China suspects COVID-19 might arrive in overseas mail
Authorities vowed to step up disinfection of overseas mail and are insisting postal staff handling it are fully vaccinated.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Nano mist not replacement for standard surface cleaning - Health DG
The use of nano mist does not replace the requirement for standard surface cleaning for disinfection against COVID-19, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Sanitation, disinfection guidelines for public premises approved for local authorities
The sanitisation and disinfection guidelines for public facilities and premises in local authority areas will be used as a guide by local councils and stakeholders to carry out sanitisation.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Large-scale nationwide sanitisation exercise begins today
A large-scale disinfection exercise will be carried out for two days beginning today at 284 locations nationwide following a sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases over the past few days.
Sat May 29 2021
COVID: Nearly 40 schools in Johor ordered closed since last month
District Education Office asked to close the schools to enable the process of risk evaluation, close contact detection and disinfection.
Sat May 01 2021
COVID: 10 more primary schools in Kuala Terengganu ordered closed
Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said this was to enable disinfection work to be carried out to curb the spread of the virus.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Hotel occupancy rates expected to increase next year
Tourism Malaysia Domestic & Events Division senior director Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar said they were targetting an increase of 20 per cent, but did not state the current occupancy rate.
Mon Dec 28 2020
'Made-in-Gaza' device fights coronavirus spread
Spraying hand sanitiser while taking the person's temperature, the two-metre-high device offers an all-in-one disinfection experience.
Mon Nov 02 2020
COVID-19: 21 KAFA integrated schools, seven Islamic kindergartens in Perak temporarily closed
The Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) has provided an allocation of RM2.2 million for the cleaning and disinfection work of the kindergartens.
Wed Oct 21 2020
BSN confirms another employee in Kota Kinabalu tested positive for COVID-19
BSN has carried out a thorough disinfection and comprehensive sanitisation process in accordance with the health and safety guidelines throughout the branch area.
Sat Oct 17 2020
Mid Valley Megamall, Gardens Mall being sanitised after tenant's employee tested positive for COVID-19
Mid Valley Megamall (MWM) and The Gardens Mall (TGM) are undergoing sanitisation and disinfection at all common areas as well as three outlets.
Sun Oct 11 2020
COVID-19: Two schools in Terengganu ordered to close temporarily
The closure of these schools is being implemented to enable disinfection activities to be carried out.
Mon Oct 05 2020
UniSZA to close for three days after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
During the closure, the teaching and learning process will be carried out online to ensure the safety of students and employees.
Mon Oct 05 2020
COVID-19: Temporary closure of 30 schools in Lahad Datu starting tomorrow
A total of 30 schools in Silam and Silabukan in Lahad Datu will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow until further notice, said Sabah Education Department director Dr Mistirine Radin.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Parliament undergoes disinfection following COVID-19 positive case
JBPM today carried out disinfection process on the Parliament Complex after a JKR officer, who had been there, was found to be COVID-19 positive.
Fri Sep 18 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024