Olympics - Paris 2024 guarantees beds are tiny but robust
Paris 2024 organisers says Olympic village beds will be robust and comfortable amid reports they were installing anti-sex beds for athletes.
Sat May 25 2024
China races to bolster health system as COVID surge sparks global concern
China scrambled to install hospital beds and build fever screening clinics as COVID cases increased.
Tue Dec 20 2022
COVID: ICU bed occupancy in nine states below 50 per cent - Health DG
The occupancy rate for ICU hospital beds in Putrajaya, Labuan, and nine other states was below 50 pct as of yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Hong Kong daily COVID tally to hit yet another record - TVB
Quarantine facilities have reached capacity and hospital beds were more than 95 pct full as cases spiral.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Govt takes proactive measures to restore economy despite COVID-19 spike
Malaysia's public health system is under control, and the use of intensive care unit beds is very low compared with two years ago.
Fri Feb 18 2022
MOH targets hospital bed ratio of 2.08 to 1,000 residents by end of 12MP
MOH will continue the initiative to raise the number of beds through the construction of new hospitals and upgrading existing hospitals and facilities.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Japan hospitalises first Paralympics participant with COVID-19 - Kyodo
Hospitals in Japan treating COVID-19 patients have usually reserved beds for people showing severe symptoms.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Doctor: It's like a glimmer of light at the end of a tunnel
"The ED (Emergency Department) used to be a sea of body bags and patient beds, with canvas sheets lining the floor - you could see them at every nook and corner. But now you can see the floor."
Sat Aug 14 2021
COVID: GKV STF frees up more beds in public, private hospitals
The capacity of beds in public and private hospitals treating COVID-19 patients in the Greater Klang Valley (GKV) area will be increased by repurposing some areas in the hospital into patient wards.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Plastic podiums, recycled medals, cardboard beds: Sustainability at Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo event has some high-profile green credentials.
Tue Aug 03 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases back up to 16,117 in M'sia, Tokyo Olympic host calls for more COVID-beds
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Selayang Hospital to be full COVID-19 facility, can provide up to 450 beds
Dr Chong said Selayang Hospital will be the fourth hospital in the Klang Valley to be turned into a full COVID-19 hospital.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Australia man ties bedsheets together to escape 4th floor hotel quarantine - Police
Police arrested the man across town about 8 hours later, and charged him with failing to comply with a direction.
Tue Jul 20 2021
APHM to facilitate sharing of resources in treating COVID-19 patients, accelerating vaccination
As of today, almost 100 per cent of the designated COVID-19 ICU beds in private hospitals are taken up by COVID-19 Category 5 patients.
Mon Jul 19 2021
HTAR to receive 151 extra beds today - MOH
For the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the hospital would increase its capacity from 51 beds to 72 beds soon.
Mon Jul 12 2021
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