Staying healthy and safe during heatwave
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are advised to keep hydrated and watch out for symptoms of heat-related illness caused by dehydration and loss of electrolytes in the current heatwave nationwide, said medical experts. Medical Associate Professor and Public Health Physician Dr Mohd Dzulkhairi Mohd Rani from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia […]
We have avoided a catastrophe
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today the first phase of the movement control order (MCO) has borne fruit. The Prime Minister said the Covid-19 infection graph has begun to show a downward trend, with 4,949 cases recorded yesterday compared to the highest daily number of 9,020 on May 29. He also said that […]
CM cares for people’s health, safety
KUCHING: The Chief Minister and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) were all set to face the next state election as early as July last year — long before the Emergency Ordinance (EO) was promulgated in Jan this year. However, Datuk Abang Johari Tun Openg has decided not to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) then […]
DTU uses TigerGraph’s advanced graph analytics to improve acute lymphoblastic leukaemia treatment
KUALA LUMPUR: TigerGraph, provider of the leading graph analytics platform, has announced that the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is using TigerGraph’s advanced graph analytics with machine learning and AI techniques to improve treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Researchers at DTU are part of a major project across Denmark and Sweden to map genetic material […]
Healthy eating with less salt intake requires willpower
PUTRAJAYA: People in general need to have strong willpower to choose healthy eating, especially in consuming less salt, said nutrition expert, Assoc Prof Dr Hazreen Abdul Majid. Hazreen, who is from the Department of Community Medicine and Prevention, Medical Faculty of Universiti Malaya, said there had been studies done which showed adults taking a lot […]
Best gift is safety and health
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing stressed the importance of good health when he said the best gift one can have during this Chinese New Year celebration is to have their friends and families safe and in good health. “Although the customs and traditions of visiting and reuniting with our loved ones during […]
Important to balance economic, health aspects during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to implement the movement control order (MCO) for the second time by providing certain flexibility, especially for the economic sector, has not been easy, but had to be made in order to strike a balance between the people’s health and the economy. For Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri […]
Govt must address health, economic issues
KUCHING: If the government is able to show its determination and resolve in addressing the health and economic issues affecting the nation, then confidence from foreign investors and the people will follow, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president was commenting on a remark by Senior Minister […]
As neighbours build dams, Iraqis watch twin rivers dry up
by Haydar Indhar DIWANIYAH, Iraq: With its neighbours activating new dams, Iraq’s historic twin rivers could run dry — unless new infrastructure projects and tense talks with Turkey and Iran bear fruit. Nowhere is the effect on the country more palpable than in Basra, Iraq’s only coastal province. Here, the Tigris and Euphrates — on […]
Decision on haj to be known on June 11
PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether Malaysia will send pilgrims for the haj season this year will be announced on Thursday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. Also to be announced on Thursday is the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on congregational and Friday prayers during the recovery […]
