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Malaysia targets 902 clinics for integrated lung health rollout by end-2026
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — Malaysia has stepped up its efforts to translate the World Health Assembly’s Lung Health Resolution into practical action by pursuing an integrated healthcare approach and forging strong public-private partnerships to improve respiratory health outcomes nationwide. Health Minister
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Villagers on alert as sun bear returns nightly, kills goats and damages bee hives in Terengganu
JERTIH, May 19 — Residents of Kampung Alor Belanga near Kampung Alor Keladi here are concerned over the presence of a sun bear that has been roaming the village in search of food since April. Alor Belanga Federal Village Development
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Aunt recounts bruises, severe head injury seen on Zara Qairina during treatment and post-mortem handling at inquest
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Coroner’s Court was told today about visible injuries and bruising found on the body of Zara Qairina Mahathir during her treatment and later handling at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (HQE) on July 17 last year.
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Four Malaysians continue voyage towards Gaza despite flotilla interceptions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Four Malaysians are still continuing their journey towards Gaza even as most vessels in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF 2.0) convoy have been intercepted and detained by Israeli forces. They are Muhammad Hareez Adzrami, also
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Gig worker social security cover active after first task acceptance, says Socso
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Social security protection for gig workers under the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) will take effect once they have registered with a platform provider and accepted their first task. The Social Security Organisation (Socso),
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Four teens arrested for allegedly strangling, assaulting e-hailing driver over unpaid fare in Alor Gajah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — An e-hailing driver was injured after being strangled and beaten by four teenagers, including two girls, who allegedly could not afford to pay the fare in an incident in Kuala Sungai Baru in Alor Gajah,
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Woman, 84, fatally burned in Sandakan house fire, found in living room
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — An 84-year-old woman was found charred after a two-storey house she was living in caught fire in Jalan Fook Hin, Batu 12, Sandakan, Sabah, last night. The victim, identified as Nicole, was discovered by firefighters
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Woman found dead after suspected fall from 17th floor of Kota Kinabalu condominium; police probe ongoing
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — A woman was found dead after she is believed to have fallen from the 17th floor of a condominium along Jalan 18 in Kota Kinabalu yesterday evening. In the 6.30pm incident, the victim, believed to
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Woman fined RM4,000 for spreading fake fuel price news on social media
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — A woman was fined RM4,000 by the Sepang Sessions Court, yesterday, after pleading guilty to spreading false information regarding petrol and diesel prices via social media. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in a statement, said
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Ringgit closes lower amid cautious sentiment over China data, FOMC minutes
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday, as cautious sentiment prevailed in the foreign exchange market. This came on the back of China’s weaker economic data and amid jitters ahead the Federal
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