New COVID-19 cases drop 14.2 pct last week - Dr Noor Hisham
Dr Noor Hisham the number of local cases dropped from 3,735 to 3,213 cases from Jan 1 to 7.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Lower weekly COVID new cases - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said in a statement today said the number of local cases fell 2.6 per cent from 19,068 cases to 18,581 cases.
Mon Nov 28 2022
As Shanghai expands COVID lockdown, life on hold in city of 26 million
China's outbreak is small by global standards. But Shanghai, now accounting for three out of every four local cases across the country, has emerged as a test bed for the national government.
Fri Apr 01 2022
China's Xian enters 10th day of COVID lockdown as cases persist
The city of 13 million people reported 174 new local cases with confirmed clinical symptoms for Dec 31.
Sat Jan 01 2022
COVID-19 infections ease in Sydney, curve flattening not seen yet
New South Wales (NSW) state reported 1,127 new local cases, the majority in state capital Sydney, down from 1,257 on Monday.
Tue Sep 14 2021
China reports no new local COVID-19 cases for first time since July
Across China, new local cases fell to the single-digits last week, after peaking in early August.
Mon Aug 23 2021
COVID-19: 3,499 new positive cases, 5 deaths recorded
Of the total, 3,498 were local cases with 1,871 being citizens and 1,627 non-citizens as well as one import case involving a non-citizen.
Sat Feb 13 2021
COVID-19: 3,680 new infections, seven deaths, Johor records 1,069 cases
A total of 3,680 new COVID-19 infections were reported on Wednesday, bringing the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 191,114.
Wed Jan 27 2021
COVID-19: Malaysia records 3,337 new cases, 15 deaths
Malaysia recorded the highest daily case with 3,337 cases on Thursday, with 3,330 being local cases while the rest were import cases.
Thu Jan 14 2021
China reports biggest rise in daily COVID cases in five months
Hebei, which entered a "wartime mode" on Tuesday, accounted for 51 of the 52 local cases reported by the National Health Commission on Thursday.
Thu Jan 07 2021
1,210 positive cases, these are five focus of MOH media statement
Malaysia confirms 105 patients are being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 40 cases require respiratory assistance.
Tue Nov 17 2020
COVID-19: 869 new cases, six deaths - Health D-G
An increase in new death cases was also recorded with six more, bringing the total number of death cases to 300.
Tue Nov 10 2020
COVID-19: Malaysia records over 800 cases for third straight day - Health D-G
To date there are 99 positive COVID-19 cases being treated in the ICU, with 31 cases requiring respiratory assistance.
Mon Oct 19 2020
COVID-19: 629 new cases, six more deaths - Health DG
Six death cases were recorded today bringing the cumulative number of COVID-19 death cases in Malaysia to 176 cases.
Fri Oct 16 2020
COVID-19: 150 new cases today, one death in Sabah
A total of 150 new COVID-19 cases were recorded today, with 146 being local cases while four more were import cases.
Sun Sep 27 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
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