PAC urges special audit on gov't expenditure during COVID-19 pandemic
The PAC has urged the National Audit Department to immediately conduct a special audit on government procurement and expenditure for medical equipment and medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 27 2022
Iran keen on working with Malaysia in health sector - Ambassador
Iran is keen to explore opportunities in the health sector - particularly in medicine and medical equipment development - with Malaysia, said its Ambassador to Malaysia Ali Asghar Mohammadi.
Wed Nov 03 2021
MOH: Over RM8 mln spent on COVID-19 patient body management as at Sept 10
Aaron said that of the total, RM6.5 million was spent on the storage of bodies of COVID-19 patients at hospitals.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Audit: Not setting optimal period for use of medical equipment can cause financial loss to govt
According to the Auditor General's Report 2019 Series 2, this is because the maintenance cost has exceeded the cost of new procurement.
Tue Sep 28 2021
COVID-19: Malaysia hands medical supplies to Indonesia
Saifuddin said the initiative is a testament to the strong and excellent relations between the two countries.
Wed Sep 15 2021
King Salman sends COVID-19 aid to Malaysia - Hishammuddin
The King of Saudi Arabia has ordered the 'King Salman Centre for Relief and Humanitarian Action' to quickly send assistance of medical equipment and other necessary items to help Malaysia.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Nadma receives ICT, medical equipment from US
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has received information technology (ICT) and medical equipment as well as personal protective equipment (PPE) worth RM1 million from the United States.
Tue Jun 15 2021
COVID: Four hospitals to get medical equipment from Cyberjaya Hospital
The Health Ministry is to distribute as soon as possible several units of medical equipment at the yet-to-open Cyberjaya Hospital to four hospitals in the Klang Valley to treat COVID-19 patients.
Tue May 11 2021
Malaysia receives medical equipment worth RM19 mln from Japan
Malaysia signed the Exchange of Notes for the Provision of Medical Equipment from the Government of Japan in a virtual event today.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Thousands arrested for 'virus-related crimes' in China
Some have also been accused of embezzling money collected from fundraisers to help COVID-19 patients, selling defective medical equipment.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Malaysia sends medical equipment to Palestine
The medical supplies include one million units of face masks, 500,000 units of rubber gloves and 500 units of face shields.
Mon May 11 2020
Australia, New Zealand flights to resume once virus risk eliminated - Ardern
Both countries have a COVID-19 mortality rate of just 1%, well below most other countries, and have boosted their medical equipment reserves as they plan to slowly reopen their economies.
Tue May 05 2020
ASEAN to set up COVID-19 Response Fund
The Thai Foreign Ministry said it was one of the outcomes reached during the 25th ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting via teleconferencing yesterday.
Sat Apr 11 2020
Muhyiddin receives cash donations totalling RM4.25m for COVID-19 fund
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today received cash donations totalling RM4.25 million and medical equipment worth a whooping RM26 million from six corporate entities for the COVID-19 Fund.
Mon Mar 30 2020
Malaysia receives medical equipment supply from China
Donations come from various provincial governments, non-government organisations, business community and individuals from China.
Sat Mar 28 2020
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