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Vietnam logs 1,344 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths
HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Vietnam registered 1,344 new Covid-19 infections, all domestically transmitted, and two deaths on Wednesday (May 25).
Thailand to step up screening of imported animals amid monkeypox fears
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Wildlife checkpoints nationwide have been told to step up checking of imported wild animals to prevent them from bringing monkeypox into Thailand, Ratchada Suriyakul na Ayutthaya, director-general of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, said on Wednesday (May 24).
Beijing health chief sacked as city battles virus outbreak
BEIJING (AFP): Beijing has sacked its top health official, state media reported Wednesday (May 25), as the Chinese capital battles a surge in Covid-19 infections despite the country's strict zero-tolerance policy.
HMFD: Parents should not worry about sending kids to kindergartens, schools
IPOH: Parents have been advised not to worry about sending their children to school following an increase in the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the state as the situation is under control.
Woman jailed for punching, kicking domestic helper, trying to delete CCTV footage
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Enraged when her domestic helper said she wanted to quit, the woman rained blows on the victim's head and body while she sobbed on the floor.
Apple spent millions, but it couldn’t pull these San Jose residents out of homelessness
When Apple wanted to clear a large homeless encampment from its property last year, the tech giant didn’t just sweep everyone off the site – it spent millions of dollars to give dozens of people a nine-month motel stay and help them find housing.
Singaporeans overseas may be able to vote by post by next presidential polls
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Plans are in the works to allow more eligible voters to cast their ballots without having to go to polling stations by the presidential election next year.
QuickCheck: Has a local child been infected with the monkeypox virus?
A video has gone viral on social media, with the claim that a child is being treated at a local hospital for monkeypox. Is this claim true?
Virtual reality brings portable Taser training to police
Axon, the company that is best known for developing the Taser, is expanding a virtual reality and immersive training program aimed at training officers with Tasers in life-like scenarios
Many Health Ministry purchases did not follow SOP during Covid-19 pandemic, admits Dr Adham
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba says he will cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over claims of corruption involving the procurement of medical equipment and medicine during the Covid-19 pandemic.
