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MALAYSIA
STAR Project Cuts Non-Critical Emergency Cases At HTAR By 32%
2 June, 2023
Green Zone (non-critical) emergency cases at HTAR Klang consistently dropped from Feb-April this year, alongside a consistent rise in Yellow Zone (semi-critical) cases; Red Zone (critical) outpatient arrivals fluctuated. The STAR project began March 25.
NHMS Survey: One-Third Of Malaysian Teens Are Overweight Or Obese
1 June, 2023
The NHMS 2022 finds 1 in 3 Malaysian teens aged 13-17 is overweight/ obese, 4 in 5 are physically inactive, 2 in 3 lead sedentary lifestyles, 1 in 3 drink soft drinks daily, 1 in 10 eat fast food at least 3 days/ week, 4 in 5 don't eat enough fruits & veg.
WORLD
If Your City Is Sinking, Why Not Make It Float?
22 May, 2023
Floating cities are emerging as a possible solution for residents of many of the world's sinking megacities, if they can be built and operated sustainably.
Jakarta Acts To Stop Being The Next Atlantis
19 May, 2023
Stopping Jakarta sinking cannot happen overnight, but the city is finally taking the action needed to stop groundwater extraction.