NEWS LIST

Drug addicts now seen as people to be treated, not punished

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) — Drug addicts in this country are no longer seen as criminals who must be punished but are patients in need of treatment and rehabilitation.

Make CPR a compulsory subject - Ang Lai Soon

KUCHING, June 24 (Bernama) – Sarawak St. John Ambulance chairman and commander Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon has proposed that the teaching of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) be made compulsory in all schools and institutions of higher learning in the country.  

Not all fever, infections need antibiotics - Dr Lee

GEORGE TOWN, June 24 (Bernama) -- The public have to be informed that not all fever or infections need any antibiotics and its not a magic cure for everything, Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said today.

Toxic gas affects eight more Johor schools

JOHOR BAHRU, June 24 (Bernama) -- Students and pupils at eight more schools in Pasir Gudang, here, are believed to have experienced breathing difficulties and vomitings, early this morning.

Nine more chikungunya cases recorded in Alor Setar

ALOR SETAR, June 24  (Bernama) --  Nine more cases of chikungunya were recorded in Alor Setar, bringing the total to 23 cases suspected to be infected with the disease after displaying symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rashes.

14 more schools in Pasir Gudang to close four days

JOHOR BAHRU, June 23 (Bernama) --  Fourteen more schools in Pasir Gudang will close for four days starting tomorrow.

Orang Asli advised to give priority to modern medicine

KUANTAN, June 23 (Bernama) -- Thirty-three Orang Asli youths from Pos Lenjang, Lipis are determined to become advisers to their community so that they would give priority to modern medicine in life.

Breathing difficulties: Another school affected

JOHOR BAHRU, June 23 (Bernama) -- Students in another school in Pasir Gudang here, are also reported to be experiencing breathing difficulties today.

14 individuals suspected of having chikungunya in Alor Setar

ALOR SETAR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Fourteen people living in a row of shophouses near City Plaza here are suspected to be infected with chikungunya after displaying symptoms of the disease such as fever, joint pain, and rashes.

USM's IPPT instals digital mammography machine

KEPALA BATAS, June 22 (Bernama) -- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)'s Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (IPPT) has expanded its services with the installation of a digital mammography machine.