Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital
In the absence of infection control measures, the babies are transmitting viruses to each other and they have no immunity.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Underground restaurants, secret bars: Beijing residents dodge COVID curbs
Some Beijing residents are defying strict curbs as the government tentatively relaxes pandemic control measures.
Wed Dec 07 2022
S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster
The crowd crush that happened Saturday night at the Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations can be blamed on poor crowd management.
Tue Nov 01 2022
[COLUMNIST] Thinking out of the box beyond price control measures
It is the opportune time for the govt to think outside the box beyond price control measure that is only applicable for the short term.
Wed Jun 08 2022
No more MCO, just stricter control at borders - Hishammuddin
The government will not reimpose the Movement Control Order (MCO) but stricter control measures will be implemented at the country's entry and exit points in a bid to curb COVID-19.
Tue Jan 11 2022
Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally
The authorities would monitor construction sites to ensure that builders follow dust-control measures set out by the government.
Mon Nov 22 2021
Number of smokers worldwide shrinking: WHO
WHO urges countries to step up control measures further to kick deadly tobacco addiction.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Japan has carried out a threat to publicly shame people not complying with border control measures.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Be cautious when using online dating apps - MCMC
Users should be aware that they are exposed to cyberattack risks if they do not take necessary cyber security and self-control measures.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Stern action against those flouting MCO SOP - Putrajaya police
Marlizan said additional control measures were also taken by closing all 'rat routes' connecting Putrajaya to the border areas.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Hospitals unable to accommodate COVID-19 patients if daily infections hit 4 digits
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in this regard, the ministry would continue to strengthen public health capacities to reduce infectivity rate to below 1.0.
Thu Nov 12 2020
MOH specialists leaving for Sabah tomorrow
Specialists in different fields from the Health Ministry (MOH) will leave for Sabah tomorrow to observe and provide assistance in enhancing COVID-19 control measures in the state.
Tue Sep 29 2020
MOH prepares ahead for possible COVID-19 winter case spike
Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said as there is still no proven vaccine in sight, the ministry would continue to carry out control measures.
Mon Aug 31 2020
Curfew can return if people do not cooperate
Thailand government can impose the night-time curfew again if people fail to cooperate with disease control measures.
Mon Jun 15 2020
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024