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
Kremlin declines to comment on reported Ukraine talks with Biden aide
Few high-level contacts between U.S. and Russian officials have been made public in recent months.
Mon Nov 07 2022
14 casual contacts identified of M'sian in S'pore infected with monkeypox free of disease
Ling said the 14, all of whom were from Johor, had been instructed to undergo self-quarantine at their respective homes for a week.
Thu Jul 14 2022
No change in status of COVID-19 casual contacts on MySejahtera - Khairy
Casual contacts of COVID-19 will not see any change in their status on the MySejahtera, but they will be notified via the application.
Tue Mar 01 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
How to make sure you don't lose your contacts when changing smartphone
There's a very simple solution that can make sure you recover all your contacts in a new handset.
Thu Jan 13 2022
MACC: 25 companies under probe for submitting false bank statements to secure contracts
All the companies were alleged to have committed the offence to enable them to secure contacts from the waste management company, MACC said.
Wed Jan 12 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
WhatsApp will soon let you choose who sees your 'Last Seen' status
WhatsApp could soon be set to improve its privacy settings.
Thu Sep 09 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
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