NEWS LIST

Orang Asli boy in critical but stable condition - Waytha Moorthy

KOTA BHARU, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Orang Asli boy from the Batek tribe, Nasri a/l Rosli, 3, who is suffering from pneumonia is in critical but stable condition, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Senator P Waytha Moorthy.

Singapore recalls Malaysian-made bottled drinking water

SINGAPORE, June 13 (Bernama) - The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Wednesday ordered a recall of Starfresh bottled drinking water after bacteria was found in samples of the product, reported Vietnam News Agency.

52 dengue cases, one death recorded in Kluang

JOHOR BAHRU, June 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 52 dengue cases were recorded at Taman Sri Lambak near Kluang, from May 11, with one death reported on Sunday (June 9).

BSH recipients hope mySalam to be extended to children

ALOR SETAR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The recipients of the Cost of Living Aid (BSH) who are eligible for the B40 National Health Protection Scheme (mySalam), expressed hope that it could be extended to cover their children diagnosed with certain illnesses or have to seek treatment in the hospital.

Penang govt endorses use of DoctorOnCall app

GEORGE TOWN, June 12 (Bernama) – The Penang state government is encouraging the use of the DoctorOnCall app to help alleviate the problem of congestion at the Penang General Hospital.

Many Penangites still unaware of MySalam initiative for B40

GEORGE TOWN, June 12 (Bernama) -- Insurance company, Great Eastern Holdings Ltd, has been urged to open more information kiosks at public hospitals to enable information about the National Health Protection Scheme (MySalam) to be disseminated to the target group.

Get vaccinated before entering Orang Asli settlement in Kuala Koh

KOTA BHARU, June 12 (Bernama) -- Activists and media practitioners should get vaccinated against pneumonia before entering the Batek Orang Asli settlement in Kuala Koh, Gua Musang.

Felda Aring 1 residents express concern over pneumonia outbreak

GUA MUSANG,  June 12 (Bernama) -- Residents of Felda Aring 1 have expressed concern following the spread of pneumonia among the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh, here.

B40 group urges govt to step up publicity on mySalam scheme

MELAKA, June 12 (Bernama) -- The B40 (low-income) group in the state has urged the government to step up publicity efforts on the national health insurance scheme (mySalam) to enable the targeted group to benefit from this initiative.

Need for better awareness on govt initiatives for target groups

LUMUT, June 12 (Bernama)  -- There is a need to intensify dissemination of information on government initiatives to help the people, including the National Health Protection Scheme (MySalam), as such schemes are like a lifeline for some, especially the less fortunate.