
Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function
Dr. Rosnawati Yahya reports nearly 50% of dialysis patients have diabetes, highlighting the serious health risks of high sugar intake.
Sat Nov 16 2024

Philippines to probe sinking of overloaded boat that killed at least 26
Authorities rescued 40 people after the vessel sank in strong winds, meaning it was carrying many more passengers than it was designed for.
Fri Jul 28 2023

Overloaded boat overturned causing father, son to drown in Kajang
An excessive load of lotus leaves is believed to have caused a boat to capsize, resulting in a father and son drowning at a pond in Taman Cahaya Sungai Chua, Kajang.
Sun Jul 03 2022

Health system overloaded, COVID-19 patients without symptoms are advised to undergo quarantine at home
This is because they may not be immediately taken to the hospital due to the increase in cases that need to be addressed by the MOH.
Mon Dec 28 2020

Sunken South Korean ferry slowly emerges three years after disaster
The ferry, the Sewol, was structurally unsound, overloaded and travelling too fast on a turn when it capsized and sank during a routine voyage off the southwest coast on April 16, 2014.
Thu Mar 23 2017

South Koreans could raise sunken ferry if test of lift goes well
The ferry, the Sewol, was structurally unsound, overloaded and travelling too fast on a turn when it capsized and sank during a routine voyage on April 16, 2014.
Wed Mar 22 2017

MMEA detains 19 tour boats in 'Ops Mengalum'
The boats were detained in waters off Kota Kinabalu for among others, overloading and not equipped with life jackets.
Fri Feb 24 2017

6 months jail for catamaran skipper in Pulau Mengalum tragedy
He admitted before magistrate Ainul Shahrin Mohamad today, to carrying 28 passengers, which was 12 more than the permitted number.
Sat Feb 04 2017

PM Najib wants detailed probe into capsized catamaran tragedy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants a detailed investigation to be carried out to identify the cause of the capsized catamaran tragedy in Sabah.
Mon Jan 30 2017

Enforce stricter regulations on boat operators - Musa
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman wants the relevant authorities to enforce stricter regulations on boat operators ferrying passengers, including tourists.
Mon Jan 30 2017

Police arrest boat owner, two crew over catamaran capsize off Sabah
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Ramli Din said the 44-year-old owner of the catamaran was arrested here at about 4pm.
Mon Jan 30 2017

Najib launches UMNO assembly wasatiyyah-themed comic, book exhibition
Najib also introduced a book he wrote, titled "Wasatiyyah dan Media Sosial : Mendepani Cabaran dan Fitnah" which among others touched on the challenges he faced in tackling information overload.
Wed Nov 30 2016

Myanmar ferry disaster toll nears 50
The overloaded vessel, whose passengers included scores of teachers and university students, went down early Saturday while it was travelling on the Chindwin River in Sagaing region.
Wed Oct 19 2016

Four dead, dozens feared drowned as Myanmar ferry sinks
Four people are confirmed dead and dozens more are feared to have drowned after an overloaded ferry sank on Myanmar's Chindwin River, local authorities said Sunday.
Sun Oct 16 2016

Five RTD personnel detained in bribery allegations
The suspects were alleged to have accepted bribes of between RM100 and RM300 to release drivers of overloaded lorries detained in the two states since last year.
Thu Sep 22 2016

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025