VOICES
ANIMAL HEALTH
DVS Facing 50% Veterinary Officer Shortage Nationwide: Minister
Mat Sabu says DVS is short of 257 veterinary officers, with 255 filled posts against 512 needed, leaving DVS operating at half of its required manpower nationwide. Vacancies can't be filled automatically because appointments are subject to JPA approval.
ART Enables US As New Source Country For Food Security: KPKM
KPKM minister Mat Sabu says the ART pact allows Malaysia to use the US as a new food supply source and expand agricultural exports. The deal also commits Malaysia to recognise US food safety and SPS standards in future trade agreements.
MALAYSIA
New Survey Reveals Gaps In Diabetes Care Awareness
A new survey by Abbott, the global health care company, found that while nine out of 10 Malaysians living with diabetes regularly check their glucose levels, nearly 40 per cent do not recall their HbA1c levels.
Two Doctors, Hospital Awarded RM1m Costs In Dismissal Of Negligence Suit Over Neonatal Case
In a neonatal septic arthritis case of a premature baby born at Prince Court in 2016, who recovered in 2 weeks, the High Court dismissed a medical negligence suit, awarding RM1 mil costs to a neonatologist, paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, and the hospital.
WORLD
Child Suicide Exposes Indonesia’s Mental Health Gap
Indonesia is seeing rising signs of suicidality among children as school pressure, economic stress and limited mental‑health support strain young lives.
How Floods And Landslides Are Triggering Deadly Diseases In Indonesia
Flooding, building debris, and damaged drainage systems are creating new breeding sites for mosquitoes and flies. Implementing targeted vector surveillance, enhancing emergency drainage systems, and maintaining effective waste management can help.
