![COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622294767_Saringan.jpg)
COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist
Dr. Tan Seok Hong said most active cases involving the Omicron variant exhibit mild symptoms.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases fall to lowest since June Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases fall to lowest since June](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664247631_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases fall to lowest since June
MOH also reported a total of 1,690 recoveries on Monday, taking the total number of active cases in the country to 24,021.
Tue Sep 27 2022
![Malaysia records nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday Malaysia records nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642463277_mural.jpg)
Malaysia records nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday
A total of 2,292 recoveries were reported, which brings the total number of active cases in the country to 30,019.
Wed Jul 06 2022
![Malaysia logs 13,336 new COVID-19 cases, 54 more deaths Malaysia logs 13,336 new COVID-19 cases, 54 more deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641831052_COVID.jpg)
Malaysia logs 13,336 new COVID-19 cases, 54 more deaths
Dr Noor Hisham said there were 25,552 recoveries reported, taking the number of active cases to 220,872.
Tue Mar 29 2022
![India's COVID-19 tally surpass 42 million, deaths over 500,000 India's COVID-19 tally surpass 42 million, deaths over 500,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41619853733_hospital.jpg)
India's COVID-19 tally surpass 42 million, deaths over 500,000
There are still 1,331,648 active COVID-19 cases in the country with a fall of 103,921 active cases during the past 24 hours.
Sat Feb 05 2022
![Australia's Victoria reports 183 local COVID-19 cases Australia's Victoria reports 183 local COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622672529_MELBOURNELOCKDOWN.jpg)
Australia's Victoria reports 183 local COVID-19 cases
There are 1,417 active cases now in the state.
Sun Sep 05 2021
![COVID-19 weekly round-up: Steep rise in active cases, deaths worrying COVID-19 weekly round-up: Steep rise in active cases, deaths worrying](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71622795964_Kelantan.jpg)
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Steep rise in active cases, deaths worrying
As the first phase of the full MCO enters its fourth day today, Malaysia is still grappling with copious new COVID-19 cases and three-digit fatalities daily.
Fri Jun 04 2021
![COVID: Pahang to propose MCO in Kuantan if cases continue to rise - MB COVID: Pahang to propose MCO in Kuantan if cases continue to rise - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620143327_MBPAHANG.jpg)
COVID: Pahang to propose MCO in Kuantan if cases continue to rise - MB
The upward trend in the district did not show any decline and the cumulative number of positive cases stood at 1,470, with a total of 143 active cases from nine clusters.
Tue May 04 2021
![COVID: 1,854 new cases, five deaths - Health DG COVID: 1,854 new cases, five deaths - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612777809_TBNoorHisham.jpg)
COVID: 1,854 new cases, five deaths - Health DG
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia continues to rise, with 1,854 cases reported in the last 24 hours compared to yesterday's 1,285.
Fri Apr 09 2021
![COVID: 1,638 new cases, three deaths recorded on Saturday COVID: 1,638 new cases, three deaths recorded on Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612777809_TBNoorHisham.jpg)
COVID: 1,638 new cases, three deaths recorded on Saturday
A total of 1,638 new COVID-19 cases, with three deaths, were recorded in the last 24 hours while another 1,449 cases have recovered.
Sat Apr 03 2021
![MCO in Tawau from tomorrow until April 16 - Ismail Sabri MCO in Tawau from tomorrow until April 16 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615027550_IsmailSabri.jpg)
MCO in Tawau from tomorrow until April 16 - Ismail Sabri
A total of 137 active cases have been reported involving several clusters in the district with high infection rates.
Fri Apr 02 2021
![COVID-19: 1,275 new cases, one fatality reported on March 26 - Health DG COVID-19: 1,275 new cases, one fatality reported on March 26 - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615589353_TanSriDrNoorHish.jpg)
COVID-19: 1,275 new cases, one fatality reported on March 26 - Health DG
Malaysia recorded fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 daily cases for the 20th day in a row after 1,275 cases and one fatality were reported today.
Fri Mar 26 2021
![COVID: 1,327 new cases, four fatalities reported over last 24 hours COVID: 1,327 new cases, four fatalities reported over last 24 hours](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610273081_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
COVID: 1,327 new cases, four fatalities reported over last 24 hours
1,247 recoveries were also reported, taking the total number of recoveries to 317,289, the death toll to 1,233 and the total number of active cases to 14,518.
Sun Mar 21 2021
![New COVID-19 infections showing downward trend, 1,280 cases Tuesday - Health DG New COVID-19 infections showing downward trend, 1,280 cases Tuesday - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51614920676_HishamAbdullah.jpg)
New COVID-19 infections showing downward trend, 1,280 cases Tuesday - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said Malaysia's infection tally now stood at 316,269, with 18,704 of them active cases.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![COVID: 2,063 new cases, 2,922 recoveries - Health DG COVID: 2,063 new cases, 2,922 recoveries - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71588071849_Drnoorhisham.jpg)
COVID: 2,063 new cases, 2,922 recoveries - Health DG
With the latest figures, the country's COVID-19 case tally now stood at 283,629, with 23,161 active cases.
Thu Mar 04 2021
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025