WHO sees COVID posing similar threat to flu this year
THE COVID-19 pandemic could settle down this year to a point where it poses a threat similar to flu, the World Health Organization said.
Mon Mar 20 2023
End of COVID pandemic in sight: WHO
The number of newly reported COVID-19 cases has dropped dramatically, urging the world to seize the opportunity to end the pandemic.
Thu Sep 15 2022
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
Rosamund Lewis said "waste management is critical" to lowering the risk of contaminating rodents and other animals outside the household.
Fri Aug 19 2022
The age of outbreaks: Experts warn of more animal disease threats
There are fears that increasing outbreaks of diseases that jump from animals to humans could spark another pandemic.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO
The WHO said the huge global spike in cases was being driven by Omicron but insisted there should be no surrender to the variant of concern.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Testing for reopening simultaneous containment and controlled reopening
Reopening of non-essential industries should be conditional upon testing - if vaccination hasn't been applied.
Fri Jul 23 2021
WHO urges countries 'not to lose gains' by prematurely lifting COVID-19 measures
Ryan urged countries to use extreme caution when lifting COVID-19 restrictions so as "not to lose the gains you've made".
Thu Jul 08 2021
WHO official hits out over virus origins claims
Dr. Michael Ryan said it would likely take "multiple studies and multiple trips" to determine the original source of the coronavirus.
Fri May 28 2021
'When will it end?': How a changing virus is reshaping scientists views on COVID-19
Murray had until recently been hopeful that the discovery of several effective vaccines could help countries achieve herd immunity.
Thu Mar 04 2021
How Ireland became 'most infectious' coronavirus country
Ireland had officially registered just over 93,000 cases on January 1 but that figure jumped to more than 150,000 by Monday.
Wed Jan 13 2021
UN: Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky
As several European countries have suspended access to ski slopes, the World Health Organization said the risk of catching COVID-19 while skiing is likely minimal.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024