Lorry driver dies of suspected heart attack in accident
SIBU: A 38-year-old lorry driver died, suspected of having a heart attack, before crashing into a pickup truck on Jalan Tun Zaidi Adruce yesterday (Feb 12). According to Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the incident occurred at around 11.36 am. “The accident happened when a pickup truck, driven by a 49-year-old local man, stopped […]
Irregular sleep might increase risk of heart attack, stroke
WASHINGTON: People with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says. People who doze off and wake up at extremely varied times day by day have a 26 per cent increased risk of a potentially fatal heart-related health emergency, United Press International (UPI) reported the […]
Diabetes not a death sentence — a personal journey of triumph
My diabetes is such a central part of my life… it did teach me discipline… it also taught me about moderation… I’ve trained myself to be super-vigilant… because I feel better when I am in control. — Sonia Sotomayor, American lawyer It feels surreal. Just last week, I was sharing tea with a dear friend […]
Soldier’s ordeal to save father in holy land
MAKKAH: A man did not expect his father’s recent invitation to perform the haj would be his last request when his father died of a heart attack while on his way to perform the pilgrimage at Jamratul Aqaba. Fazrihin Bawi, 27, from Kampung Pusa, Betong, Sarawak said upon receiving the offer from Pilgrims Fund Board […]
Tearful chief of staff recalls Mutang’s final days
ONLY seven hours were given to make the decision to bring Datuk Mutang Tagal back to Malaysia. It was indeed a tense, trying, and challenging moment for the parliamentary officers who were with him: Senior Private Secretary Mohammad Fahmi Mustafa and Senate Secretary Muhd Sujairi Abdullah, as well as the Malaysian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ahmad […]
Rise in heart attack cases in Sarawak worries cardiologist
KUCHING: Heart attack cases are worrying as it is on the rise in Sarawak, said interventional cardiologist Dr Tang Sie Hing. The cardiologist from Timberland Medical Centre said there are several factors contributing to the high cases of heart attack, and one of them was stress-related. “I think the cases are getting alarmingly high because […]
Aussie start-up using spider venom to treat heart attacks
SYDNEY: A team of drug researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new heart attack treatment made from deadly spider venom and are now looking to bring the lifesaving treatment to market through a local start-up, reported Xinhua. The team said today that the drug candidate was one step closer to human […]
SUPP saddened over passing of MA63 activist
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) activist, Zainnal Ajamain due to a heart attack on Sunday (Oct 10) morning. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew stated that the late Zainnal was a dear friend to the party. “Even though […]
CM’s brother dies of heart attack
KUCHING: Abang Abdul Rahim Abang Openg, 78, the elder brother of Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg, died last night (June 10) at about 8.30pm. According to a close family member, Abdul Rahim died of a heart attack while receiving treatment at a private medical centre here. His remains will be prepared at […]
When to start physical activity after a heart attack
ALOR SETAR: Anyone who has experienced a heart attack must know their heart condition before resuming regular physical activity, said cardiologist Dr Abdul Rahim Tahir. Dr Abdul Rahim of Kedah Medical Centre said it is important to make sure that your heart is ready and able to take the pressure as you start to go […]
