Past experience with other viruses helped Malaysia manage COVID-19 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham has attributed the Ministry of Health's preparedness to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to having managed and handled previous virus outbreaks like Nipah, SARS, MERS-Cov and H1N1.
Tue Jul 21 2020
A possibility that Malaysia breaks COVID-19 chain without use of vaccines
There is a possibility that Malaysia is able to break the COVID-19 chain of infection without the use of vaccines.
Sun Jun 07 2020
Haj pilgrims advised not to visit camel farms to avoid MERS-CoV infection
Haj pilgrims who will be leaving for the Holy Land next month, are advised not to visit any camel farms to prevent themselves from being infected with MERS.
Fri Aug 07 2015
Hajj pilgrims should get vaccinated against Mers-COV: Jusuf Kalla
Vice President M. Jusuf Kalla has suggested that likely Indonesian Hajj pilgrims should get vaccinated against the MERS before leaving for Saudi Arabia.
Fri Jun 26 2015
MERS-CoV: Police looking for Brunei woman who escaped from Miri Hospital
The 76-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital at 9.05 am last June 6 on suspicion of being infected with MERS-CoV.
Sun Jun 14 2015
No MERS-CoV cases in Malaysia so far - Dr Hilmi
No Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases have been detected in Malaysia so far, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
Wed Jun 10 2015
No Ebola, MERS-CoV cases among Malaysian Haj pilgrims
However, certain health screening procedures will continue to be done on haj pilgrims upon their return to Malaysia.
Sat Oct 18 2014
Haj pilgrims died of heart failure, not MERS-CoV
Two Malaysians died in the Holy land this haj season due to heart failure and not because of MERS-CoV.
Sat Sep 20 2014
Woman dies on flight from Jeddah to KL
The 89-year-old woman had encountered breathing difficulties while on board the flight after performing the umrah with her family.
Sun May 18 2014
Umrah pilgrim on AirAsia X flight didn't die of MERS-CoV
An autopsy conducted on the 64-year-old Indonesian found it was caused by a heart attack.
Sun May 11 2014
13 new MERS deaths in Saudi Arabia
The Middle East Respiratory System coronavirus has now killed 139 people and infected 480 in the kingdom since it first appeared in 2012.
Sun May 11 2014
Saudi MERS death toll reaches 115
Three people died on Saturday after contracting MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia, bringing the death toll in the kingdom to 115 since 2012.
Mon May 05 2014
Deadly MERS-CoV strikes in US
The person infected with MERS-CoV is a health care provider who had traveled to Riyadh for work.
Sat May 03 2014
Health screening essential to performing haj this season
Health screening is important to prevent would-be pilgrims from being infected by the Middle East respiratory syndrome-corona virus (MERS-CoV).
Fri Apr 11 2014
The pilgrimage cleanses bar none
Mers-CoV in our midst puts Malaysian Health Authorities on their toes.
Tue Oct 29 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024