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Malaysia Reports First COVID-19 Death In 2025
Bernama
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June 19, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded its first COVID-19-related death of the year during Epidemiological Week 24 (ME24), according to the Health Ministry (MOH). The fatality involved a patient with serious comorbidities, including...
Malaysia reports first Covid-19 death of 2025
Borneo Post
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June 19, 2025
People walking with face masks on along the Kuching Waterfront. – Photo by Roystein Emmor PUTRAJAYA (June 19): Malaysia recorded its first Covid-19-related death of the year during Epidemiological Week 24 (ME24), according to the Health Ministry...
Amid rising costs, Putrajaya mulls allowing Malaysians to tap EPF Account 2 savings for private hospital cover
Malay Mail
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 – Malaysians may soon be able to pull their savings from Account 2 of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) to pay for monthly health insurance premiums, Putrajaya has suggested. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad was...
Living in limbo: The precarious existence of refugees in Malaysia
Monash University Lens
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June 20, 2025
As of the end of January 2025, the refugee crisis in Malaysia has reached a critical point, with approximately 192,420 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Approximately 65% are...
Sri Pahang's Absence A Big Loss - Zainal Abidin
Bernama
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Sri Pahang FC's decision to skip the 2025/2026 Malaysia League (M-League) season is a big loss to Malaysian football, said former Pahang coach Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan. Zainal, who was also a legend of The...
Stagflation fears, US data to shape Bursa sentiment next week, say analysts
Malay Mail
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, tracking Wall Street’s performance as markets digest signals from the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), said an analyst. UOB Kay Hian Wealth...
Systemic overhaul needed to reform healthcare
The Sun Daily
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June 20, 2025
PETALING JAYA: With Malaysia’s healthcare system under mounting strain, health experts and consumer advocates are calling on the government to deliver bold, systemic reforms – not just promises. They say only transformative change can address a...
‘We collect taxes to return them to the people’: PM justifies SST expansion, says Malaysians to benefit through welfare benefits
Malay Mail
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June 20, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today assured the public that his administration’s fiscal reform will not compromise the welfare of the majority. Speaking to Finance Ministry staff, he said that broadening the tax...
Malaysia records first Covid-19 death of 2025
The Malaysian Star
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June 19, 2025
PETALING JAYA: The country's first death due to Covid-19 of this year has been recorded. The Health Ministry said that the death occurred during Epidemiological Week 24 (June 8-15). "The individual had serious comorbidities, which were heart...
Malaysia reports first Covid-19 fatality this year involving high-risk patient, says Health Ministry
Malay Mail
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June 19, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — Malaysia recorded its first Covid-19 death this year in the 24th epidemiological week of 2025 (ME 24/2025), involving an individual with serious comorbidities and no second booster dose, the Health Ministry (MoH) said today....
From Angsana to Mempari: Trees that can transform Malaysia’s urban landscape
Malay Mail
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Trees in cities are more than just decorative elements. They play a critical role in mitigating heat gain from hard surfaces by providing shade and releasing cool air through evapotranspiration, natural processes that make...
Cooling crisis: Why Malaysia’s urban trees are critical in the heatwave battle
Malay Mail
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — You’re enjoying a bowl of cendol under a large angsana tree. The sun is at its peak, with temperatures reaching 33°Celsius. Yet, in the shade, the air feels cooler, and you feel at ease despite the blazing rays. As the...
Malaysia to host opening round of 2025/2026 Michelin 24H Series Middle East – first-ever stop in the Far East
Paultan
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June 19, 2025
Malaysia has been chosen as the host of the opening race of the 2025/2026 Michelin 24H Series Middle East, which is set to take place at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit during the first week of December this year. This will be the...
Selayang medical camp draws over 300 for health screenings
The Malaysian Star
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June 19, 2025
Over 300 people benefitted from a one-day medical camp held at Rumah Amal Cheshire Selangor (RACS) in Selayang. Organised by Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise (RCBKS), the camp saw medical, vision and cancer screenings for RACS residents as well...
Sabah’s RM44 million biggest slice of health budget
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 20, 2025
Sabah’s RM44 million biggest slice of health budget Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 By: Garry Lewis Text Size: Dark Mode: Off TAMBUNAN: Sabah made history by receiving the largest allocation under the Ministry...
Special meeting to address problematic projects: Ministry of Health Malaysia
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 20, 2025
Special meeting to address problematic projects: Ministry of Health Malaysia Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 By: Garry Lewis Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Lukanisman said the meeting is expected to review the...
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Malaysiakini
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June 19, 2025
Malaysia recorded its first Covid-19-related death of the year during Epidemiological Week 24 (ME24), according to the Health Ministry. The fatality involved a patient with serious comorbidities, including heart disease and diabetes, who had not...
Malaysia, Russia to sign MoU on disaster management cooperation this year
The Malaysian Star
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June 19, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said the MoU will serve as a practical framework...
Malaysian NGO Announces Plan For 1,000-Ship Flotilla To Break Gaza Blockade
The Rakyat Post
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June 19, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) has launched a global-scale humanitarian initiative, ‘1000 Flotilla’, as an...
Baby in Malaysia dies after being pinned under father who had fatal heart attack
The Straits Times
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June 19, 2025
The baby died while receiving treatment at the hospital.PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY A three-month-old boy in Malaysia died after he was pinned under his dead father, who had a heart attack. The two were found by the infant’s mother at their home...