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Socso health screening shows 59.2pc of Malaysian workers overweight or obese, 19pc have diabetes, says deputy minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 17 — A total of 59.2 per cent of workers who underwent the Health Screening Programme organised by the Social Security Organisation (Socso) between 2023 and 2025 were […]
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international health emergency as deaths rise to 88
KINSHASA, May 17 — An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a […]
Qantas passenger bites crew on Melbourne–Dallas flight, forces emergency diversion and lifetime ban
SYDNEY, May 17 — Australia’s Qantas was forced to divert a flight bound for the United States over a disruptive passenger, with local media reporting the man bit a flight […]
Pakatan convention to chart new strategies for nation’s future, says Fahmi
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The Pakatan Harapan (PH) 2026 Convention held today serves as the best platform for component parties of the coalition to formulate new strategies and approaches […]
Kelantan peatlands under threat from open burning, land clearing; Fire Dept warns of flash flood risk
KOTA BHARU, May 17 — Peatlands in Kelantan, which serve as natural water catchment areas, are increasingly threatened by open burning and land clearing for agricultural activities, raising concerns over […]
Thailand hands lifetime ban, criminal charges to Chinese tourist for damaging autogate, fighting with immigration officers (VIDEO)
BANGKOK, May 17 — Thai immigration authorities have revoked the visa of a 30-year-old Chinese national and placed him on a lifetime blacklist after he allegedly damaged an automated immigration […]
Sarawak tourism minister hails international deep sea fishing tournament as major tourism event for Miri
MIRI, May 17 — Events such as the Miri City International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament not only promote sports fishing and tourism, but also strengthen friendship, cultural exchange and international […]
Johor Pakatan chief says BN has ‘closed the door’ on political cooperation for state polls
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The state’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) considers the prospect of a political alliance with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the next state election to be effectively over, […]
More than 5,000 join Niti Daun parade for Bintulu Gawai Dayak celebration
BINTULU, May 17 — A total of 73 contingents comprising more than 5,000 participants took part in the ‘Niti Daun’ parade at the esplanade here yesterday, held in conjunction with […]
Marine Police seize RM2.95m frozen meat, diesel allegedly without permits in Bintulu, Julau
KUCHING, May 17 — Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 seized frozen meat and diesel allegedly without valid permits, with a total estimated value of about RM2.95 million, during two separate […]