News near Kuala Nerus
4 stories within reach of Kuala Nerus, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Boy awarded RM359,123 after botched circumcision leaves permanent scarring
A Terengganu court awarded RM359,122.90 to a boy who suffered permanent scarring and skin loss from a botched circumcision at a private clinic in 2023. The court found the clinic negligent and dismissed its defamation suit against the boy's mother.
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Boy awarded RM359,122 for botched circumcision at Terengganu clinic
A Malaysian court awarded RM359,122.90 in damages to a boy who suffered severe injuries from a botched circumcision at a private clinic in Terengganu. The court found the clinic negligent, citing lack of expert evidence to explain the complications. The boy required additional surgery and will live with permanent scarring.
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Malaysia must move beyond reactive API readings to forecast haze, says air quality researcher
An air quality researcher urges Malaysia to develop an early haze warning system, moving beyond reactive API readings to forecast haze events and better protect public health. The call comes amid recurring haze episodes affecting the country.
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Predawn blaze claims lives of father and nine-year-old son in Kuala Nerus
A predawn fire in Kampung Tok Jembal, Kuala Nerus, claimed the lives of a father and his nine-year-old son. The blaze broke out in their home, and both victims were found deceased at the scene.