PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed a new mpox cluster affecting four family members, with the index case identified as a non-citizen man with a recent travel history to West Africa. In a statement today, the MOH reported that the patient first developed symptoms on Oct 20 and
SHAH ALAM: Police have detained a Nepalese man for allegedly committing bestiality on a cat and throwing it from the fourth floor of an apartment in Kota Kemuning. Shah Alam district acting police chief Supt Ramsay Anak Embol said a report was received at 12.30 am yesterday from a resident who, along
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: A 22-year-old Cambodian man has died of H5N1 avian influenza, said a Ministry of Health’s statement released today, reported Xinhua. “A laboratory result from the National Institute of Public Health showed on November 15 that the man was positive for H5N1 virus,” the statement said. The ill-fated man
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei: Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has been honoured with the 2026 APEX Four Star Major Airline and 2026 APEX Best in Seat Comfort Award for East Asia, reported Xinhua. The airline, in a press release issued on Thursday, said RBA’s achievement underscores its commitment to delivering an
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: A day after nominations for the 17th Sabah State Election, campaigning across the state has kicked into high gear with national and state leaders, as well as candidates from various political parties, hitting the ground to meet voters in various locations. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,
KENINGAU, Sabah: Malaysia must maintain good relations with all major world powers, including the United States (US) and China, to ensure the country’s security and safeguard the interests of its people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar noted that, despite Malaysia not being a large or wealthy nation,
KUCHING: Children should not be used as political content, especially during the 17th Sabah State Election period, said Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She emphasised that the key role of parents is to ensure that their children are not exposed to activities that could
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has banned the sale and advertisement of the ASGG Gluta Genc Glow Gummies food product after it was found to be non-compliant with the Food Act 1983. In a statement today, MOH said the product was found to contain the active ingredient, Glutathione, which is
AS age-old customs quietly slip from memory, a husband-and-wife duo in Kampung Parit Yaani Tengah, Johor, has taken it upon themselves to revive a cherished Javanese-Malay thanksgiving tradition — serving nasi ambeng on a communal tray — and turn it into their livelihood. At Gubok Pawon, which means “charcoal kitchen
SIBU: An elderly man was found charred in the bedroom of a non-permanent structure house that was destroyed in a fire at Jalan Minah, Sarikei, near here early today. Sarikei Fire and Rescue Station Chief, Arrahman Chik, said the body of Teng King Kai, 97, was found under a pile of
