to the death of 66 children in Gambia, are not registered in Malaysia, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Rash of child deaths in Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India - WHO
Lab analysis confirmed "unacceptable" amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can be toxic and lead to acute kidney injury.
Thu Oct 06 2022
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 and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024