New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand will no longer have to wear a face mask in health care facilities or isolate for seven days after contracting the virus.
Mon Aug 14 2023
New US study helps de-mystify COVID brain fog
The paper, published in the journal Brain, was based on brain autopsies from nine people who died suddenly after contracting the virus.
Wed Jul 06 2022
177,220 senior citizens have contracted COVID-19 as of Sept 30 - Health DG
A total of 7.9 per cent or 177,220 senior citizens have contracted COVID-19 as of Sept 30, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Messi confesses to worrying about contracting COVID-19
Messi said the fear of contracting the virus was widespread in the squad.
Mon Jun 14 2021
WHO urges Indonesia to increase PCR tests on suspected COVID-19 patients
The WHO has urged Indonesia to conduct more PCR tests on those suspected of contracting COVID-19.
Tue Jul 14 2020
More than 70 per cent COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia had comorbidities - Expert
The risk of contracting COVID-19 is higher in people with weak immune defences and could further be compromised in chronic conditions such as heart and lung diseases as well as diabetes.
Wed Apr 29 2020
Italian premier's security guard dies from COVID-19
An Italian policeman who worked as a security guard for Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte died on Saturday after contracting COVID-19, Anadolu Agency quoted the country's police as saying.
Sun Apr 05 2020
Indonesia invokes emergency measures in Jakarta, bonuses for doctors
President Joko Widodo on Monday offered his condolences after a medical association said six doctors and nurses had died after contracting the virus.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Status of boy suspected of contracting rabies to be known soon
Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said so far the boy from Sarawak had symptoms of the disease but it had yet to be confirmed.
Sat Jul 15 2017
Specialist recommends yearly influenza vaccine for high risk groups
People at high risk of contracting the influenza virus are advised to get vaccinated yearly.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Top airlines offer to re-assign crew from Zika-hit routes
Major US airlines United and Delta and Europe's Lufthansa and Air France are offering to re-assign certain flight crew concerned about contracting the Zika virus from routes to affected countries.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Pregnant women should stay active to avoid depression
To avoid feeling depression, putting on too much weight, and contracting gestational diabetes, pregnant women should not spend too much time sitting, especially in the second trimester.
Sat Nov 07 2015
MERS: Malaysians advised not to visit South Korea
Malaysians are advised not to travel to South Korea for the time being to avoid contracting the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus.
Mon Jun 08 2015
False news goes viral of Telok Pasu assemblyman's death
Ustaz Ridzuan Hashim is said to be in stable condition in the hospital after being suspected of contracting dengue fever.
Sat May 23 2015
Fourth Sierra Leonean doctor dies from Ebola
A fourth Sierra Leonean doctor, a woman, died Sunday after contracting the dreaded Ebola virus, a top health official said.
Mon Sep 15 2014
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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