WHO says more contaminated medicinal syrups found in new regions
The liquids containing active ingredients to treat various conditions, contained unacceptable levels of the contaminant ethylene glycol.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Australia seeks to ease COVID-19 test rules as cases hit records
Morrison said Australia needed "a gear change" to manage overburdened laboratories and get people out of isolation.
Wed Dec 29 2021
When it comes to music, Gen Z has the same taste as their parents
December is the month to take a look back on the year in music.
Wed Dec 08 2021
No Mu variant detected in Malaysia - MOSTI
1,312 samples have been analysed as of Sept 30 by a consortium comprising seven laboratories under MOSTI.
Fri Oct 01 2021
WHO urges collaboration on virus origin after China rejects inquiry plan
China has repeatedly dismissed theories that the virus leaked from one of its laboratories.
Fri Jul 23 2021
IHH's laboratory arm receive accreditation from CAP
Naa said the accreditation from CAP puts Pantai Premier Pathology on par with some of the world's best laboratories.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Exclusive: COVID-19 far more widespread in Indonesia than official data show - Studies
Health ministry official says Indonesia had low contact tracing and a lack of laboratories to process tests.
Thu Jun 03 2021
COVID-19: MOH aims to ramp up capacity to 200,000 tests per day - Health DG
The Ministry of Health (MOH) aims to increase the capacity of COVID-19 tests in laboratories nationwide to 200,000 tests a day, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Feb 05 2021
India's Dr.Reddy's ends study of COVID-19 drug Avigan in Kuwait
Fujifilm, Dr Reddy's Laboratories and GRA had entered into a deal in July to sell Avigan globally excluding Japan, China and Russia.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Capacity of COVID-19 labs expected to increase - Adham Baba
The capacity of COVID-19 laboratories in the country is expected to increase further for more sample testing, especially from the red and yellow zone areas, as well as screening and contact tracing.
Thu Oct 15 2020
COVID-19: Malaysia's lab testing capacity increases to 37,000 cases daily - Dr Adham
The capacity of COVID-19 screening sample testing and detection laboratories in the country has increased to 37,000 cases a day.
Sat Jul 25 2020
COVID-19: Laboratory capacity, screening test capability increases by almost 35,000 a day
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said it involved 53 laboratories nationwide compared to 23 previously.
Mon Jun 15 2020
COVID-19: Private labs ramp up sample collection and testing nationwide
A consortium of three associated laboratories namely Gribbles Pathology, Quantum Diagnostics and Clinipath Malaysia today launched the countrys largest COVID-19 collection and testing programme.
Wed Apr 08 2020
Capacity of COVID-19 testing labs increased - Health DG
The capacity of the KKM's laboratories involved with COVID-19 testing has been increased with assistance from KPT and MOSTI.
Sun Mar 29 2020
Health Ministry can conduct 16,000 screenings a day by April
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that tests are currently being conducted by 18 Health Ministry and five private laboratories.
Sun Mar 22 2020
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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