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Asean reaffirms commitment to strengthen global health security: Dzulkefly

The Health Minister said that Malaysia on behalf of all our ASEAN member states underscored the region’s continued efforts to tackle transnational health issues shaped involving climate change, economic disparities and geo-political challenges

Covid-19 cut global lifespan by nearly two years: WHO 

In its peak between 2019 and 2021, life expectancy fell to 71.4 years, similar to 2012 levels, wiping a decade of progress

Prepare now for ‘Disease X’, WHO chief warns leaders

World Health Organisation director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned the global community to prepare to fight “Disease X”, the next potential pandemic, amid a lack of preparation at present.

Zaliha assures Malaysia’s readiness for possible outbreaks

The Health Ministry, through its Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre, is ready to handle any possible outbreak or pandemic in the near future, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source