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In line with public health objectives, tax rates on vape products should be increased relative to cigarettes and heated tobacco sticks. A balanced tax framework can discourage uptake among youth, align with harm reduction goals for smokers and generate revenue for health programs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only
In line with public health objectives, tax rates on vape products should be increased relative to cigarettes and heated tobacco sticks. A balanced tax framework can discourage uptake among youth, align with harm reduction goals for smokers and generate revenue for health programs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only
LETTERS
From Crisis to Collaboration: Why Harm Reduction is Malaysia’s Public Health Opportunity
ALMOST two decades ago, I stood at the frontlines of Malaysia’s HIV epidemic, a time when fear,...
Childhood obesity has become a global health crisis, with poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, fuelled by screen time and lack of physical activity, contributing to this "epidemic”. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
Childhood obesity has become a global health crisis, with poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, fuelled by screen time and lack of physical activity, contributing to this "epidemic”. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily
HEALTH
Too young, too heavy: Malaysia’s rising childhood obesity crisis
KUALA LUMPUR - Like any other teenager, Muhammad Mikhael Qaiser Mohd Yuzaini longs to participate in...
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Photo for illustration purpose only. - Bernama photo
National
Recognise ‘text neck’ syndrome as an occupational disease, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR - Neck pain or stiffness and watery or tired eyes are often dismissed as minor...
One of the major challenges in tackling CKD in Malaysia is the lack of public awareness around kidney health and the importance of regular check-ups. Photo: Canva
One of the major challenges in tackling CKD in Malaysia is the lack of public awareness around kidney health and the importance of regular check-ups. Photo: Canva
HEALTH
The silent epidemic, why chronic kidney disease remains largely ignored in Malaysia
DESPITE being one of the most common non-communicable diseases in Malaysia, Chronic Kidney Disease...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
Culture
Preventing universities from becoming HIV hotspots
THE recent revelation that 222 students in higher learning institutions were diagnosed with human...
Ovidio Guzman is accused of conspiring to ship cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana into the United States, via a faction of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel founded by his father. - AFP file photo
Ovidio Guzman is accused of conspiring to ship cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana into the United States, via a faction of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel founded by his father. - AFP file photo
World
Son of kingpin 'El Chapo' to plead guilty to drug trafficking in US
NEW YORK - A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has agreed to plead guilty to...
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Hospital Permai Johor Bahru Dr Nor Rahidah Abd Rahim speaks during at the Malaysian Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Psychiatry Conference (M-CHAMP) 2025 on May 27. - Photo by Bernama
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Hospital Permai Johor Bahru Dr Nor Rahidah Abd Rahim speaks during at the Malaysian Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Psychiatry Conference (M-CHAMP) 2025 on May 27. - Photo by Bernama
National
Mental health struggles drive rise in school refusal among children, teens
IPOH - Rising cases of school refusal among children and adolescents in Malaysia are being driven by...
In Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, 4.35 million people suffer from gout, with cases rising 21 per cent from 1990 to 2020. Photo: Canva
In Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, 4.35 million people suffer from gout, with cases rising 21 per cent from 1990 to 2020. Photo: Canva
HEALTH
Gout: A growing health concern in Malaysia
MALAYSIA is facing an increase in cases of gout, which has become a public health crisis due to the...
US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for the Ambassador to China, former Republican Senator of Georgia, David Perdue at the White House in Washington, DC, May 7, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for the Ambassador to China, former Republican Senator of Georgia, David Perdue at the White House in Washington, DC, May 7, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
World
Trump replaces surgeon general pick with wellness influencer
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is picking a wellness influencer to be US...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
National
Autism prevalence in US rises to 1 in 31 kids: CDC
LOS ANGELES - About 1 in 31 American children aged 8 years were diagnosed with autism spectrum...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
Forest exploration activities bring children closer to nature
We scroll past footage of children in rubble because the next reel is a dancing cat. We have outsourced empathy to a share button. When a pandemic struck, we hoarded masks and snarled at neighbours. Photo for illustration purposes only.
We scroll past footage of children in rubble because the next reel is a dancing cat. We have outsourced empathy to a share button. When a pandemic struck, we hoarded masks and snarled at neighbours. Photo for illustration purposes only.
Have we actually forgotten what civilisation means?
Samsuri (right, in purple) during a press conference at the Reset convention on Saturday. (Photo by HAZELEN)
Samsuri (right, in purple) during a press conference at the Reset convention on Saturday. (Photo by HAZELEN)
PN open to Parti Wawasan Negara’s entry, says Samsuri
Abdul Hadi (second from right) bersama Hamzah (left) dan Ahmad Samsuri (second from right) at the Malaysia Reset Convention at Taman Harmoni, Tanah Merah, Kelantan on Saturday. (PHOTO BY HAZEL)
Abdul Hadi (second from right) bersama Hamzah (left) dan Ahmad Samsuri (second from right) at the Malaysia Reset Convention at Taman Harmoni, Tanah Merah, Kelantan on Saturday. (PHOTO BY HAZEL)
Bersatu’s fate in Perikatan Nasional to be decided in upcoming meeting, says PN chairman
England's forward #09 Harry Kane (C) and teammates warm up during a training session as part of the team's preparation for its FIFA World Cup football tournament opening match against Croatia at the team's training camp in Palm Beach Gardens on June 9, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
England's forward #09 Harry Kane (C) and teammates warm up during a training session as part of the team's preparation for its FIFA World Cup football tournament opening match against Croatia at the team's training camp in Palm Beach Gardens on June 9, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
England finally recover possession... of their stolen World Cup boots
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Viral ‘foreigner-built’ flat in Kajang actually occupied by locals, police say
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Man breaks leg after alleged impact from world's largest tipping bucket at Penang water park
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
Police arrest mother of two children who fell from Tampoi apartment
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
A collapsed building is seen after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. - (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP)
A collapsed building is seen after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. - (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP)
Seven-year-old girl killed by stepsister after quarrel over mobile phone dispute, body hidden in wardrobe
Region 7 Police Commander Lieutenant General Pisit Tanprasert said investigations found the victim was believed to have been killed at their home in Ban Thi Khrong, Tambon Prang Phle, on the afternoon of May 30. Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen
Region 7 Police Commander Lieutenant General Pisit Tanprasert said investigations found the victim was believed to have been killed at their home in Ban Thi Khrong, Tambon Prang Phle, on the afternoon of May 30. Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen
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