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Malaysia leads global charge to tackle lung disease at World Cancer Congress

Malaysia leads global charge to tackle lung disease at World Cancer Congress

Malaysia spearheaded the submission of a landmark World Health Organisation (WHO) Lung Health Resolution.
Tue Sep 24 2024
WHO Chief says 'carnage must stop' in Gaza

WHO Chief says 'carnage must stop' in Gaza

The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said "carnage must stop," in Gaza, where the Palestinian death toll has climbed to 20,000.
Fri Dec 22 2023
WHO acknowledges India's success in reducing TB incidence, mortality

WHO acknowledges India's success in reducing TB incidence, mortality

India's Health Ministry said The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged India's success in lowering tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality since 2015.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Non-sugar sweeteners don't help reduce body fat, WHO says

Non-sugar sweeteners don't help reduce body fat, WHO says

Non-sugar sweeteners do not provide any long-term benefits for adults or children seeking to lose body fat, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a newly released guideline Monday.
Tue May 16 2023
IATA urges govts to take experts' against travel restrictions advice

IATA urges govts to take experts' against travel restrictions advice

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to listen to experts, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), that advised against travel restrictions.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Malaysia to attend EB WHO meeting in Geneva

Malaysia to attend EB WHO meeting in Geneva

A Malaysian delegation led by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin will take part in the 150th session of the executive board (EB) of the World Health Organisation (WHO)in Geneva from Jan 24 to 29.
Sat Jan 22 2022
MOH closely monitoring WHO, other countries on Omicron variant

MOH closely monitoring WHO, other countries on Omicron variant

MOH is constantly monitoring reports from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as other countries on the new COVID-19 B.1.1.529 variant, now named Omicron.
Sat Nov 27 2021
WHO DG thanks Khairy for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health

WHO DG thanks Khairy for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health

World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today thanked Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Malaysia selected to test effectiveness of new drugs to cure COVID-19

Malaysia selected to test effectiveness of new drugs to cure COVID-19

Malaysia will conduct a study on three types of drugs to treat COVID-19 patients following large-scale international trials announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday.
Fri Aug 13 2021
COVID-19 likely to be endemic, may require different approach - Jemilah

COVID-19 likely to be endemic, may require different approach - Jemilah

COVID-19 is likely to become endemic as mentioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and thus a different approach may be required to tackle it.
Wed Jun 23 2021
WHO should ask all countries to recognise WHO-listed vaccines - Khairy

WHO should ask all countries to recognise WHO-listed vaccines - Khairy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) should ask all countries to recognise all types of COVID-19 vaccines that are listed by WHO, said Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore after WHO approval

Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore after WHO approval

China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore under the special access route after it was approved for emergency use by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Wed Jun 02 2021
Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham

Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham

Malaysia is committed to winning the war against COVID-19 with other member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Western Pacific Region, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Jun 01 2021
COVID-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards

COVID-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards

The certificate will be issued in a month's time and that the matter is being discussed with the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Wed Mar 03 2021
Armed Forces' humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh recognised by WHO - Affendi

Armed Forces' humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh recognised by WHO - Affendi

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised the efforts of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) in helping Rohingya refugees at the Malaysian field hospital in Coxs Bazaar, Bangladesh.
Fri Dec 18 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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