Ministries to address parallel pathway issue

KUALA LUMPUR: The parallel pathway programme for medical specialists issue will be jointly addresed by the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and the Health Ministry (MOH). Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (pic) said the decision was made following a discussion with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, as well as representatives … Read more

Schools’ outdoor activities to be halted during heatwave

PUTRAJAYA: Schools at locations with level one hot weather status or temperatures above 35ºC should temporarily suspend outdoor activities. Health director-general Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said if the weather status changes to “heatwave” status, the Education Ministry can take the necessary action, including school closure, as contained in its Guidelines for the Closure of … Read more

Singapore issues advisory for travellers as covid cases jump to 56,000 in a week, hospitalisations rise

The Singapore Health Ministry has issued fresh advisory to the island nations citizens and travellers as COVID-19 infections continue to rise. According to the ministry, there were estimated 56,043 cases COVID-19 cases in the week of 3 to 9 December 2023, rising from 32,035 cases in the previous week. The average daily COVID-19 hospitalisations has … Read more