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
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
'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
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
Travellers, close contacts under quarantine for at least five days can take COVID-19 test to get order release on Monday
If the result is negative, they will be given the release order this Monday, Khairy said.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Flood in Yan: 14 COVID-19 patients among those evacuated
COVID-19 patients and close contacts were placed at the designated relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Teroi.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Close contacts told not to deliver items to patients at PKRC MAEPS
Ramacantiran said deliveries of personal items to patients at the centre had increased excessively to more than 300 bags daily.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Rise in COVID-19 cases in Negeri Sembilan due to targeted screenings
Three main categories that contributed to the sharp rise are existing clusters, close contacts and sporadic cases.
Wed Jul 14 2021
COVID: First round screening of Keramat Cluster close contacts completed
All close contacts of infected individuals in Keramat Cluster, the new COVID-19 cluster in Semporna, have completed their first screening test today.
Sun May 09 2021
KWP identifies bazaars, malls visited by COVID-19 positive individuals, close contacts
The list, which was based on data collected from the Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system, would be brought to the National Security Council (MKN) meeting tomorrow.
Thu May 06 2021
22 schools in Negeri Sembilan closed for 2 days
The closure order is to enable the district health office to conduct risk assessments, detect close contacts and schools in order to carry out sanitisation processes.
Mon May 03 2021
EMCO at Sri Jelutung quarters in Pekan from March 6-19
From March 3, a total of 30 positive cases have been recorded and 150 close contacts identified, involving residents of this quarters.
Fri Mar 05 2021
COVID : Nestle sets up quarantine transit station for close contacts
Amiruddin said this is the first time the government is collaborating with the private sector to open a COVID-19 quarantine transit centre.
Thu Mar 04 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