Health

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  Solo says no to tobacco

  2014-06-25

  Young people in Surakarta join colourful anti-smoking campaign.

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  Indonesia monitoring suspected MERS cases

  2014-05-09

  The Indonesian government is warning pilgrims about a viral respiratory disease that spread rapidly in Saudi Arabia in recent weeks.

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  Indonesia now emphasises treatment over punishment of addicts

  2014-04-10

  New approach offers help to users instead of throwing them in prison.

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  Students donate blood for Deep South victims

  2014-02-21

  Muslim and Buddhist youths turned out for a Yala drive to help those affected by insurgency violence.

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  Indonesia scratches 'National Condom Week'

  2013-12-28

  Under pressure from the MUI and other Islamic organisations, the Indonesian Health Ministry cancels a safe-sex promotional campaign.

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  Pakistani Taliban blamed for international spread of polio virus

  2013-11-27

  Pakistani militants' hard-line stance against vaccination has allowed the virus to migrate to Syria and could bring polio back to other places that had eradicated the disease.

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  Association of Malay chefs promotes detail, safety

  2013-11-08

  Fatal wedding feast spurs formation of group to spread food safety tips, raise standards.

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  In Jakarta, free drug rehab nets many takers

  2013-07-09

  Month-long outreach helps thousands of addicts and helps prevent more societal problems.

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  Experts: Avian flu attack wasn't bioterrorism

  2013-01-29

  The government has moved to debunk rumours that a recent outbreak of avian flu was deliberately triggered.

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  Poachers target geckos as cancer, disease cure

  2012-12-31

  Thought to cure HIV, cancer and impotency, a rare northeastern Indian species is being trapped and trafficked to Southeast Asia.

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  Hitting the streets to combat HIV/AIDS

  2012-12-31

  Zero deaths, zero discrimination, and zero infections: student activists have clear goals for combating HIV/AIDS in Indonesia.

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  Malaysian mosque halts facility for drug addicts

  2012-10-17

  The first mosque with a methadone clinic is closing its service to addicts, a decision drawing mixed reactions from the community.

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  Not Worth The Gamble

  2012-09-26

  Punters may see nothing wrong in a bit of harmless flirting with Lady Luck, but Malaysian authorities are not so sure.

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  Rabbits bring rays of hope to the disabled in East Java

  2012-08-27

  University students hope rabbit faming will bring nutrition, income and independence to disabled people in East Java's Ponorogo Regency.

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  Chow Kit gradually leaving behind its dark past

  2012-07-23

  Malaysia can boast a partial success story in the cleanup of a notorious drug district, now a major tourist attraction. But more remains to be done.

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  Yogyakarta alarmed by growing drug use

  2012-07-06

  The region's esteemed leader, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, encourages the community to play a mentoring role for students who might fall into lethal habits.

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  A beacon of hope in Kuala Lumpur's red light district

  2012-07-04

  A new centre that helps drug addicts is cleaning up one of Kuala Lumpur's seamiest neighbourhoods.

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  Indonesia: Agency to sue over child smoking

  2012-06-23

  The National Commission for Child Protection is drafting a lawsuit that it hopes will spur tougher action to stem a growing problem.

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  Malaysia adopts new cure and care formula to help drug addicts

  2012-06-16

  Free will, the power of touch and gainful employment can all play a role in helping addicts regain their lives.

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  Sasak marriage traditions leave many women single

  2012-05-27

  Marriage traditions for noblewomen in Lombok, unknown to most Indonesians, force difficult choices. Noblewomen who marry below their rank can be cast out of their families.