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Female driver in Dungun fatal crash remanded for four days

Female driver in Dungun fatal crash remanded for four days

The woman involved in a crash that killed three UiTM Dungun students, is believed to suffer from mental illness.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Las Vegas judge attacked by felon during sentencing

Las Vegas judge attacked by felon during sentencing

Moments before the attack, Deobra Redden was asking the court for leniency from the judge, saying he was suffering from mental illness.
Thu Jan 04 2024
She's 47, anorexic and wants help dying. Canada will soon allow it

She's 47, anorexic and wants help dying. Canada will soon allow it

Canadians with an underlying condition of mental illness can soon choose for a medically assisted death that comes into force in March 2024.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Canada moves to extend exclusion of mental illness from assisted death

Canada moves to extend exclusion of mental illness from assisted death

The government says extending the exclusion is necessary to ensure assisted death providers have necessary the information and resources.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Country music star Naomi Judd died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, family say

Country music star Naomi Judd died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, family say

Judd suffered from mental illness, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound a day before being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Fri May 13 2022
Addressing problem faced by rakyat struggling to make ends meet is the way to reduce crimes

Addressing problem faced by rakyat struggling to make ends meet is the way to reduce crimes

The government should continue assisting the rakyat, minimising the rakyat chance of committing crimes to make ends meet.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Mental health is critical and need to be addressed during trying times

Mental health is critical and need to be addressed during trying times

The government has to continuously address the root cause of mental illness.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Suspected child abuse case: Mother received psychiatric treatment - Police

Suspected child abuse case: Mother received psychiatric treatment - Police

The 32-year-old suspect, however, only received regular treatment and was not confirmed as a patient with mental illness.
Sun Jan 31 2021
Take care of mental health, avoid stigma - Dr Noor Hisham

Take care of mental health, avoid stigma - Dr Noor Hisham

Malaysians must work together to empower self with mental health care and address the stigma against mental illness, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Oct 10 2020
'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson hailed for mental health work

'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson hailed for mental health work

Taraji was honored by the Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation for her work to end the stigma around mental illness.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Trump's former campaign head hospitalized after suicide threat

Trump's former campaign head hospitalized after suicide threat

Brad Parscale's wife said, he was "armed and had access to multiple firearms inside the residence and was threatening to harm himself."
Mon Sep 28 2020
U.N. warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic

U.N. warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic

A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and disease and forced into isolation and poverty.
Thu May 14 2020
Man apologises to police after allegedly killing a woman

Man apologises to police after allegedly killing a woman

Ipoh Police chief ACP Sum Chang Keong said the 34-year-old man appeared sane when he came to the Bercham police station at 3.30 pm and told the policemen on duty that he had killed the woman.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Mental illness a 'silent killer', says psychologist

Mental illness a 'silent killer', says psychologist

Depression and emotional disturbance can also lead to serious mental illness if not dealt with properly, says Psychologist Dr Adrian Lim.
Fri Jun 30 2017
Carrie Fisher's death shines a light on an underrated health problem

Carrie Fisher's death shines a light on an underrated health problem

But a disorder that ultimately contributed to Fisher's death was something she hadn't publicly said much about: sleep apnea.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024