COVID-19: Malaysia reports 2,356 new cases, 9 deaths
Based on the data from the COVIDNOW portal, there were 5 imported cases, while 2,351 were of local transmissions.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Malaysia adds another 3,300 new COVID cases, 9 deaths
Based on the data from the COVIDNOW portal, there were 3,298 local transmissions and two new imported cases.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Singapore reports one imported case of monkeypox
The infection identified involves a 42-year-old male British national who works as a flight attendant.
Wed Jun 22 2022
58 more Omicron variant cases detected, four in Kedah - Khairy
A total of 58 new COVID-19 Omicron variant cases have been confirmed, with 54 of them being imported cases and four local transmissions, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue Jan 04 2022
49 new cases of Omicron variant detected in Malaysia
Khairy said of the total, 61 cases are imported cases, while one is likely to be a local infection reported in Sarawak yesterday.
Sat Dec 25 2021
11 new imported cases of Omicron variant, cumulative total now at 13 - Health DG
Of the 11 cases, nine were Malaysian citizens, and two others were Nigerians.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Singapore reports more than 5,000 COVID-19 daily cases on Oct 27
4,651 cases were reported in the community, 661 in the migrant worker dormitories, and 12 imported cases.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for 2 weeks
These countries would be classified as "extremely high risk" after multiple imported cases carrying the strain into Hong Kong were reported.
Mon Apr 19 2021
COVID: Three Malaysians among 18 new imported cases in Singapore on Thursday
All three of them arrived from their home country and were asymptomatic, said the ministry in its full data released here late last night.
Fri Mar 05 2021
COVID: Two Malaysians among 12 new imported cases in Singapore on Monday
According to Singapore's Health Ministry, both Malaysians are work permit holders who arrived from Malaysia and were asymptomatic.
Tue Mar 02 2021
COVID-19: Malaysian among six new imported cases in Singapore on Wednesday
A sea crew member arrived from Malaysia on a vessel and was tested onboard without disembarking.
Thu Feb 25 2021
COVID: Two M'sian women among 14 new imported cases reported in S'pore on Friday
Singapore's health ministry said both women were work permit holders who arrived from Malaysia and were asymptomatic.
Sat Feb 20 2021
COVID-19: Highest recovery cases, 2,464 new cases, seven deaths
Of the total, three imported cases were reported to receive infection from abroad while the rest were local case infections.
Sun Feb 14 2021
COVID: Two M'sians among 26 new imported cases in S'pore on Saturday
Of the 26 new imported cases, 25 were asymptomatic while the only symptomatic case was the Malaysian woman.
Sun Feb 07 2021
COVID-19: Three Malaysians among 17 new imported cases in Singapore on Wednesday
All three were work permit holders who arrived from Malaysia, and were asymptomatic.
Thu Feb 04 2021
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
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
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024