
Wearing of face masks on public transport, in hospitals not compulsory from July 5
Under the revised SOP only COVID-19 positive individuals and those handling them are required to wear face masks in healthcare facilities.
Thu Jun 29 2023

Singapore's PM Lee COVID-19 positive again
Lee Hsien Loong noted that his "doctors say it is a COVID rebound which happens in 5-10 per cent of cases."
Thu Jun 01 2023

COVID-19 positive voters must report to MySejahtera, get voting guidelines
COVID-positive voters will be accompanied by the MOH official up the voting room, so they will not have to queue with other voters.
Thu Nov 17 2022

No special lane for COVID-19 positive voters - Khairy
No special lane will be allocated for COVID-19 positive individuals to vote in the GE15 but they must wear face masks, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Wed Nov 16 2022

COVID-19 positive voters must wear face masks Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said voters who tested positive for COVID-19 are also not allowed to ride in public vehicles, including e-hailing.
Mon Nov 14 2022

MOH proposes two voting methods for COVID-19 patients
The MOH has proposed two possible ways to the Election Commission (EC) to allow COVID-19 positive individuals to vote in the GE15.
Sat Oct 29 2022

GE15: Non-critical COVID-19 positive individuals can vote - Health DG
There will be special channels for them (those with COVID-19), they will not be mingling with the rest, Dr Noor Hisham said.
Thu Oct 13 2022

Witness still COVID-19 positive, Ahmad Zahid's corruption trial postponed
The court postponed today's trial and fixed August 10 to 12 to continue the hearing.
Fri Jul 29 2022

COVID: 78 fully recovered Malaysian haj pilgrims now safely in Holy Land
Most Malaysian haj pilgrims who tested positive for COVID-19 before leaving for the Holy Land have fully recovered, and are now joining other pilgrims to perform the fifth pillar of Islam.
Wed Jun 22 2022

Individuals undergoing HSO can be released on fourth day if confirmed negative - Khairy
COVID-19 positive individuals who are undergoing HSO order can be released on the fourth day if confirmed negative through COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (RTK-Ag) supervised by a medical practitioner.
Wed Apr 27 2022

COVID: King, Queen undergoing self-quarantine at Istana Negara
Their Majesties are undergoing self-quarantine at Istana Negara after being confirmed positive for COVID-19.
Sat Apr 02 2022

Speaker, deputy speaker positive for COVID-19, NS state assembly sitting postponed
The Negeri Sembilan State Assembly scheduled to start today has been postponed after the Speaker and his deputy tested positive for COVID-19.
Mon Mar 21 2022

GE15: MOH, EC to discuss safe protocol for COVID-19 positive voters
The MOH is discussing with the EC to develop a safe protocol for COVID-19 positive voters to cast their ballots in GE15, said its minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Mar 21 2022

COVID-19 positive woman compounded for turning up at polling centre
A woman was today compounded for going to cast her vote at Dewan Kampung Melayu, Johor Bahru despite being COVID-19 positive.
Sat Mar 12 2022

MOH denies issuing order to provide voting channels for COVID-19 cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has denied that it issued a directive on the provision of voting channels in the Johor election for those who are COVID-19 positive as viral on social media.
Fri Mar 11 2022

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025