COVID-19 A701V mutation spreads to third wave clusters - Dr Noor Hisham
The new COVID-19 mutation, A701V which was detected in the Benteng LD cluster in Sabah has passed on to the vast majority of third wave clusters in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah.
Fri Dec 25 2020
COVID-19: Low CT levels could be due to early detection - Health D-G
A lower CT value meant that the disease was still highly contagious, and this was because the virus load was higher in the body during the early stages.
Sat Oct 17 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Active cases escalate to over 6,000
Sabah also accounted for all except one COVID-19 fatalities that occurred this week.
Fri Oct 16 2020
COVID-19: Third wave most challenging yet, but under control - Health DG
The third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak that has hit the country since early October is the most challenging yet.
Fri Oct 09 2020
COVID-19: D614G mutation in Benteng LD cluster originated from Indonesia, Philippines - Health DG
The D614G mutation of the COVID-19 virus found in the Benteng LD Cluster in Sabah originated from Indonesia and the Philippines, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Oct 01 2020
COVID-19 D614G mutation found in five clusters - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham in an update post on his official Facebook site said the result was obtained from the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) today.
Fri Sep 25 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Another new cluster emerges today
The detection of a more virulent strain D614G and the emergence of a new cluster, Tawar, are the most alarming developments this week on the local COVID-19 front.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Studies ongoing to ascertain whether D614G involved in Sala, Tawar Clusters
Studies are still underway to ascertain whether the Sala and Tawar Clusters also involved the D614G-type mutation of COVID-19 like the Sivagangga Cluster.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Refer to special ministerial meeting before introducing SOP, state govts told
State governments have been asked to refer to the Special Ministerial Meeting on the Implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) prior to implementing any standard operating procedure (SOP).
Tue Aug 18 2020
More infectious coronavirus mutation may be 'a good thing', says disease expert
Evidence suggests the proliferation of the D614G mutation in some parts of the world has coincided with a drop in death rates.
Tue Aug 18 2020
COVID-19 virus with D614G mutation detected in Malaysia - Dr Noor Hisham
The community has to be more careful as the COVID-19 virus with the D614G mutation has been detected in Malaysia.
Sun Aug 16 2020
Whether Sivagangga Cluster is D614G mutated virus strain will be known in a week
Whether the COVID-19 virus from the Sivagangga cluster is a D614G mutated strain of the virus that increases the risk of COVID-19 infection among those who do not comply with standard operating proced
Mon Aug 10 2020
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024