JOHOR BARU: Johor has directed its Health Department to get in touch with Singapore’s health authorities following the first case of monkeypox in the island republic. State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said while no such cases have been detected in Malaysia just yet, preparations are being made to ensure there is no outbreak of the virus locally. … [Read more...] about Johor on alert after first monkeypox case detected in Singapore
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Johor seeking allocation for new RM500mil hospital in Kempas
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor wants to build a brand-new hospital in Kempas to complement existing government medical facilities. The Johor Health Department, with the support of the Health Ministry, is in the process of getting the Hospital Sultanah Aminah 2 project included in the upcoming Federal budget, said Johor health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon ( pic ). … [Read more...] about Johor seeking allocation for new RM500mil hospital in Kempas
Johor has monkeypox measures in place
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Preparations are being made to ensure there is no outbreak of monkeypox in Johor, including getting in touch with Singapore health authorities, says Ling Tian Soon. The Johor health and unity committee chairman said this following the first case of monkeypox detected in Singapore. “Notices have been issued to those working on the front line, especially the … [Read more...] about Johor has monkeypox measures in place
Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend condolences over Arshad Ayub’s passing
SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, have extended their condolences to the family of eminent education figure, the late Tun Arshad Ayub. In a post on the Selangor Royal Office official Facebook page, Sultan Sharafuddin said the late Arshad was greatly admired for his efforts, vision … [Read more...] about Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend condolences over Arshad Ayub’s passing
Malays make up over 83% of hardcore poor in Johor, says exco member
ISKANDAR PUTERI: More than 83% of the hardcore poor in Johor under the eKasih national poverty database are Malays, says a state exco member. A total of 4,726 people in the eKasih database was categorised as hardcore poor as of May 31, said state women, family and community development committee chairman Khairin Nisa Ismail @ Md On. "From the figure, 3,926 are Malays … [Read more...] about Malays make up over 83% of hardcore poor in Johor, says exco member