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Saudi Arabia tightens haj health requirements for 2026

PETALING JAYA: Those with chronic or infectious diseases will not be eligible to perform the haj next year under new health requirements set by Saudi Arabia for the 1447H/2026M pilgrimage season.

Saudi Arabia bars pilgrims with chronic illness, infectious disease from haj next year

PETALING JAYA: Those with chronic or infectious diseases will not be eligible to perform the haj next year under new health requirements set by Saudi Arabia for the 1447H/2026M pilgrimage season.

Two free boats offer lifeline to Langkawi residents

LANGKAWI: In a first-of-its-kind community effort, two boats have been made available to help islanders facing urgent needs for travel to the mainland.

Better times ahead as inflation in Laos falls further in September

Inflation in Laos continued to decline in September, falling to 4.5 per cent from 5 per cent in August, according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau.

City folk turn to masks and air purifiers

PETALING JAYA: As the haze continues to blanket some parts of Malaysia, city dwellers are finding ways to cope with the polluted air despite the occasional drizzle.

Trust fund, housing for young amputee siblings

THE heartbreaking story of two young siblings who lost limbs after a horrific accident has turned into a story of hope and community support.

Subang Jaya Medical Centre recognised for exceptional care, innovation and social impact

SUBANG Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) recently won several prestigious global and regional healthcare awards, including the Frost & Sullivan Awards 2024, GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 and Healthcare Asia Awards 2024.

Foreigners back for medical care

ON March 15, Robert Putra Sampurna, 34, felt a sudden sharp pain in his abdomen while driving in his hometown of Surabaya in Indonesia.

Delivering care with compassion

From LYN TAN of Seremban.

We’re losing potential young doctors

From DR HARINTHARAVIMAL BALAKRISHNAN of Skudai, Johor Baru.