Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza - WHO
WHO's Margaret Harris repeated concerns about a rise in outbreaks of infectious diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Why are animal-to-human diseases on the rise?
According to the World Organisation for Animal Health, 60 percent of human infectious diseases are zoonotic.
Sat Apr 15 2023
Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO
Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease now outnumber infectious diseases as the top killers globally, said the report.
Thu Sep 22 2022
DBN 2.0 focuses on food security, health, climate change: PM
Biotechnology must also play a vital role in national health security to overcome infectious and non-infectious diseases, Ismail Sabri said.
Mon Sep 12 2022
New MySejahtera feature to detect infectious disease hotspots - Khairy
The MySejahtera application has been updated with a new feature to track hotspots of infectious diseases, including the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).
Tue May 03 2022
'Hybrid immunity' gives best COVID-19 protection - Studies
People having been both fully vaccinated and previously infected with COVID-19 have the strongest protection against the virus.
Sat Apr 02 2022
MOH expresses concern about rise in flood-related diseases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed concern about the possibility of an increase in cases of flood-related infectious diseases besides COVID-19, following the ongoing floods in several states.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Amendments to Act 342 postponed to next Parliament sitting
Amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) which were to be discussed and decided today have been postponed to the next Parliament sitting.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Dewan Rakyat sitting extended by one day
The Dewan Rakyat sitting, scheduled to end today, has been extended by one day until Monday, Dec 20, to enable the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 to be decided.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Amendments to Act 342 tabled, compound of up to RM10,000 on errant individuals
The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 which includes increasing the maximum compound to RM10,000 on violators was tabled for second reading today.
Tue Dec 14 2021
I was nervous when signing Act 342, says Dr Adham
Dr Adham Baba today revealed that he was really nervous when he had to sign the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) in March 2020 in order to implement the MCO.
Wed Nov 03 2021
COVID: Gov't to focus on one general SOP, nine guidelines - Hishammuddin
The government will focus on one general COVID-19 SOP that can be enforced through the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), and nine guidelines.
Mon Oct 18 2021
12MP: Govt to build Malaysian Infectious Disease Institute next year - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the institute is aimed at the prevention of diseases, infirmities and deaths caused by infectious diseases.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Infectious disease prevention order differs from emergency proclamation - MOH
The order was made under subsection 11(1) of Act 342 which gives the Health Minister the power to declare any area as an infected local area.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Virus hunter campaign helps young Malaysians learn of infectious diseases - US Ambassador
The website features content on topics like zoonotic diseases and vaccine research, along with virtual STEM workshops by the team at PSC.
Thu Jun 24 2021
'Penentu kejuaraan EPL di tangan kami' - Guardiola
PEP Guardiola berkata penentuan kejuaraan Liga Perdana Inggeris (EPL) berada di tangan mereka sendiri selepas kemenangan 4-0 ke atas Fulham pada Sabtu.
Sun May 12 2024
Jangan jadi seperti Abu Lahab dan jual nama Islam - Veteran UMNO
Mustapha menyeru pemimpin Perikatan Nasional (PN) untuk berhenti berperangai seperti Abu Lahab dan menjual nama Islam dan perpaduan Melayu.
Sun May 12 2024
Laluan utama Kampung Batu 3 Mambau runtuh selepas hujan lebat
Disebabkan kejadian itu, penduduk di kedua-dua kampung terpaksa menggunakan laluan jauh untuk ke mana-mana.
Sun May 12 2024
Raja Permaisuri Agong berangkat ke Majlis Sambutan Hari Ibu Peringkat Kebangsaan
Raja Permaisuri Agong berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Sambutan Hari Ibu Peringkat Kebangsaan 2024 di Ayer Keroh, Melaka.
Sun May 12 2024
Bantahan peserta Israel di final pertandingan Eurovision
Kumpulan yang membantah penyertaan Israel dalam Pertandingan nyanyian Eurovision telah dikepung oleh polis di Malmo pada Sabtu sebelum pertandingan itu.
Sun May 12 2024
Angka kematian rakyat Palestin hampir 35,000 orang ketika Israel terus bedil Gaza
Sekurang-kurangnya 34,971 rakyat Palestin terbunuh dalam serangan berterusan Israel di Semenanjung Gaza sejak Oktober lepas.
Sun May 12 2024
Arm rancang hadir dengan cip AI menjelang 2025
Untuk sasaran awal, Arm ingin hadir dengan prototaip awal cip AI menjelang awal 2025, dan seterusnya memfokuskan penghasilan cip berkenaan melalui para pengeluar pada tahun sama.
Sun May 12 2024
Pang mula tugas wakil rakyat dengan santuni masyarakat KKB
Pang Sock Tao hari ini memulakan tugasnya sebagai wakil rakyat baharu DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) dengan bertemu masyarakat di Pasar Rasa.
Sun May 12 2024
Bas terbalik di Jawa Barat ragut 11 nyawa, puluhan cedera
Antara 11 mangsa yang maut ialah seorang penunggang motosikal, seorang guru dan sembilan pelajar.
Sun May 12 2024
Kenyataan media UMNO yang tular di media sosial, palsu - UMNO
Kenyataan tular mendakwa UMNO kini lebih bersifat terbuka dalam pendekatan dan sanggup mengurangkan penekanan eksklusif terhadap keutamaan kaum Melayu, adalah palsu.
Sun May 12 2024