Dengue cases up by 265pc in Ipoh - Mayor
The continuous rainy season is one of the factors contributing to the increased breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Penang sees alarming spike in Chikungunya cases
The number of Chikungunya cases in Penang has shown an increase after recording 212 cases from early January to June 13.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Health Ministry releases Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in Keramat to curb dengue
The new method in preventing the spread of dengue was being conducted by the Institute for Medical Research to replace the population of wild Aedes mosquitoes.
Wed Mar 29 2017
40 dengue deaths as of Feb 25 - MOH
The death toll from dengue fever in the country has dropped to 40 cases until Feb 25, compared to 54 reported in the corresponding period in 2016, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Sun Mar 05 2017
KL plans large-scale war against aedes mosquitoes
The plan is currently waiting for the approval of the Health Ministry.
Thu Sep 15 2016
PM wants Health Ministry to take preventive measures on dengue, Zika virus
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says more rigorous monitoring activity was needed as the country's hot weather was very conducive for the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Rise in deaths due to fever, dengue cases in KL - DBKL
Dengue cases had increased by 18.14 per cent over the same period, with 6,726 cases, up from 5,693 cases last year.
Fri Nov 06 2015
2,000 mosquito larvae trapping devices to be installed at dengue hotspots
The installation of the devices costing RM30,000 will be done in stages to detect, monitor and control the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Sat Jun 13 2015
137 construction sites ordered closed for breeding Aedes
All the project sites ordered to close were among 341 areas identified to be risky in terms of breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Wed Oct 08 2014
Fogging not final solution to dengue menace - Dr Subramaniam
Fogging is not the final solution to the worrying increase of dengue cases in the country, the Dewan Negara was told Monday.
Mon Apr 21 2014
Scientists in Vietnam releases Dengue-blocking mosquito
Scientists have managed to find ways to reduce the spread of dengue by infecting aedes mosquitoes with bacteria from fruit flies.
Tue Nov 05 2013
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