Citizen journalists urged to practise code of ethics
The code of ethics, sets out eight responsibilities including validity and accuracy of information as well as privacy of sources.
Wed Feb 21 2024
China COVID data shows no new variant but under-reports deaths, WHO says
Global unease has grown about the accuracy of China's reporting of an outbreak that has filled hospitals and overwhelmed some funeral homes.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Variant that combines Delta and Omicron identified; dogs sniff out virus with high accuracy
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Malaysian-made COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit scores 100 pct accuracy
Mediven develops, manufactures, and markets advanced high quality clinical diagnostic molecular and rapid tests.
Wed Mar 02 2022
COVID: Seven hospitals to evaluate 'deep throat saliva' method effectiveness
Currently, the MOH was still using the nasopharyngeal (nose) and oropharyngeal (throat) swab methods to detect COVID-19 cases.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Elon Musk says 'most likely' has a moderate case of COVID-19
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Saturday he "most likely" has a moderate case of COVID-19, as he continued to question the accuracy of the tests.
Sun Nov 15 2020
EXPLAINER: Why ballot-counting in Nevada is dragging on
Government officials say they are emphasising accuracy over speed.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Breathing with face mask does not alter oxygen level; virus can last nine hours on skin
Obstructive sleep apnea linked with worse COVID-19.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Journalists must adhere to code of ethics - Radzi Jidin
He said, there is a difference between journalists and these individuals in terms of accuracy of the information disseminated to the community.
Sat Sep 12 2020
Take body temperature on forehead to guarantee accuracy - Health D-G
Thermometer must be used on the forehead to guarantee accurate reading of body temperature, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Aug 06 2020
COVID-19 test kits need to have high accuracy Khairy
However, most of the test kits have a sensitivity rate of less than 50 per cent.
Fri Apr 24 2020
China clamps down on coronavirus test kit exports after accuracy questioned
Several European countries complained about the accuracy of some Chinese-made tests.
Wed Apr 01 2020
Schools reminded to verify textbooks obtained from private distributors
The ministry never encouraged schools to simply obtain textbooks or workbooks from the private sector without checking the accuracy of the facts contained in the books.
Sun Aug 27 2017
MCMC conducts prepaid registration audits
The audit is to check on the accuracy and validity of the records of subscribers taken by dealers and agents at the point of registration.
Sat Jun 25 2016
Professional media practitioners must prioritise accuracy over speed
Malaysian Press Institute's Datuk Chamil Wariya believes it's important that news is verified by official sources before it's published so that wrong information is not given to the public.
Wed Oct 07 2015
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