Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu
Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu has died of influenza-induced pneumonia at 48, according to her sister.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf
All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Legionnaires' disease alert issued for Sydney CBD
People can be exposed to the bacteria if contaminated water particles from a cooling system are emitted into the air and breathed in.
Wed Jan 03 2024
What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?
The rise in respiratory illnesses comes as China braces for its first winter season since lifting COVID-19 restrictions December last year.
Sat Dec 02 2023
China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge
Cases among children are appearing especially high in Beijing and Liaoning province, where hospitals are warning of long waits.
Mon Nov 27 2023
WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
Chinese authorities from National Health Commission held a press conference on Nov. 13 to report an increase of respiratory disease.
Thu Nov 23 2023
William Friedkin, acclaimed 'Exorcist' director, dead at 87
He died at his home from heart failure and pneumonia, said a spokesperson for Creative Artists Agency.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Free pneumococcal vaccine for children born in 2018, 2019 - Dr Zaliha
The pneumococcal vaccine protects against the Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus bacterial infection.
Wed May 31 2023
In China, doctors say they are discouraged from citing COVID on death certificates
If doctors believe that the death was caused solely by COVID-19 pneumonia, they must report to their superiors.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Here to stay? China's cityscapes transformed by thousands of COVID test booths
A thousand days since the WHO was told of a "viral pneumonia" in central China, many countries except China have returned to pre-COVID life.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation founder W.Y. Chin dies
The Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation (MSBF) founder and former president Datuk Chin Wai Yeong died today of pneumonia. He was 83.
Mon Jun 20 2022
208 deaths reported at immigration depots since 2018
Dr Ismail said among the reasons for their deaths were due to septic shock, tuberculosis, severe pneumonia, lung infection, dengue.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Police: Detainee died of pneumonia
JIPS Criminal Investigation Unit on Deaths in Custody has confirmed that the death of a detainee at the Pengkalan Chepa police station lock-up was due to pneumonia.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Bollywood singing legend Lata Mangeshkar battles COVID-19, pneumonia in ICU
Bollywood singing legend Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Mumbai hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.
Wed Jan 12 2022
AWANI Tonight: 3rd Feb 2025
#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi
- Electricity tariff will still rise, but not by 14% - PM
- Trump vows tariff on EU, as Canada, Mexico & China retaliate
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- Electricity tariff will still rise, but not by 14% - PM
- Trump vows tariff on EU, as Canada, Mexico & China retaliate
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: Govt proposes 2% contribution for foreign workers
The government has proposed a mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers - lower than the initial 12% - avoid burdening employers, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: ASEAN25: ASEAN must forge own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry
Prof Danny Quah from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS stresses that ASEAN must carve out its own development path, one that steers clear of conflict and the US-China rivalry.
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: Tariff will still rise, but not by 14% - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denies claims of a 14% electricity tariff hike in Peninsular Malaysia, confirming instead a manageable adjustment will take place.
Mon Feb 03 2025
How should China respond to Trump? Ask DeepSeek
The seven-point DeepSeek answer covered possible responses from Beijing from targeting industries in states like Michigan and Wisconsin with new tariffs.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Consider This: Myanmar — 4 Years After The Coup
Four years ago, on February 1st, 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup, overturning a democratically elected government. Today the country remains in turmoil but resistance forces have since gained ground, while the military junta faces declining control. Will 2025 mark a turning point for Myanmar? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Debbie Stothard, founder of the democracy advocacy group, Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma.
Mon Feb 03 2025
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Canadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump's tariffs
The perceived act of economic warfare on a country that is so close to the US culturally and geographically still came as a shock to many Canadians.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Schools shut, more flights scheduled as quakes constantly shake Santorini
Tremors have been recorded between the volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos in the Aegean Sea since Friday.
Mon Feb 03 2025
MOH detects over 800 health cases among flood evacuees in Sabah, Sarawak
MOH says the cases include acute respiratory tract infection, skin infection, acute gastroenteritis and conjunctivitis.
Mon Feb 03 2025