Dutch health experts advise a full lockdown to slow Omicron - Media
Primary schools were ordered to close early for the winter holidays, due to high infection rates among children.
Sat Dec 18 2021
COVID-hit Chinese city tells residents to stay home as holiday starts
The measures, short of a full lockdown, came on the first of the four-day Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, a peak travel season across China.
Sat Sep 18 2021
COVID-19 safety concerns at the heart of KPT decision
KPT has taken a look at seven aspects of tertiary institution (IPT) operations and determined that face-to-face learning and teaching (PdP) will not be permitted during the full lockdown.
Mon May 31 2021
Business community supports full lockdown but requests various types of aid
The business community supports the government's decision to implement the first phase of total lockdown on the social and economic sectors nationwide for 14 days starting June 1.
Sat May 29 2021
MB denies viral message on implementation of full lockdown in Perak
Datuk Saarani Mohamad has dismissed as false a claim spread via the WhatsApp application that a stricter MCO or full lockdown will be implemented throughout the state this Friday.
Wed May 19 2021
India's new coronavirus cases hit record; Mumbai prepares for lockdown
The rise in cases comes as India's richest state, Maharashtra, the epicentre of the national second wave, is due to enter a full lockdown.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Second full lockdown will lead to irreparable damage - FMM
A second full lockdown will lead to irreparable damage to the business sector and the economy, with a devastating impact on business survival and job security.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Full MCO issue is just an informal discussion with MITI - EuroCham
EuroCham informed that the letter was an internal circular sent to all members to convey the essence of the informal discussions with MITI.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Industry relieved no full lockdown - FMM
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has expressed its appreciation of the government's move to allow the five key economic sectors to continue operating during the Movement Control Order.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Hong Kong reports zero new coronavirus cases for first time since early March
While schools remain closed, Hong Kong has stopped short of a full lockdown like those imposed in other cities.
Mon Apr 20 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024