Former Malaysia PM Mahathir hospitalized again with infection
The former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has a history of heart problems, has been in and out of hospital in recent years and has undergone bypass surgeries.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 14
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities recovered the bodies of two individuals, who were killed in an aircraft crash on Tuesday. The two victims are Malaysians aged 30 and 42 and had died at the place of the incident, Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said in a statement late Tuesday. (Malaysia-Plane Crash-Death) - - - - KUALA LUMPUR -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been.....»»
Malaysian Chamber eyes Davao’s logistics hub potential
THE Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industries Philippines, Inc. (MCCI) foresees strong business confidence for investing in Davao City, positioning it as a potential world-class logistics hub competing with leading regions in Southeast Asia such as Singapore, Macau, and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia......»»
Malaysia holds historic biz market footprint in city
CONSIDERING the business climate and unique geographic position of Davao City, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) under the trade promotion agency of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has set a historic business market footprint in the city through the Market Immersion Mission, making Davao one of their smart cities in the country, alongside the Philippine’s capital region, Manila......»»
Heart pasabog bilang GLAM Malaysia cover girl: I style according to my mood
PATULOY ang pamamayagpag ng Kapuso star na si Heart Evangelista sa international fashion scene bitbit pa rin siyempre ang bandera ng Pilipinas. Pagkatapos ng viral na pagrampa niya sa Paris Fashion Week, ang latest pasabog naman ni Heart ay ang pagiging cover girl ng GLAM Malaysia kung saan bumandera nga ang iba’t iba niyang paandar.....»»
Minister MacAulay promotes Canada s world-class products in Malaysia and the Philippines
The Government of Canada is deepening ties in the Indo-Pacific region - a key market for Canadian farmers, fishers, and the agri-food sector. February 23, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Malaysia and the Philippines to strengthen regional partnerships and create ne.....»»
Minister MacAulay promotes Canada s world-class products in Malaysia and the Philippines
The Government of Canada is deepening ties in the Indo-Pacific region - a key market for Canadian farmers, fishers, and the agri-food sector. February 23, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Malaysia and the Philippines to strengthen regional partnerships and create ne.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
URC’s Malaysia unit bags 2 international awards
Universal Robina Corp. (URC), the Gokongwei-led listed snack foods giant, has received recognition for its subsidiary in Malaysia......»»
Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12
Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, April 8
TOKYO -- The number of people hospitalized in Japan due to health damage related to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplement containing red yeast rice, or beni-koji, had risen to 212, local media reported on Monday. The figure was updated as of Sunday, with those who have since been discharged included, national news agency Kyodo reported citing the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. (Japan-Drugmaker-He.....»»
216 hospitalized due to food poisoning
Up to 216 people were rushed to a hospital due to food poisoning in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on Monday......»»
Pertussis or whooping cough: 40 child deaths so far this year – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Assistant Health Secretary Albert Domingo reported on Wednesday that as of March 16 this year, some 40 children had died of whooping cough — a respiratory infection also called pertussis. An increase in new pertussis cases nationwide had been observed nationwide, with 28 cases reported from March 10 to 16. READ: What.....»»
De Guzman bags title in Malaysia
Lucas de Guzman did it again......»»
UP Concert Chorus reprising Sama-Sama Together Again with former, current members
The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus is staging "Sama-Sama Together Again," a repeat of their sold-out 60th anniversary show on February 17 at UP Theater......»»
Fujifilm Philippines supports campaign to end TB
Fujifilm Philippines, a global leader in imaging and healthcare technology, has expressed support for the Department of Health and United States Agency for International Development in their campaign to end tuberculosis in the country. 2022 data from the DOH show that around 106 Filipinos die every day from TB, a severe lung infection caused by bacteria......»»
CDC issues health alert for bird flu infection in US
A farm worker in Texas has tested positive for avian influenza, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health alert......»»
Garin sa kababaihan: Huwag mag-panty ngayong summer
Nagbigay ng payo si dating Health Secretary at ngayon ay Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin sa mga kababaihan na huwag na lamang magsuot ng panty ngayong tag-init upang makaiwas sa fungal infection. The post Garin sa kababaihan: Huwag mag-panty ngayong summer first appeared on Abante......»»
Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»
More jabs vs pertussis, measles arriving soon — DOH
The health department said in a statement Monday that it is already distributing 64,400 pentavalent vaccines to curb the spread of pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory infection......»»