![COVID19: MOH is updating SOP, to make announcement soon COVID19: MOH is updating SOP, to make announcement soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684326258_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
COVID19: MOH is updating SOP, to make announcement soon
Dr Zaliha Mustafa advised to continue practicing the existing SOP and personal safety including wearing a face mask when in public places.
Tue May 30 2023
![COVID: Saifuddin shares critical personal moments COVID: Saifuddin shares critical personal moments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622556474_TBORDINANDARURATSA.jpg)
COVID: Saifuddin shares critical personal moments
Saifuddin today shared his experience of critical moments at Sungai Buloh Hospital when he suffered shortness of breath after his oxygen reading was at a low level of 70 per cent.
Tue Jun 01 2021
![Indonesia surprised by new variant as COVID-19 lingers Indonesia surprised by new variant as COVID-19 lingers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599102778_Bandung.jpg)
Indonesia surprised by new variant as COVID-19 lingers
Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono has confirmed the two cases of the new COVID-19 variant in Indonesia.
Sat Mar 06 2021
![COVID: 2,063 new cases, 2,922 recoveries - Health DG COVID: 2,063 new cases, 2,922 recoveries - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71588071849_Drnoorhisham.jpg)
COVID: 2,063 new cases, 2,922 recoveries - Health DG
With the latest figures, the country's COVID-19 case tally now stood at 283,629, with 23,161 active cases.
Thu Mar 04 2021
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National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme can bring down positive cases to zero - Dr Jemilah
It is not impossible for Malaysia to achieve zero COVID-19 daily positive case through the implementation of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme.
Tue Feb 16 2021
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Year-end ode: 4IR is the post-COVID-19 hero
Anyone paying attention knows that Neo Liberalism has only resulted in the super rich getting even richer. It didnt take Covid19 to realize this; 2008s Global Financial Crisis showed us this.
Thu Dec 31 2020
![Moderna COVID-19 vaccine gets US authorisation, second in 8 days Moderna COVID-19 vaccine gets US authorisation, second in 8 days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605528925_vaccine.jpg)
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine gets US authorisation, second in 8 days
Moderna injections are expected to begin in coming days for adults 18 years old and up.
Sat Dec 19 2020
![Chadwick Boseman, Trump and pop group BTS dominate Twitter in 2020 Chadwick Boseman, Trump and pop group BTS dominate Twitter in 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607393047_TWITTER.jpg)
Chadwick Boseman, Trump and pop group BTS dominate Twitter in 2020
US President Donald Trump, himself a prolific user of Twitter, was the person most tweeted about worldwide in 2020
Tue Dec 08 2020
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26 districts classified as red zones in past 14 days - CPRC
Sabah recorded the highest number of red zones with 16 districts while Selangor recorded five districts.
Wed Oct 21 2020
![Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603099007_jokowi.jpg)
Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern
With more than 365,000 coronavirus cases and 12,000 deaths, Indonesia has struggled to get its outbreak under control.
Mon Oct 19 2020
![Belgium shuts restaurants for four weeks to fight virus Belgium shuts restaurants for four weeks to fight virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81602903992_belgium.jpg)
Belgium shuts restaurants for four weeks to fight virus
The move was announced by deputy prime minister Georges Gilkinet following a meeting of the Belgian government's crisis unit.
Sat Oct 17 2020
![COVID-19: Six schools in Perak, four in Kedah ordered to close COVID-19: Six schools in Perak, four in Kedah ordered to close](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61594858604_pelajar.jpg)
COVID-19: Six schools in Perak, four in Kedah ordered to close
Six schools in Perak and four in Kedah have been ordered to close for seven days starting tomorrow following positive COVID-19 cases among the teachers and pupils.
Sun Oct 11 2020
![COVID-19: 298 schools in Petaling district to close COVID-19: 298 schools in Petaling district to close](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51593053113_PelajarSekolah.jpg)
COVID-19: 298 schools in Petaling district to close
The closure involved 298 primary and secondary schools as well as vocational colleges and private schools throughout the district.
Sun Oct 11 2020
![Billionaire wealth reaches new high during COVID-19 pandemic - UBS Billionaire wealth reaches new high during COVID-19 pandemic - UBS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61602034678_wealth.jpg)
Billionaire wealth reaches new high during COVID-19 pandemic - UBS
Billionaire wealth grew by more than a quarter during the early months of the pandemic to reach $10.2 trillion in July.
Wed Oct 07 2020
![New Zealand's Ardern lifts coronavirus restrictions in Auckland New Zealand's Ardern lifts coronavirus restrictions in Auckland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41601868455_ARDERN.jpg)
New Zealand's Ardern lifts coronavirus restrictions in Auckland
The PM expressed confidence a second wave of COVID-19 infections in Auckland has been almost eliminated.
Mon Oct 05 2020
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025