COVID-19 weekly round-up: Steep rise in active cases, deaths worrying
As the first phase of the full MCO enters its fourth day today, Malaysia is still grappling with copious new COVID-19 cases and three-digit fatalities daily.
Fri Jun 04 2021
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Community under threat of rising active clusters
The sharp rise in daily new cases over the past few weeks has once again placed Malaysia in a critical situation in its fight to contain the transmission of COVID-19.
Fri May 07 2021
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Imminent threat of fourth wave
Worried about the developments on the COVID-19 front, Dr Adham said MOH has -recommended- that interstate travel to enable Muslims to celebrate Aidilfitri (scheduled to fall on May 13) be postponed.
Fri Apr 16 2021
COVID-19 Weekly Round-up: Situation improves, daily new cases remain below 2,000
With its total of 319,365 cases, Malaysia remained at the 45th spot in the list of 216 countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Mar 12 2021
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Immunisation programme begins, daily new cases dip below 2,000
Developments have been reassuring with the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme having kicked off two days ago and daily new infections dipping below 2,000 yesterday for the first time.
Fri Feb 26 2021
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Emergency, MCO 2.0 to lower daily new cases
This is a round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Jan 9 up to noon today.
Fri Jan 15 2021
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia weighed down by over 250 active clusters
Malaysia continued to be battered by spiralling new case numbers over the week.
Fri Jan 08 2021
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Worksite screenings push up new case numbers
A round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Dec 12 up to 12.30 pm today.
Fri Dec 18 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia continues to be battered by new cases
A round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia from Dec 5 up to 12.30 pm today.
Fri Dec 11 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: 188 active clusters contribute to positive cases
Existing active and new clusters are the chief contributors to the daily spike in new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia.
Fri Dec 04 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Positive cases exceed 60,000, big hike in recovery numbers
This is a round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Nov 21 up to 12.30 pm today.
Fri Nov 27 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Sabah still major contributor to new cases in Malaysia
Sabah continued to be the major contributor to daily new COVID-19 infections in Malaysia where total case numbers have exceeded 36,000 some 10 months after the pandemic hit the nation.
Fri Nov 06 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: CMCO lowers daily new case numbers
About 10 months after the COVID-19 pandemic hit Malaysia, total positive cases reported in the country have gone past the 30,000 mark while active cases have swelled to over 10,000.
Fri Oct 30 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia's numbers show no sign of slowing down
This is a round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Oct 17 up to 12.30 pm today.
Fri Oct 23 2020
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Active cases escalate to over 6,000
Sabah also accounted for all except one COVID-19 fatalities that occurred this week.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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