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Bachok Hospital is expected to begin operations next month, enhancing access to health facilities for over 100,000 residents in the district, said Kelantan Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Husin. He said that the opening of the hospital would help reduce the number of patients at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital in Kota Bharu and Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital in Kubang Kerian. Dr Zaini added with the Bachok Hospital in place, residents in the district and surrounding areas would no longer need to travel long distances to obtain necessary health and medical services. ‘Bachok Hospital will begin operations in November

A former teacher of a national primary school in Selayang was ordered by the High Court here today to pay RM85,000 in damages to a former student for hitting him on the head with a broom, which resulted in him needing five stitches for the injury. This followed a decision by Judicial Commissioner Datuk Hazizah Kassim to allow an appeal by the 13-year-old student, represented by his father, against the dismissal of his suit against the 60-year-old female teacher by the Selayang Sessions Court. However, Hazizah upheld the decision of the Sessions Court which dismissed the suit against the school

Imitation mobile phone spare parts and accessories estimated to be worth RM26,430 were seized in raids conducted by the Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) at five premises in Sitiawan, Manjung and here yesterday. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said the raids were carried out following complaints and information from the trademark owner. “Representatives of the trademark company have checked the goods involved and suspect that the premises have committed an offence under the Trademarks Act 2019, ‘ he said in a statement here today. Kamalludin said his office viewed the matter

The second day of IGEM 2024 saw the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) continue its forward momentum in advancing Malaysia’s green transformation. Through strategic collaborations announced yesterday, MGTC highlighted its focus on green technologies and initiatives that aim to create lasting environmental and economic benefits for the country. MGTC and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) have signed a memorandum of understanding witnessed by YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, to reduce carbon emissions at the organisational level. This venture will focus on scope three greenhouse gas assessments, a critical step in identifying

Tokyo: The Paris Olympic Games, held during the peak of summer, demonstrated to the world the impressive determination of athletes from around the globe as they competed for medals. Interestingly, the tradition of awarding gold, silver and bronze medals has its roots in the World Exposition. At the 1855 Paris Exposition, grand prize, gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to exceptional exhibits. Notable brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Tiffany won medals at subsequent Expos, paving the way for their rise to international prominence. During the fifth Paris Expo in 1900, the Olympic Games were held as part of