143.8 per cent increase in dengue cases in Kedah - Dr Othman
Othman said control and prevention activities were carried out for all dengue cases and outbreaks reported in all localities.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Kedah records a surge in dengue cases
Among the main factors for the rise in dengue cases in Kedah is the frequency of rain and increase in population movement, Dr Othman said.
Wed Mar 09 2022
COVID-19: Leading resort in Langkawi temporarily closed
Initial investigation found that the case involved local transmissions among the resort workers and did not involve any tourists.
Mon Nov 22 2021
Langkawi hotel temporarily closed, 59 staff tested positive for COVID-19
A leading hotel in Langkawi is temporarily closed after 59 staff tested positive for COVID-19, said Kedah Health Department director Dr Othman Warijo.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Three-year-old is first Langkawi tourist to test positive for COVID-19
The child began having fever the next day (Sept 25) and was sent for treatment on Sept 26 before being confirmed COVID-19 positive.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Continue to comply with SOPs, help us 'liberate' country from COVID-19 -Frontliner
It is vital to continue to adhere to the SOPs because COVID-19 does not discriminate, says Mimi Yusmiza.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Whatsapp message on COVID positive cases among volunteers in Yan not true
A viral Whatsapp message about positive COVID-19 cases among volunteers from NGOs involved in helping victims affected by the water surge phenomenon in Yan is not true.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Kedah Health Dept apologises over vaccine 2nd dose blunder
Othman said based on investigations, the mistake occurred after a nurse at the PPV failed to check the details on the vaccination card.
Tue Aug 10 2021
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024