
Pope Francis remains in hospital as doctors treat 'complex' infection
Pope Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Floods: Over 1,000 infectious disease cases detected at relief centres in Terengganu
Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong says respiratory infections accounted for the highest number of cases, followed by skin diseases.
Thu Dec 05 2024

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection
A court hearing for a defamation case was postponed after Tun Dr Mahathir's lawyer said he was admitted to the National Heart Institute.
Wed Oct 16 2024

Pope to spend 'few days' in hospital due to respiratory infection
The pontiff was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties over the past few days, a statement said.
Thu Mar 30 2023

Pele's health improving but no forecast for hospital discharge, doctors say
Pele continues to show improvement, in particular the respiratory infection and is conscious with stable vital signs, a medical staff said.
Tue Dec 13 2022

Four respiratory infection cases reported yesterday - MOH
Four respiratory infection cases were reported yesterday bringing the cumulative number of infections to 251, mostly involving school students.
Fri Jul 22 2022

COVID-19: 95 new cases, one more death today - Health DG
After 17 straight days of no fatality, one death was recorded today to take the death toll to 129.
Fri Sep 18 2020

COVID-19: Six new cases, four imported - Health DG
Two local transmissions involved Malaysians, one case from the Telaga Cluster and one Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) case at Hospital Lahad Datu, Sabah.
Sat Sep 05 2020

COVID-19: New cluster detected in Sepang - Health DG
The index case involved a patient who had been treated for Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) at Serdang hospital before being tested positive for the virus on June 5.
Sat Jun 20 2020

COVID-19: Case of SARI infection declines - Dr Noor Hisham
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced a decline in COVID-19 positive cases among patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) in the country.
Tue May 12 2020

COVID-19: New cases remain in double digits, MCO bears positive result - Health DG
The three-phase Movement Control Order (MCO) initiative in the country continues to bear positive impact as the number of new COVID-19 cases remain at double digits.
Sat Apr 18 2020

Insurance, takaful industry broadens reimbursement eligibility for CTF
The insurance and takaful industrys RM8 million fund is in support of MoHs efforts to conduct more COVID-19 tests for Malaysians.
Sun Apr 12 2020

COVID-19 now detected in the community - Dr Noor Hisham
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has begun to spread in the community.
Mon Apr 06 2020

SARI patients initially treated as COVID-19 cases - Health DG
All Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) patients must be treated as COVID-19 cases until proven otherwise, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Apr 04 2020

COVID-19: Not necessary to wear face mask if healthy - Annuar Musa
The use of face masks is only required for frontline personnel and those with respiratory infection symptoms such as cough and cold.
Tue Mar 24 2020

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025