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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
Budget 2027: ProtectHealth Welcomes RM280m For Health Screening, Hospital Outsourcing
The allocations will support ProtectHealth’s continuing role in expanding access to care across both preventive and hospital services.
MP Backs 30% Specialisation Quota For Doctors In Sabah, Sarawak
Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii supports a new 30% specialisation quota reserved for doctors in Sabah and Sarawak, but tells Putrajaya to go further by increasing remuneration, fixing service duration for East Malaysia postings, and improving staff quarters.
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.
