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
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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