MELAS syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting the young

By Balkish Awang KUALA LUMPUR: Alia, 15, (not her real name) was rushed to the Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL)’s emergency unit after developing stroke-like episodes with sudden muscle weakness on the right side of the body. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed evidence of stroke on her left brain. Given that this is a rare […]

Maxis to provide essential connectivity for hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd (Maxis) will be providing fixed wireless broadband and wireless broadband to the Sungai Buloh Hospital and Hospital Kuala Lumpur in support of efforts to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief executive officer Gokhan Ogut said the telecommunications company will also be providing mobile communication devices and is investing to further strengthen the network performance […]