AWANI Tonight: 10 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @sarayamia
1. No lockdowns, no new Mpox cases so far - Health Minister
2. Australia plans social media minimum age limit
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. No lockdowns, no new Mpox cases so far - Health Minister
2. Australia plans social media minimum age limit
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Sep 10 2024
Australia police arrests teenage boy after stabbing at Sydney university
Australian police arrested a 14-year-old boy for a stabbing at the University of Sydney, prompting a lockdown of the university buildings.
Tue Jul 02 2024
'Terrible': UK minister sorry for lockdown-breaking party video
The 45-second clip shows revellers partying in December 2020 when the British public in London were banned from socialising indoors.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Election to replace UK's Boris Johnson set for July 20
Johnson said he would stand down as the lawmaker for Uxbridge and South Ruislip after he read a parliamentary report over whether he misled parliament over gatherings at his office during lockdown.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Boris Johnson wilfully misled parliament, says UK report dubbed "rubbish" by ex-PM
Boris Johnson condemns the report as "rubbish", "a lie" and "a charade", and accusing committee members of waging a vendetta against him.
Thu Jun 15 2023
South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN
Study reveals that, many parents saw marriage as the best option for daughters who had limited options to study during COVID lockdowns.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Chinese firm invents lockdown-inspired kissing machine for remote lovers
In the two weeks after its release, the firm sold over 3,000 kissing machines and received about 20,000 orders, said inventor Zhao Jianbo.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson fights for career in testimony on lockdown parties
Johnson said in written evidence that he had misled parliament but insisted he "would never have dreamed" of doing so intentionally.
Wed Mar 22 2023
North Korea locks down capital city over 'respiratory illness'
The embassy noted that "a special anti-epidemic period has been established" and called on foreign delegations to keep employees inside.
Thu Jan 26 2023
China reports 36,061 new COVID cases, from 37,828 previous day
China's cases are decreasing just as some cities announce easing of COVID curbs and lift lockdowns.
Thu Dec 01 2022
COVID protests escalate in Guangzhou as China lockdown anger boils
Guangzhou said they would allow close contacts of COVID cases to quarantine at home rather than being forced to go to makeshift shelters.
Wed Nov 30 2022
China's protests over lockdowns spread to campuses and communities abroad
Small-scale vigils and protests have been held in cities in Europe, Asia and North America, including London, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney.
Mon Nov 28 2022
China's Harbin reverts to COVID-19 curbs on public life as cases surge
Authorities in Harbin, the capital of the northernmost Chinese region of Heilongjiang, announced broad restrictions on Saturday after other major cities reinstated lockdowns to curb COVID-19.
Sun Nov 27 2022
China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy
China's zero-COVID policy includes lockdowns, quarantining and rigorous testing, aimed at stopping the spread of COVID.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Apple supplier Foxconn quadruples bonuses to staff hit by China COVID lockdown
Foxconn's plant in Zhengzhou has been under lockdown since mid-October, with the company saying it is testing employees daily.
Tue Nov 01 2022
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024