Author: Bernama

Is it GERD? How to recognise the warning signs

By Shanika Abdullatib MELAKA: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux is a digestive disorder often confused with symptoms arising from other common diseases, such as gallstone and gastritis — making it commonly unrecognised or even misdiagnosed. As such, Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh Consultant General Surgeon,

Policy launched as guide for implementation of urban farming activities

PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin today virtually launched the Urban Community Farming Policy (DKKB) to serve as a guide to regulate and propel urban farming in the country. It outlines five thrusts and 17 strategies which are in line with regulations and procedures currently enforced by

Melinda and Bill Gates divorce final

WASHINGTON: US billionaire entrepreneur Bill Gates and his wife Melinda have finalised their divorce after 27 years of marriage, Sputnik reported, quoting an NBC News report on Monday citing court documents. The terms of the division of assets were submitted in a separate document that was not included in Monday’s

Proper guidance needed for Covid-19 self-test kit

KUALA LUMPUR: Anyone getting the Covid-19 rapid self-test kit should be guided in its use by a medical practitioner to obtain reliable results, said International Medical University (IMU) Institute for Research, Development & Innovation (IRDI) deputy director, Prof Dr Azizi Ayob. He said that although the kit would come with

Opposition gathering, a futile attempt to convene parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: Several opposition Members of Parliament who marched to Parliament Building despite knowing that the Special Sitting of the Third Session of the 14th Parliament has been postponed, were making a futile attempt when they knew their action would not change the decision. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Human Ecology

Covid-19 cases slide to 15,764 today

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of daily COVID-19 cases dropped today, with 15,764 reported compared to 17,150 yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. In a Facebook post today, he said this brought the cumulative total of positive COVID-19 cases in Malaysia to 1,146,186. He said Selangor remained

EC to display Q2/2021 electoral rolls at 822 locations from tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) is conducting a Q2/2021 Draft Supplementary Electoral Rolls (RDPT) display for 14 days, starting tomorrow until Aug 16 at 822 selected locations nationwide. EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said the Q2/2021 RDPT contained 44,321 new voter registration applications from eligible Malaysian citizens and 21,567

Olympics one of hardest, most unbelievable things I’ve done

KUALA LUMPUR: National artistic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi has competed in various tournaments in the past decade, including in five World Championships, but nothing beats the thrill of her first Olympic outing in Tokyo. The 27-year-old said that competing in the Olympics had been one of the hardest and