NEWS LIST

Chemistry dept denies samples taken from different river

GUA MUSANG, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Chemistry Department has denied a non-governmental organisation's claim that it took samples from another river and not from Sungai Lebir, the river that the Orang Asli of the Batek tribe in Kampung Kuala Koh used as their water source.

Worried about illness from Kuala Koh, 150 Sungai Berua Orang Asli leaves their settlement

Worried with the presence of ‘uninvited guests’  from the Batek tribe of the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh, Gua Musang,  more than 150 people from the Semaq Beri tribe have reportedly left their homes at Sungai Berua here since two weeks ago.

ILI cases in Rembau: Four Orang Asli positive Influenza B

SEREMBAN, June 15 (Bernama) -- Initial investigation based on throat swab samples taken from five Orang Asli patients who were admitted to the Tampin Hospital two days ago found that four of them tested positive for Influenza B.

Selangor Health Dept reminds consumers not to drink raw milk

SHAH ALAM, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Health Department has reminded consumers not to buy and drink raw or unpasteurised milk that is not properly processed.

Total Orang Asli patient increase to 112 people as yesterday

GUA MUSANG, June 15  (Bernama) --  The total number of Orang Asli from the Batek tribe who were infected with a mysterious illness, increased by nine more people to 112 who were admitted to hospitals, compared to 103 people on Thursday.

Health Ministry investigates recalled bottled drinking water

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry has initiated an investigation into a brand of bottled drinking water, which was recalled in Singapore after bacteria was detected in the product.

Etnobotany PLKN Camp has medical treatment facility - NADMA

GUA MUSANG, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Temporary Relief Centre (TRC) at the Etnobotany National Service Training Programme (PLKN) here, to house the Batek Orang Asli allowed to leave the hospital, are fully equipped with all facilities including for medical treatment.

Health Ministry increases control over vape sales

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vaping, instead will increase control to curb health risk that may arise from the use of the devices, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Remains of Orang Asli woman to be sent for second post-mortem - Police

GUA MUSANG, June 14 (Bernama) -- The remains of an Orang Asli woman from the Batek tribe, Puja Joh will be sent for a second post-mortem after the first revealed that she had died of pneumonia, said Kelantan Police chief Datuk Hasanuddin Hassan.

Aussie, US researchers discover drug target for chronic liver disease

SYDNEY, June 14 (Bernama) -- An international collaboration involving Australian and US scientists, has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against chronic liver disease on Friday, reported Xinhua News Agency.