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Nov 7
05:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Don Mueang drug checks with sniffer dogs target international flights
The ONCB and the airport's anti-drug task force picked passengers' bags at random on arriving and departing international flights, found nothing illegal and plan more checks. The story Don Mueang drug checks …
Nov 7
02:11
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US reports highest number of measles cases in 35 years
State health officials have reported at least eight deaths related to the highly contagious but highly preventable disease.
Nov 6
22:54
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia, Malaysia explore media cooperation to promote healthcare tourism
Cambodia and Malaysia are exploring closer media cooperation to promote healthcare tourism and expand public awareness of Malaysia's medical services among Cambodian citizens. The post Cambodia, Malaysia explore media cooperation to promote …
Nov 6
16:06
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PhilHealth vows faster payments, accreditation of health facilities
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will reduce accreditation hurdles and speed up payments to local health facilities to strengthen local health systems and advance Universal Health Care (UHC).PhilHealth Acting President and …
Nov 6
15:21
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'porean man, 76, pledges S$19,000 a year to China hospital after treatment there saved his life
Xu developed severe altitude sickness while travelling in Xinjiang, suffering from fluid buildup in his lungs, heart failure, respiratory failure and cardiogenic shock.
Nov 6
12:08
KR Daily NK
South Korea
North Koreans fed up with folk remedies as colds spread
A wave of respiratory illness is sweeping parts of North Korea as the seasons change this fall, with adults and children alike battling colds that drag on for weeks. Health authorities, however, …
Nov 6
06:47
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the …
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Nov 6
05:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US job growth expected to pick up in October, with moderation in wage gains
The unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4.2%, while annual wage growth is forecast to slow to 2.9% from 3.0% in September.
Nov 6
01:53
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'pore man jailed for life for torturing teen sister to death: Parents said he was kind, took care of her
He was smart and did volunteer work overseas, the parents shared with reporters.
Nov 6
00:38
MO Macau Daily Times
Macau
Summit puts medical tourism and preventive healthcare at center of growth plans
Macau’s tourism industry should expand into preventive healthcare and longevity services, medical and business leaders said Thursday at the inaugural Greater Bay Area Health and Longevity Summit. Melco chairman and CEO Lawrence …
Nov 6
00:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
[FRIENDS OF KOREA] How one Peace Corps Volunteer helped deaf Koreans find their voice
As I trudged across Sinchon Rotary and up the steep walkway to Severance Hospital, I kept repeating to myself a phrase from a childhood story about a train engine: “I think I …
Nov 5
17:26
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
PM calls for stronger action to improve nutrition and public health
Ministies, institutions, development partners and the private sector must work more closely together to tackle malnutrition and improve public health through stronger food systems, healthcare, education, social protection, clean water and sanitation, …
Nov 5
16:12
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH among countries with highest teen inactivity – WHO
ABOUT 40 percent of adolescents in the Philippines reported having no physically activity in a week, placing the country among those with the highest rates of inactivity among young people, according to …
Nov 5
12:01
SG Mothership
Singapore
Comment: For the Democrats, the last easy day was yesterday. Tomorrow will be tougher.
The most important thing to do is to moderate your expectations for what’s going to happen over the next two years.
Nov 5
11:40
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Pakar bedah letak jawatan, pembedahan jantung Kelantan, Terengganu tertangguh
HRPZ II yang menampung pesakit dari kedua-dua negeri itu ketiadaan pakar sejak bulan lepas.
Nov 5
11:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Surgeon’s exit delays heart surgeries in Kelantan, Terengganu
Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital which caters to patients from both states has been without a specialist since last month.
Nov 5
10:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
South Africa local election turnout tops 2021 level
Voting was largely orderly across the country, although some confrontations between supporters of rival political parties were reported.
Nov 5
09:35
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Cigna Global’s November offer gives expats 10% off health insurance for life
Cigna Global is offering new customers an additional 10% discount on eligible international health insurance plans purchased between November 1 and November 30, 2026. The discount continues for the lifetime of the …
Nov 5
04:56
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Oil ‘cocktail’ exports put Malaysia’s palm oil credentials under scrutiny, says maritime industry veteran
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The alleged blending of imported cooking oil with locally produced supplies before it...
Nov 5
04:07
CN CGTN state media
China
CGTN Social Edit | Browsing robots and flying taxis at CIIE
CGTN Social Edit | Browsing robots and flying taxis at CIIE
Nov 5
02:48
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Drug trafficking suspect bites CNB officer’s thigh during arrest
The 64-year-old also spat on two other officers during his arrest.
Nov 5
01:40
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
Man arrested for suspected drug trafficking, biting and spitting at CNB officers
The drugs seized included 1.5kg of cannabis, 166g of Ice and 25g of Ecstasy tablets.
Nov 5
00:56
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Anwar: Hospital Seberang Jaya’s new cardiac services to cut waiting times, ease pressure on Penang Hospital
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 — Hospital Seberang Jaya (HSJ) has made history as the first Level 2 hospital in Peninsul...
Nov 4
22:58
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Some 1,800 dead from cholera in Ebola-hit DR Congo
Around 60,000 cases of the diarrhoeal disease have been recorded, mainly in the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu, which are plagued by numerous armed groups.
Nov 4
15:50
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Cops seize drugs worth RM1.08mil, arrest 7 foreigners in Penang
The six men and a woman aged between 25 and 38 were arrested during raids at two premises in Bukit Tengah on Sunday.
Nov 4
14:50
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Stranded cruise ship Odyssey leaves Cambodia with no passengers
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship that forced all its passengers to disembark in Cambodia after suspending its operations last week has departed the Southeast Asian nation with only …
Nov 4
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Doctor injured in stabbing attack at hospital in western Seoul
A man stabbed and injured a doctor at a major hospital in western Seoul, police said Wednesday, adding that they are investigating the motive for the attack. The Seodaemun Police Station said …
Nov 4
10:44
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Police arrest woman for stabbing doctor at hospital
Police arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing and injuring a doctor at a major hospital in western Seoul on Wednesday, with officers investigating the motive behind the attack. The Seodaemun Police Station …
Nov 4
08:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
WHO identifies six climate, health actions to save 1.6 million lives a year
The WHO report said implementing six measures could deliver a 'triple dividend' of healthier people, lower emissions and stronger economies.
Nov 4
08:04
KR Daily NK
South Korea
Nightly check-in calls rattle North Korean traders in China
North Korean consulates in China are calling regime trade officials every night around 9 p.m. to demand details on their whereabouts, meetings, and purposes—a sign of Pyongyang’s tightening control ahead of an …
Nov 4
08:00
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thailand may not reach 40 million tourists again until 2031 or later
BANGKOK – Thailand may have to wait until 2031 or later to welcome 40 million foreign tourists annually again, as the country’s tourism industry struggles to regain its pre-pandemic momentum amid growing …
Nov 4
07:48
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thai mpox patient urges public not to assume risky sexual activity as infection source
A Thai man shared his experience after being diagnosed with mpox, saying he hopes to raise awareness about the disease and discourage stigma against patients. The 25 year old patient, Thanaphat, also …
Nov 4
06:58
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Gibbeum Hospital’s hernia expertise reaching beyond Korea -- and the surgeon behind it
At Gibbeum Hospital in southern Seoul, surgeon Yoon-Sik Kang’s days revolve around the operating room. On his busiest days, he performs up to 15 operations, each lasting about 20 to 30 minutes. …
Nov 4
05:08
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Penang Hospital to complete new blocks in 2027 and 2029 to tackle overcrowding
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — Two new blocks at Penang Hospital are expected to help ease congestion at its Emergency and T...
Nov 4
03:54
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
70% of patients at Penang Hospital emergency department are non-critical cases
The hospital cannot turn them away as it does not have a 'wrong-door' policy, says state executive councillor Daniel Gooi.
Nov 4
00:42
MO Macau Daily Times
Macau
Union Hospital takes on larger share of public healthcare workload
The Islands Healthcare Complex is taking on a growing share of the public healthcare workload, performing nearly three in 10 public-sector surgeries and handling more than 15% of emergency services by August, …
Nov 3
18:29
SG Mothership
Singapore
Man, 61, arrested after Japanese AV actress-turned-DJ allegedly drugged in Hong Kong
Her body stiffened and she could not remember what happened.
Nov 3
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
Flu epidemic might end this week, CDC reports
Nov 3
16:00
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
US imposes travel restrictions due to Ebola virus
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has imposed additional travel requirements for US-bound travelers due to the Ebola outbreak in the Republic of the Congo, according to the Bureau …
Nov 3
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
MOH apologises for 'preventable lapse' leading to 9.5-hour public healthcare IT outage
The incident led to the rescheduling of around 4,000 outpatient appointments, with patients experiencing delays of up to two hours.