How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
No reports of anthrax disease in Malaysia - DVS
Anthrax disease is a zoonotic illness that can infect both animals and humans and can be fatal.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG
Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Why are animal-to-human diseases on the rise?
According to the World Organisation for Animal Health, 60 percent of human infectious diseases are zoonotic.
Sat Apr 15 2023
Virus hunter campaign helps young Malaysians learn of infectious diseases - US Ambassador
The website features content on topics like zoonotic diseases and vaccine research, along with virtual STEM workshops by the team at PSC.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Origins of COVID-19 need to be investigated further, leading scientists say
Relman says theories of accidental release from a lab and zoonotic spillover both remain viable.
Sat May 15 2021
Paw-ly in the pandemic: Pets can catch virus from owners
Cat and dog owners suffering from COVID-19 can pass their illness onto their feline and canine companions, according to a small study released Friday.
Fri Sep 18 2020
WHO says novel coronavirus not manipulated or constructed
All available evidence to date suggests that the novel coronavirus, which has caused the ongoing pandemic, has a natural animal origin and is not a manipulated or constructed virus, WHO said.
Fri Apr 24 2020
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024