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ANIMAL HEALTH
Farmers Expected To Miss Planting Amid Fertiliser Shortages: PM’s Economic Adviser
PM's economic adviser Nurhisham Hussein says farmers in Malaysia will likely miss planting towards the end of the year due to global fertiliser shortages. He adds that 90% of Malaysia's fertiliser use goes to palm oil, with only 10% for food crops.
UPM Pioneers New Fish Surgery Technique In Malaysia
UPM has pioneered a new fish surgery technique based on a recirculating anaesthesia system, the first of its kind in Malaysia. The Fish Anaesthetic Delivery System allows surgery to be performed outside of water without disrupting the fish's oxygen supply.
MALAYSIA
ProtectHealth Improves GP Benefits, Targets 40-Something Adults To Boost Take-Up
ProtectHealth has raised GP fees and doubled follow-up payments under Peka B40. Despite providing free health screenings, take-up rates are very low at 27%. Hence, ProtectHealth plans to target adults in their 40s by appealing to family responsibility.
A 680km Journey To Save Young Lives
Sepeda Amal Borneo 2026 calls on public support to help fund life-saving surgeries and care for children facing life-threatening and often overlooked medical conditions.
WORLD
Smartphone Apps Are Changing How We Study Everyday Brain Activity
Natural EEGs can support long-term monitoring outside hospitals for people with neurological disorders, and help others track health issues such as fatigue, workload stress, or flagging attention during routine activities.
How Mathematical Modelling Can Save Lives Of TB Patients
By using real world data, mathematical models can help policymakers reach patients who would benefit most from an intervention, and better identify their needs.
