Japan to consider downgrading COVID-19 to less serious infectious disease
A classification downgrade to disease category five from the current category two would end an isolation requirement for infected people.
Fri Jan 20 2023
COVID: Only 0.1 per cent of new cases critical - Dr Noor Hisham
Only 0.1 per cent or 13 of the 13,034 new COVID-19 cases reported today are in category five, which means critical patients requiring respiratory aid in the intensive care unit (ICU) for 21 days.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Fiji declares state of natural disaster as powerful cyclone approaches
Fiji declared a state of natural disaster, as Cyclone Yasa, a top category five storm is expected to make landfall overnight.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Flight cancelled as powerful cyclone bears down on Fiji
Severe tropical cylone Winston, with average winds of 220 kilometres (136 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 315 kilometres per hour, was forecast to hit the main island Viti Levu overnight Saturday.
Sat Feb 20 2016
Vanuatu cyclone
Meteorologists said Cyclone Pam had hit the top category five intensity, with winds set to reach up to 230 kilometres per hour.
Sun Mar 15 2015
Australia warns of 'calamity' as massive cyclone roars ashore
Tropical Cyclone Marcia slammed into the Queensland coast just after 2200 GMT Thursday and is expected to cause significant damage after being upgraded to a category five, the most severe.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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