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A lithium battery fire at a Cambodian recycling plant killed around 2,000 chickens and exposed serious regulatory gaps. The facility operated without required environmental permits or safety protocols.
Hundreds of Indonesian students have suffered suspected food poisoning from meals under President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meal programme, prompting fresh investigations and tighter safety measures despite recent reforms.
The Pakatan Harapan government is channelling RM328 million into 24 healthcare development projects across Negeri Sembilan, alongside RM26.6 million to upgrade 88 dilapidated clinics under the Bitara MADANI initiative.
Senior UN officials are calling for a dramatic escalation of resources and support to combat the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that the crisis is outpacing containment efforts.
New York City's health department has confirmed a sixth fatality from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, bringing the total identified cases to 90. Health officials believe the outbreak has stabilised.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urges Malaysia to make combating synthetic drug abuse a national priority, warning the country risks losing a generation without decisive action across all sectors.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 2,905 Ebola cases resulting in 1,269 deaths, with a major surge attributed to database integration. Meanwhile, the first human trial of an Oxford-developed vaccine against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain has begun.
Following a fatal tree collapse, Kuala Lumpur City Hall has launched an urgent technical investigation and begun systematic inspections of mature and potentially hazardous trees throughout the capital's major thoroughfares.
Malaysia's National Sports Day 2026 will run October 9-11 with an ambitious target of 5.3 million participants. The celebration features a digital and AI theme, launching a fresh technological approach to sports engagement ahead of the 2027 SEA Games.
Selangor's state government has chosen Taman Medan as the location for a new hospital, aiming to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in high-density residential zones and improve service access for residents in the Puchong, Jalan Klang Lama, and Subang areas.
Parliament convenes to examine government readiness for El Niño's agricultural impact, investigate a grenade explosion during armed forces training, and debate efforts to counter religious extremism.
Malaysia's demographic shift towards an ageing population demands urgent action on public health, Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail warned, calling for healthier lifestyles to maintain independence.
The WHO has cautioned European nations about an incoming severe heatwave, revealing that fewer than half of European member states have national heat-health action plans despite recent record-breaking temperatures claiming thousands of lives.
Malaysia's Health Ministry aims to absorb all house officers into permanent positions immediately after completing their training by 2028, with 4,500 contract medical officers transitioning to permanent roles this year alone.
A week-long heat wave across the United States has claimed at least 25 lives, with 40 million people under heat alerts. Severe thunderstorms now threaten flooding from Delaware to Connecticut as extreme conditions persist in western states.
Malaysia's Ministry of Health targets over 500,000 citizens to benefit from Wellness Hub services across 38 locations this year, advancing its disease prevention strategy and promoting behavioural change towards healthier living.
A farmer's wife in Yunnan province became a snakebite victim herself after attempting to suck cobra venom from her husband's hand, replicating a method she had seen on television. Both required hospital treatment.
The Kangar Municipal Council has confiscated 400 units of vape liquid and 70 related devices valued at RM15,000 from an illegal premises operating contrary to Perlis's prohibition on vape sales.
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity is installing Automated External Defibrillators at high-traffic locations across Kuala Lumpur and conducting public training to combat Malaysia's critically low sudden cardiac arrest survival rates of 0.5 to 8.5 per cent.
Spain's second-hottest June on record claimed over 1,000 lives, with extreme temperatures affecting nearly 73% of the population. The crisis underscores climate risks facing Southern Europe.
A Singapore vape peddler received 16 months' jail after attempting to drive away from Health Sciences Authority officers during a July 2025 raid in Bishan, nearly striking enforcement personnel. The case highlights the city-state's escalating war on vaping.
An estimated one million cats are slaughtered annually in Vietnam as part of a brutal underground trade rooted in superstitious beliefs about fortune and medicinal value, despite overwhelming public opposition to the practice.
Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum have closed early this week as France endures an intense heatwave, with authorities prioritizing visitor and staff safety amid record-breaking temperatures.
Malaysia recorded 141,817 synthetic drug abuse cases last year, with amphetamine-type stimulants accounting for 70% of all cases. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution warns of fentanyl's emergence as a deadly new threat.
A Kenyan High Court judge has ruled that Health Minister Aden Duale is in contempt of court for overseeing construction of a disputed US-backed Ebola facility, defying judicial suspension orders and sparking regional security concerns.
Malaysia's mental health crisis threatens to impose an economic burden of RM25.3 billion by 2030 if intervention measures remain inadequate. Depression prevalence has doubled among adults since 2019, while one in four adolescents now experiences depression.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with 254 deaths since mid-May, prompting heightened regional concern about potential spread across Central Africa and beyond.
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Malaysia's Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says 402 vape seizures containing synthetic drugs provide strong grounds for a government ban on vaping, as enforcement expands across multiple agencies.
Thailand's cannabis regulation faces intense scrutiny following a parliamentary committee meeting examining widespread sales and legal gaps. Authorities debate whether cannabis should return to narcotics control while a dedicated law is drafted.
Malaysia's Health Ministry is finalising measures to address bureaucratic obstacles delaying specialist training as the nation grapples with an estimated shortfall of 11,000 medical specialists across public and private sectors.