Long, short term measures implemented to reduce risks of floods
Long-term measures carried out through the implementation of the Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) will continue to reduce the risk of flooding in the country.
Wed Oct 05 2022
More sabo structures to be built to reduce risk of debris floods - PM Ismail Sabri
The government plans to build more sabo structures across the country in an effort to reduce the risk of debris floods, such as the one that recently occurred in Baling, Kedah.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Penang seeks federal intervention to reduce risk of state facing another water problem
The Penang government and PBAPP are seeking the federal government to intervene by taking immediate action to reduce the risk of another water supply problem in the state.
Tue Jul 12 2022
New route bypassing Menora Tunnel to reduce risk of accidents
The Perak state government has received the proposal for the construction of a highway from Gopeng to Kuala Kangsar to bypass Menora Tunnel to reduce the rate of accidents.
Mon May 16 2022
Johor formulating plan to reduce risk of severe floods
The Johor government is in the midst of formulating a long-term flood management plan to reduce the risk of severe floods in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Ivermectin does not reduce risk of COVID-19 illness - MOH
Based on the outcomes of the I-TECH study by the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR), Ivermectin cannot be recommended for inclusion in the current COVID-19 treatment guidelines.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Student rotation to reduce risk of infection, ease monitoring in schools - Radzi
Radzi said it would also help teachers monitor compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) among students, as only 50 per cent would be present at a time.
Sun Sep 12 2021
Transparent barriers installed between MPs' seats to reduce risk of COVID-19 infection
Transparent barriers have been installed between the seats of Members of Parliament (MPs) to separate them and reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Mon Aug 03 2020
SOPs for nurseries: Children of frontliners not being discriminated, says Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said the SOP for nurseries, which was still at the proposal stage and had not been presented to the MKN, was aimed at reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Tue May 26 2020
New passenger cars must have electronic stability control - Liow
Studies from all over the world also showed that ESC could prevent at least 40 per cent of deaths due to loss of control crashes.
Wed Nov 30 2016
Male birth control shots effective at preventing pregnancy
Birth control shots for men are effective at stopping pregnancy in female partners, but more research is needed to reduce risk of side effects.
Sat Oct 29 2016
Early bedtimes for children could reduce risk of obesity later in life
Getting young children into bed before 8 p.m. can significantly reduce the risk of being obese in later life suggests new research published in the "The Journal of Pediatrics".
Fri Jul 15 2016
Following prevention guidelines may reduce risk of cancer by up to two thirds
Eating a healthier diet, increasing physical exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and stopping smoking are all modifiable lifestyle choices that could help prevent up to two thirds of cancer.
Sat Jun 25 2016
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease
Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease
Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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