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
Uzbekistan says 18 children die after consuming India-made syrup
A total of 18 out of 21 children who took the Doc-1 Max syrup while suffering from an acute respiratory disease died after consuming it.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO
Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease now outnumber infectious diseases as the top killers globally, said the report.
Thu Sep 22 2022
WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19
WHO's technical lead for infection prevention and control, said there was evidence emerging of airborne transmission of the coronavirus, but that it was not definitive.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Respiratory diseases linked to bauxite on the rise
Cases of respiratory diseases in Kuantan rose last year especially in the areas near bauxite mining activities.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Chemicals in e-cigarette flavors linked to respiratory disease
A team of researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have found a chemical linked to severe respiratory disease in more than 75% of tested flavored electronic cigarettes.
Wed Dec 09 2015
Saudi MERS death toll reaches 115
Three people died on Saturday after contracting MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia, bringing the death toll in the kingdom to 115 since 2012.
Mon May 05 2014
Those who are overweight should be vigilant about air quality - Study
People who are overweight and obese may need to add air quality reports to their daily weather checks, a new study has found.
Fri Feb 07 2014
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024