MOH starts short-stay wards to solve emergency department overcrowding
TO solve the problem of overcrowding in emergency departments the Health Ministry (MOH) has introduced short-stay wards in hospitals that have excess space, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said the initiative has been implemented in several MOH hospitals and it was proposed that ward criteria be improved to reduce waiting time especially for […]
13 killed in building collapse in Syria’s second city
A BUILDING collapsed today in Syria’s second city of Aleppo, killing 13 people including children, authorities and media reported. The state news agency SANA had initially given a death toll of 10 before quoting an interior ministry statement revising it upwards to 13 and projecting that it was likely to rise.
DID issues 24-hour flash flood warning for six states
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) has issued an early alert over the possibility of flash floods within 24 hours in six states. Read full story
MCA open house celebrated in spirit of unity govt, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: MCA is honoured to welcome multicultural guests to its Lunar New Year open house, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Govt targeting 5 million China tourists this year
THE Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry is aiming to attract five million tourists from China this year compared with 3.1 million in 2019, says minister Tiong King Sing. Tiong said the target was set following China’s decision to reopen its borders on January 8 after three years of restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eritrean forces seen leaving two towns in Ethiopia’s Tigray
CONVOYS of Eritrean troops have been seen leaving two towns in the war-torn Ethiopian region of Tigray, where they had spent the past two years supporting the Ethiopian army in its campaign against Tigrayan rebels, locals told AFP. According to witnesses, troops have been leaving Shire and Adwa since Friday afternoon for an unknown destination, […]
Multiple casualties at California Lunar New Year festival shooting
POLICE were at the scene of a shooting in southern California that has caused a number of casualties, US media reported today, citing law enforcement. Nine people have died in a mass shooting in a predominantly Asian city in southern California, local law enforcement said today.
Boycotting won’t solve cost of living crisis
BOYCOTT – the new trend being advocated by newly minted Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
‘Frustrated’ Gauff breaks down in tears after Australian Open exit
COCO Gauff broke down in tears during an emotional press conference following her surprise exit from the Australian Open at the last-16 stage on Sunday. The 18-year-old usually cuts a composed figure under the glare of the world’s media, despite her tender age.
Teen drowns, another missing at Tanjung Balau beach
KOTA TINGGI: A 16-year-old boy drowned, while another teenager was missing after swimming at the Tanjung Balau beach here. Read full story