Chinese escapee from quarantine facility nabbed in Seoul
Police said they caught the 41-year-old man hiding in a Seoul hotel.
Thu Jan 05 2023
N.Korea's Kim declares victory in battle against COVID-19
North Korea has not revealed how many confirmed infections of the virus it has found, but since July 29 it has reported no new suspected cases.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Shanghai faces unexpected round of COVID testing for most residents
Seven of the Shanghai's 16 districts would carry out PCR testing for all residents over the weekend due to the discovery of a few cases.
Fri Jun 10 2022
In Shanghai, lockdown blues make way for COVID testing gripes
Shanghai residents face hours waiting in line for virus tests and the negative results they must show to be allowed to enter public spaces.
Thu Jun 02 2022
COVID-19 in babies - here's what to expect
Here's what to expect if your baby tests positive for COVID-19.
Thu May 26 2022
Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on COVID rule changes
Thailand was among the first nations in Asia to reopen its borders but has introduced complicated entry rules.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Indonesia re-imposes visa-free visit for ASEAN nationals
Citizens from ASEAN countries are only required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative PCR test 48 hours prior to arrival.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Anwar tests positive for COVID-19
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tested positive for COVID-19 via the Rt-PCR test carried out at Parliament today.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Israel to allow in all tourists regardless of COVID vaccination status
Entry into Israel will still require two PCR tests, one before flying in and one upon landing in Israel, the statement said.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Oscars to require COVID tests for all, vaccines for most
Performers and presenters at the film industry's highest honors also must undergo PCR testing.
Sat Feb 19 2022
No quarantine needed for Malaysians entering India effective today
The pre-flight COVID-19 RT-PCR Test is also not mandatory for fully vaccinated travellers arriving in India from Malaysia.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough
Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Travellers from countries with travel restrictions allowed to enter Sabah with conditions
Masidi said they had to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test two days prior to departure from the countries.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Biden tests negative for COVID after staffer tested positive - White House
A PCR test Biden received on Monday after being notified of the case came back negative, as did an antigen test he received on Sunday.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Eight RT-PCR samples including country's first Omicron case were negative - Noor Hisham
The result of a RT-PCR test sample of a traveller who was recorded as the first positive COVID-19 Omicron variant in the country was negative.
Fri Dec 03 2021
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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