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KUALA LUMPUR, KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare), in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, hosted a specialised Neurology Forum at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital today. KPJ Healthcare said in a statement that the forum, which focused on movement disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease (PD), brought together leading neurologists, healthcare professionals and specialists to discuss the latest treatment advancements and share clinical insights. It added that, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation, over 10 million people worldwide live with PD, a disorder characterised by tremors, stiffness and balance issues. About one per cent of people over 60 and nearly four per cent of those

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian ambassador to Bahrain, Shazryll Zahiran, expressed his hope of strengthening the diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Bahrain, which are currently at the highest level. Shazryll said during the coronation ceremony of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, the King of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad Isa Al Khalifa, was one of the two foreign royal guests invited alongside Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. He said this in his speech at the 2024 National Day Reception organised by the Malaysian embassy in Manama, Bahrain. Also present was the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain,

SERDANG, The government will continue implementing various initiatives and outreach programmes involving science, technology and innovation (STI) for the people. Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Chang Lih Kang said MOSTI programmes, such as the National Science Week Carnival (MSN) in selected states and the Borneo Science Walk (KSB) in Sabah and Sarawak, have recorded very encouraging participation from people of all walks of life. “This initiative not only strengthens interest in science and technology but also brings the community closer to the ongoing STI progress, towards building a more competitive and innovative country,” he said. The minister was speaking

KUALA LUMPUR, A collection of Malay medical manuscripts called ‘Kitab Tib’ – from the National Centre for Malay Manuscripts, National Library of Malaysia (PNM) has been nominated in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Program last year. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the nomination involved a series of manuscripts (MSS 1292) covering traditional Malay medical methods. He said the outcome of the nomination will be announced next year. “Hopefully this nomination will bear fruit and the Malay manuscripts of ‘Kitab Tib’ will be honoured as world heritage, let’s all pray,” he said in his speech at the opening

KLUANG, The police have so far opened an investigation paper related to the Mahkota state by-election, said Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar. He said it involved report made by an individual and it is related to incorrect viral content of claiming there was an element of bribery to attract voters. The investigation is conducted under Section 4 (A) of the Election Offences Act 1954 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. “The investigation is ongoing and we need to get feedback from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to determine whose portal (uploaded the content),”