Dengue cases drop 5.4% last week
The number of dengue fever cases in the 14th epidemiological week this year (April 2-8) dropped by 5.4 per cent to 2,239 cases from 2,365 cases the previous week, with two fatality recorded.
Wed Apr 12 2023
China declares 'decisive victory' over COVID-19
China's top leaders declared a "decisive victory" over COVID-19, claiming the world's lowest fatality rate.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Two-year-old girl first fatality in Terengganu floods
Floods in Terengganu have claimed its first victim, a two-year-old girl, in an incident in Kampung Apal.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Analysis: The masks are off but a disaster is not inevitable
Despite the lower fatality rate, most public health experts remain concerned over a future with no masks.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Zimbabwe blames measles surge on sect gatherings after 80 children die
The ministry said the outbreak had now spread nationwide, with a case fatality rate of 6.9 pct.
Mon Aug 15 2022
COVID-19 case fatality rate on the rise but still lower compared to during delta wave - Khairy
The COVID-19 case fatality rate (CFR) in Malaysia is on the rise but still lower compared to during the Delta wave.
Thu Mar 03 2022
Elderly man second flood fatality in Terengganu
Rahim Deraman was believed to have drowned while wading through floodwaters, and was found floating in a ditch by villagers.
Tue Mar 01 2022
70-year-old man first flood fatality in Kelantan
A 70-year-old man has become the first fatality in the ongoing floods in Kelantan.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Man dies after being gored at Spanish bull-running festival
It was the first such fatality in the country since such events resumed after COVID-19 curbs were relaxed during the summer.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Fatality via online
Roslina says lecturers 'need to look at syllabus and re-calibrate the assignments to make sure the learning outcomes are achieved'.
Mon Aug 09 2021
Australian floods turn fatal as Sydney shivers through cold snap
A subsequent low pressure weather system brought flooding in some areas, leading to at least one fatality in Victoria state.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Emergence of new COVID-19 variants worrying - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said those VOC spread rapidly and were also linked to high fatality rates.
Tue May 18 2021
COVID-19: 1,275 new cases, one fatality reported on March 26 - Health DG
Malaysia recorded fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 daily cases for the 20th day in a row after 1,275 cases and one fatality were reported today.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Australia floods claim first fatality, more evacuations as clean-up begins
A man's body was found in a car trapped by floodwaters on Wednesday, the first death linked to wild weather across Australia in recent days.
Wed Mar 24 2021
COVID-19: Sarawak records 105 new cases, another death
Another fatality was recorded in the state, bringing the death toll due to the virus to 39.
Tue Feb 02 2021
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024