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
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024