KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman today pleaded with the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government to not suspend Parliament by way of an emergency declaration.

Taking to Twitter, the first-term MP and former youth and sports minister said that he wants to raise several pertinent issues in the originally scheduled November 2 sitting.

“Please don’t suspend Parliament. We are a democratic nation. I want to raise many issues in Parliament. I am paid to do my job,” he said.


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US coronavirus cases have hit a record daily high as states grapple with a renewed wave of infections.

Citing data from local state health authorities, the Covid Tracking Project reported 83,010 new cases on Friday.

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams has warned that hospital admission numbers are growing, but mortality rates are falling due to better patient care.

It comes as pharma giants AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson resume US vaccine trials after approval from regulators.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has also warned that countries in the Northern Hemisphere are at a "critical juncture".

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Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important.

They have many powerful health benefits for your body and brain.

In fact, few nutrients have been studied as thoroughly as omega-3 fatty acids.

Here are 17 health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids that are supported by science.


1. Omega-3s Can Fight Depression and Anxiety

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world.

Symptoms include sadness, lethargy and a general loss of interest in life (1, 2).

Anxiety, also a common disorder, is characterized by constant worry and nervousness (3Trusted Source).

Interestingly, studies indicate that people who consume omega-3s regularly are less likely to be depressed (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).

What’s more, when people with depression or anxiety start taking omega-3 supplements, their symptoms improve (6, 7, 8Trusted Source).

There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids: ALA, EPA and DHA. Of the three, EPA appears to be the best at fighting depression (9Trusted Source).

One study even found EPA as effective against depression as a common antidepressant drug (10).


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PETALING JAYA: Two economists have warned of severe setbacks to the Malaysian economy if the government were to declare a state of emergency.

Reacting to reports that Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is poised to announce a partial emergency, Carmelo Ferlito of the Centre for Market Education and Goh Lim Thye of Universiti Malaya said an emergency in any guise would impede economic recovery.

It is believed that Putrajaya will resort to an Emergency declaration to help it fight Covid-19 and to put a stop to political squabbles.

Ferlito said it would be an “exaggerated reaction” that would be of no help to the already stagnant economy.


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PETALING JAYA: A PKR lawmaker has challenged Cabinet members under the Perikatan Nasional-led government to resign if they disagree with the speculated move by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to declare an Emergency in the country.

Subang MP Wong Chen said this in a Facebook post last night, calling for them “to do the honourable thing and resign now.”

“If you continue to side with the prime minister, know that if an Emergency is indeed declared, your inaction and stance will contribute to the erosion of the rule of law and fundamental rights in Malaysia,” he said.

He also appealed to all MPs currently aligned with the PN government who “took a solemn oath to defend the Federal Constitution.”


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Omega 3 is such an amazing nutrient when it comes to supporting your overall health and wellbeing, helping to maintain a number of crucial bodily functions, ranging from your eyes to your skin to your muscles and joints. That’s why today I’ll be giving omega 3 the attention it deserves, going into detail about some of its most important benefits and how you can make the most out of this vital nutrient.

1 – Omega 3 for eye health
When you think of omega 3 fatty acids, the chances are your mind will immediately turn to brain function, heart health or possibly your muscles and joints. While it’s certainly true that omega 3 can be very beneficial for all of these, I think it’s also worth highlighting the vital role that omega 3 plays in supporting our eye health.

Did you know, for example, that DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a type of omega 3 fatty acid, is a key structural component of your retina, the part of your eye that is needed for visual recognition. Therefore, if you’re not getting the right intake of omega 3 in your diet, it may have a knock on effect on your vision!1



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Omega-3 is a type of fatty acid that is essential for women’s health. Ms Joey Ho, Dietitian from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), shares its benefits. 

What is Omega-3?
Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential to human health for certain vital functions and benefits. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is essential for the eye, nerve and membrane development. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are important for the production of prostaglandins, a hormone-like substance, that usually help to regulate blood pressure, inflammation, neurological functions, hormones production etc. in human body.

"The human body itself cannot produce these essential fats such as ALA, EPA and DHA, hence will need to obtain these nutrients from diet. ALA it is typically found in plant-based oils (e.g. flaxseed, canola, soybean oils), nuts and flaxseeds. DHA and EPA are the long-chain fatty acids that can be synthesized from ALA in human body, however the conversion is slow and limited. Therefore, it is recommended to source EPA and DHA from seafood, mainly oily fish (e.g. salmon, tuna etc.) and shellfish (e.g. crab, oysters)," says Ms Joey Ho, Dietitian from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital (KKH), a member of the SingHealth group.

"For vegetarians and those who do not like to eat seafoods, they can obtain such valuable fatty acids from nuts and seeds, soy products and green leafy vegetables. Besides dietary options, omega-3 supplements can be easily found on the market with different concentrations of EPA and DHA," she adds.


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