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
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024