Hong Kong will scrap COVID hotel quarantine from Sept. 26
All international arrivals will be able to return home or to accommodation of their choice but will have to self-monitor for three days.
Fri Sep 23 2022
COVID-19 in babies - here's what to expect
Here's what to expect if your baby tests positive for COVID-19.
Thu May 26 2022
Public urged not to be influenced by dubious RTK antigen test results
The public has been advised not to be influenced by the various videos on social media showing COVID-19 rapid test kits (RTK) giving dubious results.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Thailand's daily COVID-19 cases may hit 100,000, warns virologist
Dr Yong said at present, an average of 25,000 COVID-19 cases was logged daily, including those tested positive using the Antigen Test Kits.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Travel is back, but don't forget to check these admin essentials before you head to the airport
Here's a run down some of the administrative hoops you'll need to jump through in order to avoid a vacation nightmare for your next trip.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough
Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Biden tests negative for COVID after staffer tested positive - White House
A PCR test Biden received on Monday after being notified of the case came back negative, as did an antigen test he received on Sunday.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Tourists to Langkawi must undergo COVID-19 screening before departure - Khairy
Starting tomorrow, travellers intending to visit Langkawi are required to undergo screening for COVID-19 before departure.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Vietnam's capital ramps up testing after extending COVID-19 curbs
Hanoi authorities launches a plan to conduct tests on the city's 8 million people to try to curb a climb in infections.
Tue Sep 07 2021
COVID-19: Sabah industrial players encouraged to test staff using rapid antigen test kit
The test kit is approved by the Health Ministry and the result of the test can be directly updated in the MySejahtera app.
Tue Aug 03 2021
First Malaysian made COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kit available from July 19
The rapid test takes 10 to 15 minutes to perform and the result is judged by visible bands which confirm the presence of the antigen.
Fri Jul 16 2021
Thailand approves self-tests, self-isolation as COVID-19 cases climb
The rapid antigen test kits, the approval of which was announced in the official Royal Gazette on Tuesday, should be available in stores next week.
Tue Jul 13 2021
India's Mylab can ramp up COVID-19 test production to 100 million units per week -CEO
Mylab's antigen test, "CoviSelf", is different from molecular PCR tests and are considered to be more accurate.
Mon May 24 2021
MMA calls for immediate audit on COVID-19 test kits by MOH
The MMA has urged the Health Ministry (MoH) to conduct an immediate and followed by regular audit on the quality of all the COVID-19 RTK Antigen test kits available in the market.
Tue May 18 2021
In Barcelona, 5,000 fans attend gig for COVID trial
Ahead of the party, everyone underwent mass screening and antigen tests, donning FPP2 surgical masks to attend the gig.
Mon Mar 29 2021
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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