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Haze alert: MOH reports respiratory infections up 10.43% and conjunctivitis up 26.47% in a week. Limit time outdoors if vulnerable. 😷

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Healthy ageing needs more than treating illness. Johor researchers explored dementia, loneliness, women’s health, genetics and how Malaysia can prepare healthcare…

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Malaysia’s National Sports Day event at Bukit Jalil has been postponed because of haze. Authorities say the move protects participants and the public from outdoor…

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Haze warning for childcare: Malaysian authorities urge taska operators to stop outdoor activities and closely monitor API readings to protect young children. 😷

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Haze forces schools in Melaka, Negri Sembilan, Selangor, KL, Putrajaya and Rompin to close. Lessons move online as officials warn of health risks. 😷

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Influenza cases are rising in Penang. Doctors say stay home until fever-free for 24 hours without medication; high-risk groups should consider vaccination. 🦠

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RM200 MediAsas premium help for up to 200,000 SME workers in Budget 2027. Cost about RM40m, paid to private insurers and takaful operators. 🧾

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