May 21, 2021

Dr Mahathir says Malaysia should swallow bitter pill to amp up fight against Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged Malaysians to take the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic more seriously, lest further complacency leads to more loss of life that could have been prevented. He said that Putrajaya has claimed to have spent over RM600 billion in the fight against the pandemic. […]

May 19, 2021

Vaping could augment the risk of developing asthma

NEW YORK — Teenagers and young adults using an electronic cigarette are at a higher risk of developing asthma and asthma attacks according to an American study. Vaping may significantly increase the risk of developing asthma. While e-cigarettes are often presented as less harmful than smoking the classic versions, they are still bad for your […]

May 14, 2021

MIT professor receives online praise for mobile crib in office for student’s baby

PETALING JAYA — A Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor has warmed hearts online after setting up a mobile crib in his office for his student’s baby. Troy Littleton took to Twitter to share a picture of the mobile crib that allowed his graduate student to work on her thesis while having her nine-month-old infant […]

May 14, 2021

Vaccination schedule decides Covid-19 end

Kuala Lampur — Are you afraid to take the vaccine? I’ve decided. It was not difficult. For those who have not – decided or do the next step to sign up – hear this. It’s a plebe’s view, full of holes. An unentitled person who incidentally shares your fears in this time of disease. For […]

May 13, 2021

Group proposes replacing Asean, citing body’s failure to uphold human rights, reform

KUALA LUMPUR — Former and current lawmakers from South-east Asia have called for the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) to be replaced, citing the regional body’s failure to uphold democracy and human rights. Asean has been around for over five decades, but the group, the South East Asia Community (SEAC), said it has not […]

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