India's Kerala state closes schools, banks in seven villages due to Nipah deaths
Authorities declared containment zones after it recorded two deaths from the rare and deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Reinventing COVID-19 pandemic management - speed and scale
Early interventions with speed and scale keys to containment, economic openness and alleviating healthcare burden.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Testing for reopening simultaneous containment and controlled reopening
Reopening of non-essential industries should be conditional upon testing - if vaccination hasn't been applied.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Simultaneous containment and controlled reopening through tech-powered mass testing
Repeat clusters show that simply trusting industries and people (and even politicians) to manage and self-enforce SOPs are not reliable.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Indian panel says global response needed to contain more infectious virus variant
Strong public health response will be needed globally for its containment, as the variant has spread to over 50 countries.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Without the Emergency, people still complied with SOPs - Tun M
All the COVID-19 containment measures undertaken by the government can be implemented based on existing laws, Dr Mahathir said.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Crews race to drain Florida wastewater reservoir on brink of collapse
The crisis began over the weekend when a worsening week-old leak in the containment wall prompted authorities to order the evacuation.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Vietnam begins COVID-19 vaccinations after successful virus containment
Vietnam has suffered fewer disruptions to its economy than much of Asia.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Recalibrating the COVID-19 containment strategy
Effective containment strategy proposed by the experts entails the government focusing its resources towards FTTI.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Sarawak spent RM96 million to enforce COVID-19 containment - Uggah
The Sarawak government spent about RM96 million between March and October this year to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the welfare of the people.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Budget 2021: Clearer signs of economic recovery needed to boost ringgit
Whether the ringgit would strengthen would depend on the actual success factors pertaining to the containment of COVID-19.
Sun Nov 01 2020
India eases restrictions despite surging virus cases
India has the world's fastest growing number of recorded cases, now at 3.5 million, and more than 62,000 pandemic deaths.
Sun Aug 30 2020
UAE tells Muslims to pray at home during Ramadan
The UAE has suspended prayer in all houses of worship including mosques as part of containment measures.
Mon Apr 20 2020
In Singapore, migrant coronavirus cases highlight containment weak link
Some of Singapore's early policy responses did not account for this vulnerable community, according to rights groups and volunteer organisations.
Wed Apr 15 2020
Selangor to do mass testing in several areas to assist Health Ministry in containing COVID-19
Amirudin added that with more tests undertaken, infection trends in certain locations could be detected and as such, containment measures could be heightened.
Wed Apr 08 2020
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
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