NEWS LIST

Lack of braille facilities pose challenges to visually impaired

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31  -- People with visual impairments in the country are facing problems in accessing information due to the current lack of braille facilities for the group.

Unhealthy diet in early pregnancy among causes of autism - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 -- The intake of unhealthy food even during pregnancy is among the factors for the rising birth of babies with autism problem, said Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Special Education Department senior lecturer Associate Prof Dr M Kannamah.

Sabah government to work with UMS in dealing with mental health issues

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 30 -- The state government is prepared to work closely with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in efforts to reduce the incidence and prevalence of mental disorders among people in the state, said Sabah Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung.

Health Ministry to release report on fatal ambulance crash soon

IPOH, Aug 29 -- A full report on the fatal accident involving an ambulance in Tanjung Malim early this month will be released by the Health Ministry once the investigation is completed.

Special postnatal aid for mothers

The Sarawak state government will provide three months of financial assistance to mothers who have just given birth.

33 pupils of SK Taman Pasir Putih experience nausea, vomiting

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 33 pupils of the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Taman Pasir Putih in Pasir Gudang here, were reported to experience nausea and vomiting after complaining of a foul smell during school session this morning.

Need to consider perspectives on Free School Breakfast

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27  -- The free breakfast for pupils should be balanced, nutritious, and halal, taking into account racial sensitivities of those not eating meat and being sensitive to food allergies.

Health specialists urged to share information with the people

SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 -- Health specialists including doctors have been urged to share information relating to the health of the people especially patients as an effort to guide them to practise a healthy lifestyle in their daily lives.

MOH lifts suspension on Malee trade and business

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27  -- The suspension on Malee Mineral Water Sdn Bhd’s trade and businesses in late June, was lifted on Aug 16.

Govt mulls social work punishment for smoking ban offenders

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27  -- Social work punishment such as cleaning toilets, collecting rubbish and cutting grass is being considered for offenders of the smoking ban at public places, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.