Yearly bowel tests at home can help those above 50 detect colorectal cancer early, say experts

Yearly bowel tests at home can help those above 50 detect colorectal cancer early, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Malaysia clocks around 3,000 new colorectal cancer cases every year. About two-thirds of the cases are diagnosed at late stages, resulting in limited and more expensive treatment options. University of Malaya Faculty of Medicine dean Professor Dr April Camilla Roslani said this trend has persisted for the last 20 years … Read more

To curb graft, Transport Ministry launches computer-based system for driving tests

To curb graft, Transport Ministry launches computer-based system for driving tests

HULU LANGAT, March 5 — The Ministry of Transport launched its pilot e-testing system for driving tests this morning as part of a drive to weed out corruption among road transport officials, a project years in the making following complaints about rampant bribing cases. Through the e-testing system, nearly all driving evaluations will be done … Read more

Beruas MP’s home attack: Suspect tests negative for drugs, says Perak police chief

Beruas MP’s home attack: Suspect tests negative for drugs, says Perak police chief

IPOH, Jan 14 — The man who was arrested on suspicion of committing arson at the residence of Beruas Member of Parliament Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham tested negative for drugs. Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri confirmed the matter when contacted by Bernama, and said that the result was obtained during the … Read more

Health Ministry debunks news report claiming transfer of 10 pathologists from JB hospital due to doctored urine tests as inaccurate

Health Ministry debunks news report claiming transfer of 10 pathologists from JB hospital due to doctored urine tests as inaccurate

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has refuted a news article that inaccurately reported the transfer of 10 pathologist medical officers from Sultanah Aminah Hospital Johor Bahru (HSAJB) in connection to a case of falsified urine test results. In a statement, MOH clarified that HSAJB addressed the situation in a media … Read more

Penang water company: Sg Perai pipeline repair completed, undergoing tests 

Penang water company: Sg Perai pipeline repair completed, undergoing tests 

BUTTERWORTH, Jan 11 — Repair work on the pipeline leak at the bottom of Sungai Perai has been completed and tests are being conducted to fully restore supply, says the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP). The Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (LRA) in Sungai Perai had two 1,200-millimetre valves replaced and is the last of … Read more

AI-Powered XR Healthcare: Veyond Metaverse Successfully Tests Meta Quest 3 on XR 5D Digital Surgery Platform

AI-Powered XR Healthcare: Veyond Metaverse Successfully Tests Meta Quest 3 on XR 5D Digital Surgery Platform

San Francisco, California, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pioneering the Future of Medical Technology with Advanced AI XR Healthcare Solutions Founded in January, 2021, Veyond Metaverse has been at the forefront of AI XR (Extended Reality) healthcare, revolutionizing the field of healthcare by introducing 5D Digital Surgery. Today, we are excited to announce a … Read more

Drug investigations on Korean actor Lee Sun-gyun and singer G-Dragon to continue despite tests returning negative

Drug investigations on Korean actor Lee Sun-gyun and singer G-Dragon to continue despite tests returning negative

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Drug charge investigations against actor Lee Sun-gyun and singer G-Dragon will be continued despite tests for both men returning negative. A police spokesman said there are some details on the duo that needed to be investigated, Allkpop reported, without revealing the details. “I think all possibilities are open until a … Read more

K-pop star G-Dragon tests negative in nail and hair drug test

K-pop star G-Dragon tests negative in nail and hair drug test

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — K-pop star G-Dragon tested negative after a narcotics analysis on his nail and hair samples. The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency was informed of the result by the National Forensic Service after a drug test on the singer’s fingernails and toenails came out negative, reported Yonhap. G-Dragon, or his real name … Read more