Director to perform live in aid of Balu

Local Tamil movie director and actor J. Raj Kammal has no liking for live performances but will do it for the first time to help T. Balu, who is suffering from multiple ailments.

Joint council to promote healthy lifestyle

Malaysians, the Government feels, are an unhealthy lot. A National Council for Fitness will therefore be formed not only to encourage a healthy lifestyle but also promote unity, sports and recreation.

Malaysians facing higher health risks

More people are smoking, leading sedentary lives and switching to a higher fat diet, exposing themselves to higher health risks.

Family faces long struggle

Life is a long, bleak struggle for dishwasher A. Papa, 41. With her RM20 daily wage, she has to care for five children, four of whom have serious medical problems.

Papa and children receive financial help

The Welfare Department will provide a monthly stipend of RM350 to dishwasher A. Papa and her five children who are struggling to make ends meet.

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Hospital hurt by low cash

The Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital here has not been able to carry out blood tests for diabetes and several types of cancers in the past few months.

Aide: Norjan had appointment

Datuk Norjan Khan Bahadar was to have met a friend at midnight, just hours before she was murdered, the High Court heard Tuesday.

Special counters for chronic patients

Separate counters for patients with chronic diseases, the disabled and senior citizens will be set up at all government hospitals as part of the Health Ministry's efforts to reduce waiting time.

Hospitals to set up special counters within six months

The Health Ministry is giving government hospitals six months to set up special counters for patients with chronic diseases, those who are disabled and senior citizens.