Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, specifically the Hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Dengue cases up with five deaths in epid week 27
Dengue fever cases rose to 2,805 in the 27th Epidemiological Week compared to 2,788 cases the previous week, with five deaths.
Fri Jul 12 2024
HRD Corp: KESUMA to appoint third party professional auditor for transparency
Steven Sim Chee Keong said KESUMA is appointing a third-party auditor, expecting completion by July 31, 2024.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG
Health DG advises the public to avoid being outdoors during peak of Aedes mosquito bites - in the early morning and late afternoon.
Fri May 03 2024
Dengue cases down; Four deaths reported in ME07 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported up to ME07 was 25,541 cases.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Energy Stick’ not a registered product - MOH
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said monitoring and enforcement actions will be carried out against those caught selling the product.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Spike in dengue cases, no death reported
The number of dengue fever cases has increased to 3,971 in the 3rd Epidemiological Week 2024, from Jan 14 to 20.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation
Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
More than RM1.2 million in compound notices issued last month for smoking offences
The Health Ministry (MOH) issued a total of 5,041 compound notices worth RM1.25 million for smoking offences last month.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Paxlovid antiviral drug still effective to treat COVID-19 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said Paxlovid is effective if taken within five days of the start of symptoms.
Wed Dec 13 2023
COVID-19: More new cases but situation under control - Health DG
A total of 12,757 COVID-19 cases were reported during the 49thh Epidemiological Week from Dec 3-9, said Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Wed Dec 13 2023
AG's Report: Only 386 of 1,505 dilapidated schools upgraded, redeveloped
Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi said only 123 (31.9 per cent) of the 386 schools involved having been completed between 2019 and 2022.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Dengue cases up in Week 43, no deaths reported
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative dengue cases reported so far this year totalled 98,715.
Fri Nov 03 2023
MOH revokes notification for five cosmetic products
The Health Ministry has revoked the notification of five cosmetic products as they were found to contain scheduled poisons.
Tue Oct 24 2023
MACC interviews witnesses in NGO collecting funds for Palestine case
The individuals who were called were those who were responsible for the expenses, and those who audited the accounts of the NGO.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024