Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
The researchers said the orangutan's wound self-treatment did not appear to be happenstance.
Fri May 03 2024
WHO says more contaminated medicinal syrups found in new regions
The liquids containing active ingredients to treat various conditions, contained unacceptable levels of the contaminant ethylene glycol.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Saffron's medicinal marvels
Throughout history, saffron has been revered in traditional medicine for its ability to treat a wide range of ailments.
Sat May 27 2023
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
Hazardous cosmetic, medicinal products will be recalled within 24 hours - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said products that do not meet the set quality standards need to be withdrawn from the market within 72 hours.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Indonesian court rejects call to legalise medicinal marijuana
The judges urged the government to "immediately" conduct research on the therapeutic usage of narcotics.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Proposal paper on export of ketum leaves completed - Kedah MB
The Kedah BPEN has completed the proposal paper to export ketum leaves for medicinal purposes to Thailand and fine-tuning it before tabling it to the State Exco.
Wed May 18 2022
[COLUMNIST] Is it high time to legalise medical marijuana in Malaysia?
The decriminalisation of medicinal cannabis would enable Malaysia to tap into a USD20.73 billion global market.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Legalised cannabis: A rarity around the world
Just a handful of countries have gone as far as to make it fully legal, including for medicinal purposes.
Fri Nov 26 2021
'Silver lining': Albania medicinal herbs bloom in pandemic
For the past few years, Albania has been one of Europe's top producers of medicinal herbs, mostly wild plants harvested in the foothills.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus
A partly European Union-funded project aims to promote tourism with the lure of their aromatic and medicinal plants.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Aloe vera offers a natural moisturizing solution
Given its high water content, aloe vera gel is renowned as a moisturizer.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Indonesia jails man who grew marijuana to treat cancer-stricken wife
The court had found that Arie did not have a permit to use marijuana and had supplied it to another person, although he said the judge accepted that he was not a user or a dealer.
Wed Aug 02 2017
Fatwa states non-halal substance in diphtheria vaccination acceptable if medicinal
Because the vaccine contains a porcine-derived component, some Muslim parents are reluctant to give it to their children.
Sat Jun 25 2016
Dalai Lama backs medical marijuana in Mexico
The Dalai Lama weighed in on Mexico's marijuana legalization debate on Tuesday, telling an audience that he backs the drug's use for medicinal purposes.
Wed Oct 16 2013
'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?
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
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
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
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
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', 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
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
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