Every cent saved from diesel subsidy cut will be fairly returned to the people - PM
The targetted diesel subsidy was carried out due to excessive leakage of the fuel, especially involving the use by foreign fishing vessels.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
Some 70% of deaths globally attributes to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking.
Sat Apr 20 2024
Consider This: Children (Part 1) - Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Kids
Children and adolescents in Malaysia today are spending more time than ever using screens and social media, with the number of hours spent online having risen sharply since the pandemic. What are the potential health impacts of early exposure and excessive usage of screen-based media among young children? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Catherine Thamarai Arumugam, Public Health Medicine Specialist and Medical Lecturer with the Department of Social & Preventive Medicine at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Consumers told to report immediately if chicken prices excessive
Affendi Rajini Kanth said strict action needs to be taken against traders who take advantage of govt's decision to officially end subsidies.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Screen time and ADHD: Looking for the connection
Research suggests that excessive screen time can harm childrens cognitive development, but how much is too much?
Sat Oct 28 2023
Social media binge taking mental toll on students
Excessive social media use among university students has been linked to a decline in their mental health.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says
This has led to the increase in the number of children with mental disorders, peer violence, obesity and digital dementia, experts warn.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China's sudden end of COVID curbs - Study
China's decision last December to end the three-year zero-COVID policy, led to a massive surge in hospitalisations and deaths.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Largest strike in decades leaves Germany at a standstill
Union bosses warn that pay hikes were a "matter of survival" for thousands of workers and management calling demands "completely excessive".
Mon Mar 27 2023
No need to bow for hours or bow respectfully - Hannah
Hannah said staff do not have to stand and wait for her and Adam Adli for hours to welcome them besides bowing in respect.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Govt will expedite Sungai Golok PLSB project - PM Anwar
PM Anwar today gave his assurance that Phase 1 and 2 of the Sungai Golok PLSB project in Kelantan will be expedited without excessive costs.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Banks well capitalised to support economic recovery - BNM
With excess capital buffers of RM123.1 billion, BNM said banks will continue to support credit flows into the economy.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Europe's heatwave may have caused more than 20,000 'excess' deaths
Heat can kill by inducing heatstroke, which damages the brain, kidneys and other organs, and it can also trigger heart attack.
Fri Nov 25 2022
How excess CO2 is bulking up trees
Scientists have now discovered that excess carbon dioxide is contributing to increasing the wood volume of forests in the US.
Sat Oct 01 2022
TNB Research, Sedania to explore harnessing energy from Johor dam
TNB Research has partnered with Sedania Technologies to evaluate the potential of harnessing energy from excess water in dams and water reservoirs throughout Malaysia.
Sun Sep 25 2022