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Researchers developed a rapid testing technique of saliva using paper coated in gold and silver nanoparticles to create a highly sensitive sensor that records the Raman spectrum - the process by which a substance scatters laser light which is used to identify molecules - of saliva samples. - 123RF photo

THE rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in Malaysia, including semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), has highlighted gaps between regulation and enforcement, with authorities continuing to uncover illegal online sales and social-media promotions.

A sign shows the direction to the Jewel complex at Singapore Changi Airport in Singapore on April 10, 2025. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Hussein said such items were often disguised as everyday goods, such as soap or supplements and stressed that the department had established a specialised CyberNarco Intel Unit to monitor and counter drug-related activities on social media. - Bernama file photo

Firemen carry out extinguishing operations at a house that caught fire along Jalan Lahat, Simpang Pulai, which claimed the life of an elderly person on Wednesday. Photo: Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM)

Ayob Khan (second from left), accompanied by two of his officers, met the fish trader (second from right) at Sandakan Jetty, Sabah after he was successfully rescued. Photo courtesy of PDRM

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity and diabetes are among the main contributors to the increased risk of various types of cancer. - 123RF photo

AI-based scams such as deepfake videos and voice cloning had been reported internationally, however situation in Malaysia was different due to safeguards in place. - Photo illustrated via Canva

Siti Kamsiah cautioned that emotional changes in children, such as social withdrawal, frequent crying, or signs of depression, could be early warning signs of sextortion. - File photo