Cheaper phone subscription charges for disabled
PUTRAJAYA, 20 June 2019: Persons with disabilities (OKU) are now eligible for discounts between RM10 and RM15 for mobile prepaid and postpaid services, and between RM10 and RM44 for specific …
To stay sane, don’t work more than 8 hours a week
LONDON, 19 June 2019: Researchers at both the Universities of Cambridge and Salford have found we should all be working just eight hours – or one day – per week. …
People in rich nations have least trust in vaccines
LONDON, 19 June 2019: Trust in vaccines – one of the world’s most effective and widely-used medical products – is highest in poorer countries but weaker in wealthier ones where …
Lawsuit against NY subway ban on sex toy ads
NEW YORK, 19 June 2019: A new lawsuit asks why New York City’s subway accepts advertisements depicting erectile dysfunction, bare buttocks, inflatable plastic breasts, “Kyng”-sized condoms and cactuses shaped like …
MySalam has already paid out almost RM350k to B40 group
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 June 2019: The National Health Protection Scheme (mySalam), a government initiative to help the low-income group of B40 deal with financial difficulties when admitted to public hospital …
Public urged to be more sympathetic to people suffering mental health
PETALING JAYA, 18 June 2019: Society must play a role in bringing ‘peduli’ (care) back into our culture and customs to encourage those suffering from mental health challenges (MHC) to …
Driver can be fined if passenger uses smartphone
SYDNEY, 17 June 2019: Drivers beware – traffic police in Australia are being extra vigilant for potential distractions while you’re at the steering wheel along public roads. Sheree Panetta reportedly …
Chengdu polytechnic offers full scholarships for Penangites
GEORGE TOWN, 17 June 2019: Up to 50 Penangites can stand a chance to apply for a full scholarship to enrol in Chengdu Polytechnic, a college located in China’s Sichuan …
Selangor restricts drinking straws from July 1
SHAH ALAM, 16 June 2019: All food and beverage outlets including restaurants in Selangor are prohibited from providing plastic straws at the counter to be freely picked up by customers …
US FDA issues warnings for poo transplants
WASHINGTON, 14 June 2019: While still experimental faecal transplants could supposedly bring about a variety of health benefits, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday issued a safety warning …