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The Star
3 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Kidney disease patient determined to keep working
Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ and R. ARAVINTHAN 'AS long as I can get up, I will continue to work' – these are the words of Azmiza Zainol, 38, who suffers from chronic kidney disease but is still able to make a living, Utusan Malaysia reported. Azmiza, who works as a cook at a chicken processing company in Alor Setar, has been going for dialysis for the past 15 years. She starts her day with the procedure, three times a week, before heading to work at 10.30am. 'It is part of the fight to earn a living for my family.' She is grateful that her boss gives her the flexibility to work until 4.30pm. 'I want to be independent and not be a burden to anyone. I can just stay home and receive aid, but working helps my mental state and I also get to meet people,' said Azmiza, who was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of 16. She currently receives aid from PERKESO for her dialysis. > Singer Elyana said a photo uploaded on Instagram last Sunday was not her latest, Berita Harian reported. She clarified that the photo was taken several months ago when she was undergoing chemotherapy treatment. 'I am still undergoing chemotherapy,' she said at a charity event attended by current and former cancer patients on Sunday. Elyana, whose full name is Erneelya Elyana Emrizal, said despite having to undergo chemotherapy, life goes on as usual. 'My husband and I work together to manage the house, work and children. That is the joy of being married, going through ups and downs together. 'I look like a 'Power Ranger' outside, but when I get home I am really weak. That is the reality, and sometimes it is heartbreaking when people say I am pretending to be sick to get attention. 'What do I gain by lying? I want to give others encouragement so that when they see me, maybe it will boost their will to fight (cancer),' she said. Elyana's Instagram post attracted the attention of netizens who were concerned about her health status. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Elyana's post on chemotherapy session: 'Only those who experience it will know'
KUALA LUMPUR: An Instagram (IG) post uploaded by singer Elyana last night has captured the attention of netizens, who are generally speculating about the singer's latest health status. This follows her previous confirmation of being cancer-free, with her recent photos and captions sparking renewed concern. In her post, the 38-year-old artiste, whose real name is Erneelya Elyana Emrizal, shared a caption that appears to describe her emotional turmoil. Elyana also included a photo, believed to be a recent image, showing her head smooth and hairless. Netizens believe this could be a result of chemotherapy as a preventive treatment. Elyana, well-known for her song "Niat," shared the following caption: "The process of our lives, only we go through, only we know. Trying desperately to appear calm and sane without telling anyone." "My message to my fellow fighters.... You are valuable and you are worthy enough to always be celebrated." "No matter how much or how little you have, remain a good person even if they insult you badly." The post has since received nearly 22,000 likes and over 750 comments. Fans and celebrity friends alike have largely posted positive comments, offering prayers for Elyana's well-being and wishing her the best of health. In previous reports late last year, Elyana surprised her fans by revealing that she was still undergoing chemotherapy as follow-up treatment. "Praise be to God, the doctor confirmed that I was cancer-free two years ago. However, chemotherapy treatment sessions are needed to prevent the disease from recurring," she said. "I need to undergo 12 rounds of chemotherapy treatment, and this procedure is performed at a medical centre in Subang Jaya, Selangor." "For now, the doctor recommends that I complete four cycles first. Then, the doctor will conduct further examinations to determine whether or not chemotherapy treatment should be continued," she said at the time. Elyana was reportedly hesitant to be certain whether she had truly recovered, as her follow-up treatment was a preventive measure.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
New Jersey Transit strike causes chaos for commuters, ripple effect for local businesses
Regular New Jersey Transit rail passengers were left looking for alternate means of transportation Friday after train engineers went on strike at one minute past midnight. Members of the engineers union walked off the job over a pay dispute. Travelers struggle with longer, more expensive commute People who normally rely on the trains took to buses, cars, taxis and even the ferry for the morning rush. Many commutes were longer and more expensive Friday, leaving riders feeling inconvenienced and angry. "Newark Penn Station was a ghost town. I was like, what am I supposed to do?" a commuter named Elyana said. "I had no idea. Everything was in red, and then I started reading the news and it's terrible. Honestly, it's terrible." Some said the changes added an hour or more to their journey, making them late for work, school or other Friday plans. "It's ridiculous. Like, we are just thinking it should be stopped immediately because it's affecting our life," one woman said. "There were definitely way more people than normal. There was almost no seats left on the ferry and usually there's plenty," commuter Jennifer Love Sprock said. Some tried Amtrak instead. "I went to go to Amtrak, but they wanted $140 one way from New York to Trenton," one man said. If the strike continues into next week, NJ Transit will activate their contingency plan on Monday, adding more bus service and park-and-ride locations. Many commuters, however, said they would rather just work from home. Business owners near NJ Transit stations face decreased sales Those commuters are not just getting to work, they keep countless small businesses alive and thriving. Chris's Family Diner is located about a block away from the South Orange train station. "This morning, it's kind of been a little slower than usual, than what we're used to for a Friday," server Karla Gonzalez said. No train commuters meant fewer customers at the diner. "If we don't have customers, we don't have any tips, so we're not making any money at the moment," Gonzalez said. Sales were down about 15% compared to an average Friday. "Hopefully they work out a deal because we need business," Gonzalez said. It was a similar scene at Cait and Abby's Bakery, which sits directly under the train station. "Yeah, it's commuter-driven, especially in the morning between 6:30 and 10 o'clock, basically," bakery owner Raul Saade said. He relies on commuters grabbing coffee and a pastry before catching a train. His sales Friday were down more than half. "So it's a pretty drastic downshift," he said. Saade says he's hoping the strike ends soon. In the meantime, he says, "Come and see us even though you're not catching the train. Come pop in and say hello." The owner of the diner said the shaky economy already has people dining out less, so the strike is like rubbing salt in the wound.
