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
Pfizer's rheumatoid arthritis drug shows benefit in COVID-19 pneumonia
Results of the study, which tested the drug in 289 hospitalized adult patients with the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus.
Thu Jun 17 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024