NEWS LIST

Health ministry denies responding late to Pasir Gudang crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry today dismissed claims that it was late in going to the aid of the victims of the toxic chemical waste pollution in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

Compulsory vaccination: govt studying age target, vaccine type

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry is looking into the feasibility of making compulsory immunisation on babies and children in the country  by taking into account the suitable age target and type of vaccine required.

All 111 schools in Pasir Gudang closed indefinitely

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- All 111 schools in Pasir Gudang, Johor, have been ordered to close effective today until further notice, said Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik.

Chemical Pollution: All 111 schools in Pasir Gudang ordered closed, 506 individuals treated

JOHOR BAHRU, March 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 506 individuals are being treated with nine of them at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) while all 111 schools in Pasir Gudang have been ordered closed today following the pollution of chemicals due to the discharge of chemicals at Sungai Kim Kim, here last Thursday.

Toxic fumes under control, no need to declare emergency - Johor MB

JOHOR BAHRU, March 13 (Bernama) - The toxic fumes situation following the disposal of chemical waste at Sungai Kim Kim, near Pasir Gudang, has been under control, and there is no need to declare a state of emergency in the area, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian.

Pledge to end disparity in healthcare for intellectual disabilities

From R. Vikneswaran

ABU DHABI, March 13 (Bernama) – The children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) from 20 developing countries, including Malaysia can now hope to receive better quality healthcare services in the next three to five years.

Taman Pasir Putih hall serves as makeshift hospital to toxic fumes victims

JOHOR BAHRU, March 13 (Bernama) -- Over the past few days, the Taman Pasir Putih community hall has been ‘transformed’ into a makeshift hospital providing early treatment to students and members of the public affected by toxic fumes from chemical waste dumped into Sungai Kim Kim.

506 victims of toxic fumes recorded today

JOHOR BAHRU, March 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 506 victims of toxic fumes were recorded to have sought medical treatment today following the dumping of toxic waste into Sungai Kim Kim, near Pasir Gudang here, last Thursday.

IMARET aids Pasir Gudang toxic fume victims

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Islamic Medical Association Malaysia's Response and Relief Team (IMARET) today sent volunteer doctors to Johor Baru to help the victims of toxic fumes caused by the pollution of Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang.

Thomson Medical in MoU with Brigham Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-listed Thomson Medical Group Ltd (TMGL), the parent company of TMC Life Sciences Bhd, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brigham Health International, LLC (BHI) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc (DFCI) on March 7.