The gene that helped fight the Black Death could now protect us from COVID-19
Study shows that this genetic variation is still present in some people today, and it could give them extra protection against COVID-19.
Wed Mar 15 2023
COVID: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China
Effective this Sunday, all travellers from China are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering Sabah.
Thu Jan 05 2023
[COLUMNIST] Enforce resilience strategies against COVID-19 re-emergence
A rough estimation predicts that this year, an approximately 1.2 million tourists from China will be heading towards Malaysia, bringing along with them RM3.6 billion in tourism revenue.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Chinese authorities seek out COVID protesters
Chinese authorities have begun inquiries into some of the people who gathered at weekend protests against COVID-19 curbs.
Tue Nov 29 2022
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
Seven million Malaysians yet to take booster dose against COVID-19 - PM
Ismail Sabri today said that seven million Malaysians have yet to take their booster dose against COVID-19 so far and advised them to do so immediately.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Fauci, face of US battle against COVID-19, tests positive
The NIH said Fauci, 81, was fully vaccinated and twice boosted, and will self-isolate and continue to work from home.
Thu Jun 16 2022
1,180,415 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19
For teenagers aged 12 to 17 years, a total of 2,914,722 individuals or 93.7 pct have completed their vaccination.
Thu Jun 02 2022
PICKids ends today, 33 pct fully vaccinated against COVID-19
PICKids, which was launched on Feb 3 for children aged five to 11, ended today, said Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Tue May 31 2022
1,171,888 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19
For adolescents aged between 12 and 17, a total of 2,913,596 individuals or 93.6 pct have completed the COVID-19 vaccination.
Tue May 31 2022
PM Ismail Sabri receives Honorary Doctorate in Medicine from Nihon University
The honorary degree was in appreciation of Ismail Sabri's efforts and contributions in the fight against COVID-19.
Tue May 24 2022
Over 2.9 million teenagers fully vaccinated against COVID-19
A total of 1,119,411 or 31.5 per cent of children aged five to 11 in the country have been fully vaccinated.
Mon May 23 2022
Almost 30 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19
1,058,626 children aged 5-11 years, or 29.8 pct of their population in Malaysia have completed their vaccination under PICKids until yesterday.
Mon May 16 2022
28 per cent of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19
For adolescents aged between 12 and 17, a total of 2,901,725 of them, or 93.3 per cent of their population, have completed the vaccination.
Fri May 13 2022
Over 960,000 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19
As for the adult population, a total of 22,969,639 or 97.6 pct have completed two doses of the vaccine.
Wed May 11 2022
'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
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024