Penang records spike in dengue cases
The State Health Department advised the public to ensure there is no stagnant water anywhere in their home.
Wed Nov 15 2023
JKNT seizes unregistered cosmetics, medicines worth almost RM1 million
The Terengganu State Health Department (JKNT) seized 544 types of unregistered cosmetic products and medicines worth RM954,727 last year.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Johor polls: No polls-related cluster expected to occur - Johor Health Dept
The Johor state health department does not expect any election cluster to occur due to the Johor state election that will take place this Saturday.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Health facilities in Kelantan ready to handle border reopening - Dr Zaini
Dr Zaini said the State Health Department was currently waiting for the SOP to be issued in order to make detailed preparations.
Wed Mar 09 2022
JKNK to conduct thorough probe into death of infant in HRPZ II
The Kelantan State Health Department (JKNK) will carry out a thorough investigation into the death of a two-month-old baby boy at the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZ II) last Friday.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Melaka ready to open more PPS if needed - Sulaiman
Sulaiman said that the state Health Department also conducted COVID-19 screening for flood victims who were housed at existing PPS.
Sun Jan 02 2022
JKNJ denies viral news of deaths in HSI due to power outage
The Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) today denied claims that lives were lost at the Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI) here due to a power outage at the hospital last night.
Thu Sep 02 2021
COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested
Dr Kasemani said the swab tests involving almost 70 per cent of the islanders were expected to be completed later today.
Wed Aug 25 2021
JKNJ introduces VCAC system to manage COVID-19 patients
Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has implemented a Virtual COVID-19 Assessment Centre (VCAC) to facilitate the management of coronavirus positive patients and contact tracing in the state.
Wed Aug 18 2021
COVID: 23 cases of South African variant detected in Kelantan
A total of 23 COVID-19 cases involving the South African variant have been detected in Kelantan so far, said State Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin.
Sun Jun 06 2021
COVID-19: Three-digit daily cases expected in Kelantan for four weeks
The Kelantan State Health Department (JKNK) is expecting three-digit new daily cases for four consecutive weeks based on the current COVID-19 situation in the state.
Sun May 02 2021
Three traders issued RM50,000 compound offered reduction - Police
The state health department had the power to offer a reduced rate for the compound as outlined in the guidelines.
Thu Apr 29 2021
COVID: 'Ngeteh' routine turns BESUT into red zone
The district of Besut turned into a red zone today after recording an increase of 24 COVID-19 positive cases for the Belaoh Cluster, bringing the total number of cases in the cluster to 49.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Kedah JKN plans mobile COVID-19 assessment centre - Dr Noor Hisham
The Kedah State Health Department (JKN) is planning to set up mobile COVID-19 Assessment Centres (CAC) to monitor patients with mobility problem or in the vulnerable group.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Kota Kinabalu expected to see spike in COVID-19 cases
The State Health Department was still conducting screenings in the two densely populated localities which have been placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).
Sun Nov 22 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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