One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, nearly half of them had thoughts of hurting themselves or committing suicide.
Thu May 16 2024
[COLUMNIST] The underprioritising of children's mental health care
Untreated or undiagnosed mental health problem can distort childrens functioning at home, school or in the community.
Tue Nov 29 2022
One in 20 children struggle with mental disorders - Health Ministry
Dr Noor Azmi said NHMS also revealed that about 424,000 children in Malaysia have mental problems but many do not come forward to seek help.
Mon Aug 29 2022
[COLUMNIST] GEG a comprehensive enforcement plan is needed
It can't be stressed strongly enough that the implementation of an online system must be conducted via open tender only.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Stunting: The kids aren't just short
One in every five Malaysian children is stunted - and Malaysians need to pay attention.
Sat May 14 2022
Survey finds almost half a million Malaysians experience symptoms of depression
Close to half a million people in Malaysia are found to be experiencing symptoms of depression, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019).
Sat Oct 10 2020
One in five adult Malaysians has diabetes - NHMS 2019
One in five adults or about 3.9 million people aged 18 years and above in Malaysia, suffer from diabetes, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019).
Fri May 29 2020
Smokers warned to stop or lose teeth
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) for 2015, an estimated five million smokers in the country are at risk of losing their teeth and gum disease due to the habit.
Mon Dec 05 2016
At least, 48 percent of Malaysians are obese
At least 48 percent of Malaysians, of whom 15.2 percent are adults, are obese, based on a National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) in 2011.
Sat Feb 28 2015
Stress and its effects on children
Psychologist stated that human beings in general require stress, to a certain degree in their life.
Fri Jan 10 2014
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
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