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ANIMAL HEALTH
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.
Pork Importers Back Pig Farming Ban In Selangor
A pork importers' group backs total reliance on imported pork in Selangor, arguing that local farmers can't afford the scale needed for pollution control. PPPKM says imported pork already covers 80% of demand, claiming imported pork is cheaper and safer.
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.
Specialist Gets Warning Letter After Raising Miri Hospital’s Doctor Shortage
MOH’s integrity unit has issued a warning letter to a Miri Hospital specialist, who highlighted doctor shortages on social media. Miri Hospital’s administration is also seeking to identify another specialist, who wrote to CodeBlue about alleged wage theft.
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.
