Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official
The clade 1b variety of mpox has triggered global concern because it seems to spread more easily though routine close contact.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain
A new form of the virus has triggered global concern as it seems to spread easily through routine close contact.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East
Foreign Ministry said through its embassies, the Malaysian government is in close contact with registered Malaysian citizens.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Two Chinese cities ease COVID curbs after protests spread
The southwestern city of Chongqing will allow close contacts of people with COVID-19, who fulfil certain conditions, to quarantine at home.
Thu Dec 01 2022
COVID protests escalate in Guangzhou as China lockdown anger boils
Guangzhou said they would allow close contacts of COVID cases to quarantine at home rather than being forced to go to makeshift shelters.
Wed Nov 30 2022
'Considerable' monkeypox transmission happens before symptoms, study suggests
The virus is known to spread via close contact and causes symptoms including fever, body aches and often painful pus-filled skin lesions.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Biden not 'close contact' of daughter Ashley who tested positive for COVID
Jean-Pierre says it has been "several days" since the Biden saw his daughter.
Thu May 19 2022
No more quarantine for asymptomatic close contacts with booster jabs from March 1 - Khairy
Individuals above the age of 18, in close contact with COVID-19 positive cases, have taken booster jabs and asymptomatic on the first day will not be required to undergo quarantine from March 1.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Paul Yong's rape trial postponed after close contact with COVID-19 case
Judge Datuk Abdul Wahab Mohamed set March 16, 30 and 31 for Yong to enter his defence.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Hearing of Rosmah's bid to recuse judge postponed to Feb 3
Rosmah is also undergoing quarantine until Jan 25 as she was in close contact with her lead counsel who is confirmed positive for COVID-19.
Mon Jan 24 2022
'MySJ Trace' New feature in MySejahtera to trace close contacts - Khairy
If you are confirmed positive, you can send the interaction data to the MOH for contact tracking process to be made, Khairy said.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Japan detects eight new Omicron infections, bringing total to 12
Two of the new cases were close contacts of the first case, a diplomat from Namibia.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Rosmah's solar project trial adjourned again as her MySejahtera status still orange
Rosmah Mansor's corruption trial in connection with the solar energy project in Sarawak was postponed again as her MySejahtera status still showed that she had close contact with a COVID-19 case.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Rosmah's solar project graft trial adjourned as she had close contact with COVID-19 case
Justice Mohamed also vacated tomorrow's hearing after Rosmah's counsel Jagjit Singh told the court that her MySejahtera status is orange.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Melaka Health Dept identifies 23 people in close contact with COVID-positive officer
The Melaka Health Department has identified 23 people in close contact with a political party machinery officer who tested positive for COVID-19 and all have been ordered to undergo quarantine.
Fri Nov 12 2021
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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024