Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves
The action can carry the risk of infection and joint infections are particularly dangerous as surgery may be required, said Dr Diyana Ahmad.
Fri Jan 05 2024
COVID-19 in Makkah under control, SOPs relaxed - Haj Consul
Muhammad Saimi advises Malaysian pilgrims to continue donning face masks to reduce the risk of infection.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Melaka polls: Ban on gatherings, events from Oct 25 to Nov 27 - Khairy
To reduce the risk of infection and a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases, any election-related gatherings or social activities will not be allowed, effective tomorrow (Oct 25) until Nov 27.
Sun Oct 24 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
MOH recommends to postpone all meetings in Parliament for two weeks - Health DG
The MOH has recommended for all meeting sessions in Parliament to be postponed for two weeks beginning July 29, following the detection of COVID-19 cases and concerns about the risk of infection.
Sun Aug 01 2021
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines highly effective after first shot in real-world use - U.S. study
The risk of infection fell 90 pct by two weeks after the second shot.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Vaccine: Sultan of Selangor gives way to frontliners
Sultan Sharafuddin has stressed that priority should be given to frontline staff as they face a higher risk of infection.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Catching coronavirus outside is rare but not impossible
Almost all documented coronavirus transmissions have occurred indoors, but experts say that wearing a mask outside is justified because there is still a risk of infection.
Tue Oct 13 2020
Govt to channel aid to family of 'Kampong Boy' following buffalo deaths
He said the priority was to ensure the buffaloes did not leave the shed and mix around with the livestock of other breeders due to the high risk of infection.
Wed Sep 16 2020
M'sia to monitor PCA implementation, risk of infection periodically - MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will monitor the implementation of the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) scheme for cross-border travel between Malaysia and Singapore, as well as re-evaluate its imple
Mon Sep 07 2020
Inflight social distancing not mandatory as infection risk is low - AirAsia
AirAsia Bhd has welcomed the government's decision to not make inflight social distancing mandatory.
Sat Jun 13 2020
MOH to study risk of infections including COVID-19 among PATI
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said it includes a disease that had long been extinct in the country but was at risk of a recurrence.
Thu May 28 2020
Never take cat bites lightly - DVS
She said the risk of being infected with rabies not only came from dog bites.
Tue Jul 18 2017
What you need to know about those new, deadly heart-surgery infections
Answers to patients' questions about the risk of infection from open-chest bypass surgeries.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Prabowo officially became Indonesia's eighth president on Sunday morning after he was sworn in during a ceremony at Indonesia's parliament.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024