New Zealand won't require Chinese arrivals to show COVID-19 test
A public health risk assessment had concluded visitors from China would not contribute significantly to the number of cases in New Zealand.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Countries mandate COVID tests for China travellers, EU to discuss
Malaysia will screen all inbound travellers for fever and test wastewater from aircraft arriving from China for COVID-19.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Fauci, face of US battle against COVID-19, tests positive
The NIH said Fauci, 81, was fully vaccinated and twice boosted, and will self-isolate and continue to work from home.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Free COVID-19 tests for haj pilgrims at MOH facilities
Khairy said haj pilgrims who chose to undergo the screening test at private health facilities would have to bear the cost themselves.
Thu Jun 02 2022
No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy
The requirement for COVID-19 testing before departure to Malaysia and upon arrival for certain categories of travellers has been dropped starting today, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun May 01 2022
COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories
Effective May 1, travellers under three categories are no longer required to undergo COVID-19 test before departing for Malaysia and upon arrival.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Capital A calls on Asian governments to further ease travel restrictions
Bo Lingam said the COVID-19 testing requirements should constantly be reviewed to ensure that they remain relevant.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Official COVID-19 test no longer needed in Netherlands
A self-test is the starting point from now on for determining if someone is infected with COVID-19.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Quarantine-free travel in Vietnam for foreign visitors with negative COVID-19 test
The regulations state that visitors with negative COVID tests can enjoy quarantine-free travel from day one.
Wed Mar 16 2022
COVID: No further testing required after completing quarantine - Health DG
The Health Ministry has reiterated that those who test positive for COVID-19 and have completed quarantine need not undergo further COVID-19 testing.
Sun Mar 06 2022
MPs debate control price of COVID-19 test kits, vaccination issues
Issues relating to the rising prices of COVID-19 detection self-test kits as well as vaccinations were among matters raised by MPs during the debate on the Royal Address at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Hong Kong leader calls for calm, after supermarkets emptied ahead of mass COVID testing
Carrie Lam calls for calm after residents emptied supermarkets, stocking up on produce ahead of reports of compulsory mass COVID-19 testing.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Khairy: No need to undergo 6-day COVID-19 tests for prog travellers from abroad effective March 3
Travellers arriving in Malaysia from abroad through various programmes will not be required to undergo the six-day COVID-19 tests upon arrival effective March 3.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Negative COVID-19 test no longer necessary to enter Portugal
It is only necessary to present the digital vaccination certificate from the European Union or another proof "duly recognised."
Sun Feb 06 2022
Beijing Omicron case prompts temple closures, queues for COVID-19 tests
China has not said how many Omicron cases it has detected in total.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024