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Health officials in Kelantan are closely tracking the condition of a newborn girl who tested positive for amphetamines and benzodiazepines during screening at a state hospital's neonatal unit.
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Parliamentary figures on autism mask a broader crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of disabled children in Malaysia. With only 2.6% of the estimated disabled child population registered, systemic gaps in healthcare access, specialist staffing, and early intervention services demand urgent government attention.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's former prime minister, marked his 101st birthday by dispensing wisdom on maintaining health and vitality in old age, emphasising disciplined eating habits and conscious living.