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Bringing Komtar to life
PENANG’S first Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (Komtar) will open by the middle of next year.
Health Ministry still vetting candidates for hospital visitors board members
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor health, culture and heritage committee chairman Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar (pic) has denied allegations that appointment for hospital visitors board members have stopped at certain hospitals in the state.
‘Be sensitive in reporting on suicide’
THE print and digital media must report suicide cases prudently and responsibly.
Many pledges but few organs gifted
ALTHOUGH many pledge to be organ donors after their demise, their loved ones often refuse to give consent.
‘Employers can play key role for staff to lead healthy lifestyle’
COMPANIES can play a pivotal role in helping reduce risk of preventable health issues by implementing policies to inculcate a healthy lifestyle culture at the workplace, according to the Health Ministry.
Learning to live well with diabetes
HEALTH Ministry statistics reveal that some 3.6 million Malaysians are suffering from diabetes, the highest in Asia and one of the highest in the world. It is estimated that seven million Malaysian adults are likely to have diabetes by 2025.
Spreading anti-vape message
THE Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Federal Government to join more than 40 other countries in banning electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
Hospice raising funds to expand palliative care
Palliative care within the country is still not very accessible, said Charis Hospice Penang chairman Lee Khai.
Combating substance addiction with awareness
JOHOR BARU: Drug abusers are getting younger, as a teenager in the state was found to have been abusing substances since primary school.
Pupils set record while learning about oral health
IN CONJUNCTION with World Cavity-Free Future Day, 3,245 pupils from SJK(C) Yak Chee entered the Malaysia Book of Records as part of The Largest Participation in Tooth-Brushing Event among primary school pupils.