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Asean reaffirms commitment to strengthen global health security: Dzulkefly

The Health Minister said that Malaysia on behalf of all our ASEAN member states underscored the region’s continued efforts to tackle transnational health issues shaped involving climate change, economic disparities and geo-political challenges

Covid-19 cut global lifespan by nearly two years: WHO 

In its peak between 2019 and 2021, life expectancy fell to 71.4 years, similar to 2012 levels, wiping a decade of progress

Prepare now for ‘Disease X’, WHO chief warns leaders

World Health Organisation director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned the global community to prepare to fight “Disease X”, the next potential pandemic, amid a lack of preparation at present.

Zaliha assures Malaysia’s readiness for possible outbreaks

The Health Ministry, through its Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre, is ready to handle any possible outbreak or pandemic in the near future, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.