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ANIMAL HEALTH
Second Red-Bellied Piranha Caught In Klau River: Group
Jejak Air Tawar announces the second catch of a red-bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri) in Klau River in Raub, after a specimen was first discovered last August. Red-bellied piranha have razor-sharp teeth. DOF previously couldn't confirm a population.
Public Health Starts With Nutritious Food: Health Minister
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said public health starts with safe, nutritious food, calling local agricultural production the “first line of defence” against disease. He said a healthy society begins with the quality of nutrition on the people’s plates.
MALAYSIA
‘I Got My Tdap Immunisation To Protect My Baby From The Start’
When mothers receive the Tdap vaccination during pregnancy, their bodies produce antibodies that are passed on to the foetus, which will protect the newborns during the first few months of life.
Philip Morris Visits Perlis Mufti, Touts ‘Safer’ Cigarettes
Philip Morris Malaysia and economist Muhammed Abdul Khalid met with Perlis Mufti Dr Maza yesterday. The tobacco giant touted "safer" alternatives to conventional cigarettes. The mufti says a product can be considered halal if side effects are controllable.
WORLD
A Toxic Recipe For Social Disconnect And Disaffection
Australians were less engaged in their communities, lonelier, unhappier and less satisfied with life, even before the present turmoil. But there is cause for hope.
APSMI Calls For Stronger Health Literacy As The Foundation For Responsible Self-Care Across Asia-Pacific
Self-care is defined as the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain well-being, and manage health conditions, with or without the support of health care professionals.
