While lunch hour is usually a time for catching up and indulging in the latest office gossip, many appear to prefer eating alone these days.

Luqman Hakim, who shot to fame for his coffee cup sketch of health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, says he never gets tired of learning new things.

The rising cost of living and political 'games' have been identified as some of the main factors.

They say this is a problem that, if not addressed, will make it difficult to find high-skilled workers.

Mohd Faiz Mustaffa has been struggling to get an explanation for why the first leg of his round-ticket flight has been cancelled, but not the return trip.

While the disease usually afflicts the elderly, genetic factors can also play a role, especially in younger patients.

Slapped with a number of charges, the thirty-something lawyer fears that he will not receive a fair trial in the city-state.

The former prime minister is credited with propelling Pakatan Harapan to victory at the last polls, but it remains to be seen if he can do it again with his latest alliance, Gerakan Tanah Air.

While practitioners call for formal endorsement from the government, health authorities say TCM lacks the proper trials and scientific evidence to prove the efficacy of herbal remedies for Covid-19.

Many can no longer afford to continue caring for the animals brought to their doorsteps.

They say they are willing to do anything as long as they can earn enough to provide for their families back home.

However, they say multi-cornered fights will benefit the opposition pact as it attempts to challenge BN for the Malay vote.