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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — A psychiatrist has urged young Malaysians to avoid using earbuds while walking in public, citing safety risks highlighted by a recent fatal accident in Kelantan where a university student was struck by a motorcycle while reportedly wearing wireless earbuds. Dr. Richard Lichenstein's international study
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IPOH, Jan 17 — Despite dengue cases currently remaining low, the public must not become complacent, says Perak Health director Dr Feisul Idzwan Mustapha. Dr Feisul Idzwan emphasized the need for continued vigilance to prevent outbreaks. He urged residents to maintain preventive measures such as eliminating mosquito breeding sites. The warning
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KOTA KINABALU, Jan 17 — Authorities seized over RM635,000 worth of e-cigarettes and arrested 23 suspects in a coordinated crackdown across seven districts in Sabah. The operation targeted illegal e-cigarette activities in multiple locations. Law enforcement agencies conducted simultaneous raids as part of the integrated effort. All 23 individuals are
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SEREMBAN, Jan 15 — Three people were hospitalized after exposure to ammonia gas that leaked from a lorry at the Seremban toll plaza on Thursday. The incident occurred when the lorry transporting ammonia developed a leak, releasing the hazardous gas into the area. Emergency services responded quickly to contain the leak
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LONDON, Jan 15 — A major European review has found no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD, offering reassurance to expectant mothers. The research, led by Professor Asma Khalil of St George’s, University of London, compiled high-quality evidence from 43 studies. "Paracetamol is safe to
world
RIYADH, Jan 17 — Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been discharged from a hospital in Riyadh after undergoing medical tests, with state media reporting reassuring results. The 90-year-old monarch left the hospital on Friday, according to the state news agency. "The agency added that the results of the
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Subang Jaya assemblywoman Michelle Ng Mei Sze announced a new e-scooter initiative from her hospital bed after canceling a press conference due to an emergency caesarean section. Ng posted a video on social media with the caption: "Apologies for my appearance, timing wasn't
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Over 50% of Malaysian adults avoid obesity treatment due to stigma and self-blame, despite obesity often being a hormonal disorder, experts said at an event announcing new injectable treatments. Malaysian Obesity Society president Prof Dr Rohana Abdul Ghani said many patients feel ashamed to seek help,
politics
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 — President Donald Trump has unveiled a new healthcare framework that would replace government insurance subsidies with direct payments into individual health savings accounts, aiming to lower costs and increase transparency. The White House says the plan targets lower drug prices and insurance premiums while imposing new accountability