Health

Private hospitals across Malaysia are reporting a rise in dengue admissions this year, mirroring the upward trend seen in public healthcare facilities. NST reported...

The International Holistic Healing Arts Association (IHHAA) launched officially on 26 July 2026 at Gurney Plaza, Penang, bringing together practitioners of traditional and modern...

A seven-year-old autistic girl has died after an incident at an apartment in Kuala Terengganu, with police confirming no foul play is suspected.The Star...

Malaysia is set to produce its first locally manufactured human vaccine by 2028, two years ahead of the original 2030 target. Science, Technology and Innovation...

An 18-year-old student died after an incident at the Komtar building in George Town on Friday afternoon. The victim, from the Macallum area, was found...

The long-delayed hospital and hotel development on Taman Manggis land in George Town is finally moving again. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced...

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has outlined the government’s plan to widen access to health protection for middle- and lower-income Malaysians, revealing...

Penang has cemented its position as Malaysia’s top medical tourism destination, contributing roughly 45% of the nation’s total medical tourism revenue in 2025. The...

Penang island bird culls jumped 24% in June as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) ramped up enforcement days before new laws gave courts...

Penang is turning its attention to the Middle East as a fresh source of medical tourists, seeking to broaden its international patient base beyond...