![Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629892821_bloodpressurecheck.jpg)
Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns
According to DOSM, there were approximately three million migrants living in this country by the end of July, last year.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![3,193 individuals held for human trafficking from 2015 to May 2023 - Immigration 3,193 individuals held for human trafficking from 2015 to May 2023 - Immigration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641356476_penyeludupPATI.jpg)
3,193 individuals held for human trafficking from 2015 to May 2023 - Immigration
Human trafficking cases in this country affect both Malaysians and foreigners, regardless of gender or age, said Jafri Embok Taha.
Thu Aug 24 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Illegal immigrants: A threat to national security and public health [COLUMNIST] Illegal immigrants: A threat to national security and public health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/51513869979_MigrantWorkers.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Illegal immigrants: A threat to national security and public health
The issue of illegal immigrants in this country is not new. But a recent raid on Nilai was somehow shocking.
Sat Apr 15 2023
![Claims of human organ trade must be taken seriously - Health DG Claims of human organ trade must be taken seriously - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673360778_KementerianKesihataN.jpg)
Claims of human organ trade must be taken seriously - Health DG
To tighten clinical governance of organ transplant in this country, MOH has established a transplantation committee that regulates the organ donation programme among living donors.
Fri Apr 07 2023
![Welfare of Indian community will continue to be championed - DPM Welfare of Indian community will continue to be championed - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673966460_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Welfare of Indian community will continue to be championed - DPM
The welfare of the Indian community in this country will continue to be championed, especially in urban poverty, infrastructure and utility facilities in plantation areas and educational aspects.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670713152_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty
Women's health care in this country needs to be stressed upon and should start from basic self-care such as hygiene during menstruation.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![PM proposes to UN to open UN-Habitat regional office in Malaysia PM proposes to UN to open UN-Habitat regional office in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664082579_PMUNHabitat.jpg)
PM proposes to UN to open UN-Habitat regional office in Malaysia
Malaysia has proposed to the UN to open a regional office of the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in this country.
Sun Sep 25 2022
![Rais Yatim calls for clear education policy to dignify local history Rais Yatim calls for clear education policy to dignify local history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653325874_TBRAIS.jpg)
Rais Yatim calls for clear education policy to dignify local history
Rais said more historians and archaeologists in this country should be recognised as they are crucial in ensuring that the country's history will continue to be empowered.
Wed Aug 17 2022
![Jihad Task Force determined to keep inflation, food prices at low levels - Annuar Jihad Task Force determined to keep inflation, food prices at low levels - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658656633_TBANNUARMUSAJIHAD.jpg)
Jihad Task Force determined to keep inflation, food prices at low levels - Annuar
The Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation is determined to keep inflation and food prices in this country at low rates, said its chairman Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Sun Jul 24 2022
![Men are also protected by law against domestic violence Men are also protected by law against domestic violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654687914_domesticviolence.jpg)
Men are also protected by law against domestic violence
Although most of the victims of domestic violence have reportedly been women and children, adult male victims are also protected against the offence under the law in this country.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Hold firm to Islamic principles prohibiting insults against others - Idris Hold firm to Islamic principles prohibiting insults against others - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650235910_MenteridiJabatanP.jpg)
Hold firm to Islamic principles prohibiting insults against others - Idris
Muslims in this country must adhere to the principles and teachings of Islam which prohibit its worshippers from insulting and sowing the seeds of hatred against other religions.
Tue Jun 07 2022
![National health screening in July to detect non-communicable diseases - Khairy National health screening in July to detect non-communicable diseases - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653695007_khairyjamaluddinw.jpg)
National health screening in July to detect non-communicable diseases - Khairy
The MOH will launch a National Health Screening initiative this July to detect non-communicable diseases (NCD) in this country, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri May 27 2022
![Locally-made handcrafted leather hats Locally-made handcrafted leather hats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651570406_PemilikMastorCraft.jpg)
Locally-made handcrafted leather hats
The wearing of leather hats with the classic cowboy look may not be familiar to some people in this country but it still has its own fans.
Tue May 03 2022
![Rohingya escapees still at large familiar with local situation - Police Rohingya escapees still at large familiar with local situation - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51651075347_KetuaPolisKedahD.jpg)
Rohingya escapees still at large familiar with local situation - Police
Most of the 61 Rohingya refugees who are still at large after escaping from the Sungai Bakap Immigration Detention Depot are believed to have a good knowledge of the situation in this country.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Indonesian helpers to be paid according to current minimum wage - Saravanan Indonesian helpers to be paid according to current minimum wage - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649843712_TBSARAVANAN.jpg)
Indonesian helpers to be paid according to current minimum wage - Saravanan
Indonesian domestic helpers will be paid not less than the minimum wage enforced in this country. said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Wed Apr 13 2022