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ANIMAL HEALTH
Heat, Haze Squeeze Livestock Farmers As Egg Output Falls
Livestock farmers in Malaysia are spending more to protect animals from heat and haze, as some report lower egg, poultry, and milk production. Experts caution that haze alone cannot explain the losses.
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.
MALAYSIA
Liquid Nicotine Exemption Contradicts Planned Vape Ban: Bandar Kuching MP
Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii tells Putrajaya to be honest about whether it still intends to ban vape, after the Poisons Board reportedly approved a proposed exemption of liquid nicotine from the Poisons List. “The rakyat deserves an honest explanation.”
Poisons Board Endorses Proposed Exemption Of Liquid Nicotine
The Poisons Board has approved Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad’s proposal to exempt liquid nicotine from the Poisons List, paving the way to once again legalise nicotine vape via a minister’s order, even as Dr Dzul previously claimed he wanted to ban vape.
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.
