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Tackling the dual challenge of NCDs and senior patients
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (267+ words) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's healthcare system is still not adequately prepared for a rapidly ageing population, particularly with the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says the Malaysian Medical Association. Its president, Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, said the nation faces a dual…...
Liek Hou turns rival into winning partner
4+ day, 2+ min ago (174+ words) PETALING JAYA: National para shuttler Cheah Liek Hou (pic) went from rivals to partners with Brazil's Yuki Rodrigues, and the switch paid off handsomely. Liek Hou and Ridrigues stormed to the men's doubles SU5 (upper body impairment) title at the Spanish…...
Rethinking Care in a changing Malaysia
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (1172+ words) In her mid-30s and the sole breadwinner of her family, she juggled work while caring for her father, then in his late 60s. "I wasn't able to find a job I truly loved, as my priority was to earn as much as…...
'As long as you can': Dr M returns to work
1+ week, 1+ day ago (116+ words) PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad returned to work at the Perdana Leadership Foundation on Wednesday (March 25). Read full story 'As long as you can': Dr M returns to work PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad returned to work at…...
Mixed Martial Arts-Evloev edges Murphy to set up UFC featherweight title shot
1+ week, 4+ day ago (350+ words) LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Russia's Movsar "Evloev overcame a point deduction for a foul to edge a majority decision "win over Lerone Murphy at Saturday's UFC fight at the O2 Arena, "likely punching his ticket to a title fight againstfeatherweight champion Alexander…...
Mason Jones takes decision in bloody win over Axel Sola at UFC London
1+ week, 4+ day ago (404+ words) Fireworks erupted early between lightweights Mason Jones "and previously unbeaten Axel Sola in the fight of the night at UFC London on Saturday. Jones, "a winner by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28), improved to 18-2 and both fighters left the "octagon bloodied. Jones was…...
Sarawak panel marks key step towards health autonomy
1+ week, 5+ day ago (408+ words) PETALING JAYA: A newly operational Sarawak-level medical committee marks a key step towards addressing the state's healthcare shortage and advancing its autonomy in the sector. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Sarawak Medical Committee under the…...
Health Ministry to probe claims of foreign patients exploiting loophole for free treatment, says Dr Dzul
2+ week, 4+ day ago (507+ words) PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry will investigate allegations that some foreign patients have violated administrative procedures to avoid paying hospital deposits. The allegations are believed to have stemmed from a Kuala Lumpur Hospital nurse's…...
Prioritise your health, women urged
2+ week, 4+ day ago (504+ words) More plans mooted to boost early detection and treatment KUALA LUMPUR: Many women prioritise their families and devote much of their time caring for others while neglecting their own well-being, says Wanita MCA chief Datuk Wong You Fong. She said…...
MMA-Rousey launches Netflix comeback fight with sharp words for UFC
3+ week, 1+ day ago (641+ words) LOS ANGELES, California, March 10 (Reuters) - Ronda Rousey used the "launch of her long-awaited comeback fight to deliver a sweeping broadside against the UFC on Tuesday, accusing the organisation of failing its fighters "financially as she announced her May 16 return to…...