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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
Aged Care Homes Struggle To Upgrade As Families Cannot Afford Higher Fees
AgeCope president Delren Terrence Douglas says financial constraints, inconsistent local council rules and staff shortages make it difficult for aged care homes to upgrade. Families cannot afford monthly fees of RM3,000-RM5,000 but expect that standard of care, he says.
Hospital Admissions Drive Up Employees’ Medical Bills 12-Fold, PMCare Says
PMCare data show hospitalised employees incurred median annual medical bills of RM18,548, against RM1,512 for outpatient-only patients. Employees with worsening or multiple chronic conditions can also rack up costs without hospitalisation.
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.
