AFTER battling with Covid-19 for more than 19 months, Malaysia is set to move to an endemic stage, from a pandemic, although the exact date has yet to be announced. What is certain is that we will have to live…
There has been an increase in chatter about cannabis in recent years, particularly when it comes to legalising medical cannabis? It was recently brought up by Muar MP Syed Saddiq. But should Malaysia legalise medical benefits? And what would be…
Infectious disease expert Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman highlights poor infrastructure in cramped PPR flats that make it difficult for people to self-isolate if they’re exposed to the virus. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Covid-19 has disproportionately impacted the country’s most…
Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says Malaysia’s health spending at 3.8% of GDP is “totally inadequate”, calling for more investments into automation and digitisation of the health care system. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia’s health care system was unprepared to face…
A bipartisan parliamentary group has urged the Home Ministry and relevant stakeholders to take immediate steps to ensure that the new directives on remand proceedings are complied with. In a statement today, the All-Party Parliament Group Malaysia (APPGM) commended the…
SPECIAL REPORT | When it was midnight, “T” sat back against the wall of his temporary cell at the Pengkalan Chepa Prison, listening to his roommates snore while waiting for his turn to sleep. “I can’t sleep yet, I have…
PETALING JAYA: Infectious diseases expert Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says the public should not place too much emphasis on achieving herd immunity against Covid-19 through vaccinations. Instead, vaccines should be seen for their benefits in reducing the transmission of the deadly…
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s very own Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman has been appointed as a member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Science Council. The WHO Science Council is a high-level Scientific Advisory Group that will act as the voice…
The All Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia for the Reform of All Places of Detention (APPGM) wants to be part of an inclusive national Covid-19 task force. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 — A bipartisan parliamentary group called today for immediate reform…
THE room is narrow and, as described by Human Resources Minister M. Saravanan, like a buffalo cage, dirty and smelly. That is the real situation of the hostel. The minister was shocked after inspecting the living conditions of foreign workers…
