COVID-19 D614G mutation found in five clusters - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham in an update post on his official Facebook site said the result was obtained from the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) today.
Fri Sep 25 2020
Possible that Tawar, Sivagangga clusters came from same source - Health D-G
There is a big possibility that the Tawar cluster and Sivagangga PUI (person under investigation) cluster may have originated from the same source, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham.
Thu Aug 27 2020
COVID-19: MOH can focus on genomic research with reduction in positive cases - Health DG
The declining number of positive COVID-19 cases will allow MOH health workers to focus on its joint research on COVID-19-related genomics with the IMR.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Possibility of three COVID-19 strains in Malaysia - Health DG
The strains must first be examined by the health authorities including the Institute for Medical Research (IMR).
Wed Apr 15 2020
43,462 clinical samples taken for testing so far - Health DG
A total of 43,462 clinical samples have been taken for COVID-19 testing to date, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today.
Wed Apr 01 2020
Health Ministry releases Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in Keramat to curb dengue
The new method in preventing the spread of dengue was being conducted by the Institute for Medical Research to replace the population of wild Aedes mosquitoes.
Wed Mar 29 2017
IMR tests Zika strain in Sarawakian sisters
The Institute for Medical Research is conducting tests to ascertain the Zika virus strain in two infected Sarawakian sisters, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.
Fri Sep 16 2016
Wolbachia bacteria to curb dengue cases - Health DG
The injected Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs do not carry dengue virus and thus prevent from dengue being spread.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Laboratory test result confirms siblings contracted leptospirosis
Blood samples from the three siblings were sent to the IMR laboratory for screening after they suffered high fever.
Thu Dec 11 2014
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