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27 men, including 3 civil servants, caught in a ketum (kratom) raid in Selangor by the National Anti-Drug Agency 🚨

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Why hasn't the rain cleared the haze? Indonesian smoke keeps drifting in during the monsoon transition. Relief may only come when Northeast Monsoon winds shift 🌫️

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Haze update: schools in KL, Putrajaya and 5 states reopen tomorrow, but ALL outdoor activities are suspended. Masks advised, esp. for kids with respiratory sympto…

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Medical insurance premiums are going up 9% a year with Hong Leong Assurance – about 50% cumulative by 2030. Those 60+ on the lowest plan get a one-year deferment …

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Should Malaysia pay more for PCV15 or PCV20? Experts say stronger local surveillance is needed before switching from PCV13 to higher-valency pneumococcal vaccines.

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190 private specialists reportedly lost cashless insurance facilities. MPs warn patients could face treatment delays or hefty upfront bills. Bank Negara is urged …

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Teen vaping in Malaysia rose from 9.8% to 14.9% (2017–2022). Quit help is on MySejahtera 🚭

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Nada: Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis have Malaysia's highest drug abuse rates 💊

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