The findings in the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023 shows that adult Malaysian Indians are facing higher prevalence when they have depression, diabetes and obesity. The percentage of Indians with depression is 6.9% (approximately 84,598 people). It is higher than the national prevalence of 4.6%. Their prevalence for diabetes is 26.4% (approximately 350,492 people)…
Only three social media platforms have obtained the Application Service Provider Class [ASP(C)], revealed Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. “As of Aug 31 2025, three social media and internet messaging service provider companies have been licensed under ASP(C). “They are WeChat International Pvt Ltd, TikTok Pvt Ltd and Telegram Messenger Inc. “The Malaysian Communication and…
The ratio of foreigners using government hospitals compared to Malaysians is 1 foreigner for every 52 patients in 2024. “Overall the number of foreigners seeking treatment in government hospitals is still low at 1.93%,” said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad in his written reply in Dewan Negara. Figuratively there are 462,140 foreigners to…
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) have rose from the fourth to the second spot among the top 10 busiest airports in Southeast Asia. It did over a period six months by recording a 10% spike in the number of seats departing between March and August. According to the Malaysian Airports Holdings Bhd, the spoke…
Israel’s military on Tuesday ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive, after Israel warned it would step up its military attacks in the strip in a “mighty hurricane” if Hamas does not free the last hostages it holds. Taking over the city of one million Palestinians complicates ceasefire efforts to end…
Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that Thaksin’s 2023 detention in a VIP hospital wing, instead of jail, means his prison sentence was not fully served. “The defendant knew the facts or was aware of the situation that he was not in critical emergency,” the court said in a statement. “The defendant only had a chronic illness…
Penang may have a shorter term instead of a full five year term. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has hinted that it is unlikely for the state government to serve out its full term. “DAP must be fully prepared to face the upcoming elections, which could take place within the next 18 to 24 months,…
Hamas said it was ready to “immediately sit at the negotiating table” following what it described as “some ideas from the American side aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement”. Their statement came soon after US President Donald Trump said he had issued his “last warning” to Hamas to accept a deal to release hostages in…
The Commonwealth of World Chinatowns (CWC) network has launched its own voice channel with the debut of the New Asia Currents portal as its official media platform. The portal founded by veteran media practitioner Lim Siang Jin with another seasoned comrade Sebastian Lim as its editor; the New Asia Currents in their words, are news…
MIC deputy president Datuk M Saravanan pointed out that Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan had selective memory as it was Umno who had, repeatedly decided unilaterally, without the approval of the BN Supreme Council. “Honestly, when I see this sudden concern about “discussing at BN meetings,” I don’t know whether to cry or…
