NEWS LIST

HUSM expedites treatment for 11 heart patients with help of UK surgeons

KOTA BHARU, July 25 (Bernama) -- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) Kubang Kerian here, has once again assisted to provide surgery, this time on 11 patients with congenital heart diseases,  through the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Welfare Programme.

Manufacturers should monitor sugar content of drinks - Dr Dzulkefly

PETALING JAYA, July 25 (Bernama) -- Manufacturers of sweet drinks including the popular ‘bubble tea' should monitor their products to make sure that the sugar levels are not excessive.

Pigeon droppings not a factor in Pasir Gudang health woes - Health Ministry

PETALING JAYA, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry has denied claims that pigeon droppings could be a factor contributing to the health woes seen in Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tanjung Puteri Resort, Pasir Gudang, Johor, recently.

Medical graduates have to register with MMC before applying for housemanship - MMC President

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Medical graduates who wish to obtain a letter confirming registration eligibility from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) to apply for their housemanship must first be registered with MMC.

3rd Pink Wig-a-Thon Charity Run on Sept 22

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation, a breast cancer support group, is organising its third ‘Pink Wig-a-Thon Charity Run and Carnival’ on Sept 22 at the Perdana Botanical Gardens here.

Gobind hails telcos' initiative to help Befrienders

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo today expressed appreciation for the cooperation extended by eight telecommunications companies to exempt charges for calls to Befrienders beginning Aug 1.

Health Ministry warns of stern action if 'Ghost Smoke' candies contain nicotine

The Health Ministry has warned that stern action will be taken against anyone found selling ‘Ghost Smoke’ candies if they contain nicotine

Kelantan records 315% rise in dengue cases

Dengue cases in Kelantan rose by 315 per cent with 2,266 cases recorded in the period of almost seven months this year. 

Breathing issues, vomiting at Pasir Gudang schools could be due to pigeon droppings, says Johor gov't

JOHOR BAHRU, July 23 (Bernama) -- The state government is not ruling out the possibility that the recurrence of breathing issues and vomiting among pupils of SK Tanjung Puteri Resort in Pasir Gudang, here, could also be due to pigeon droppings in some of the classes.

Health Ministry investigates 'ghost smoke'

PETALING JAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry’s Food Safety and Quality Division has begun its investigation into ‘the Ghost Smoke’ candy that were reported to be sold freely in Sabah towns.