WHO sees COVID posing similar threat to flu this year
THE COVID-19 pandemic could settle down this year to a point where it poses a threat similar to flu, the World Health Organization said.
Mon Mar 20 2023
End of COVID pandemic in sight: WHO
The number of newly reported COVID-19 cases has dropped dramatically, urging the world to seize the opportunity to end the pandemic.
Thu Sep 15 2022
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
Rosamund Lewis said "waste management is critical" to lowering the risk of contaminating rodents and other animals outside the household.
Fri Aug 19 2022
The age of outbreaks: Experts warn of more animal disease threats
There are fears that increasing outbreaks of diseases that jump from animals to humans could spark another pandemic.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO
The WHO said the huge global spike in cases was being driven by Omicron but insisted there should be no surrender to the variant of concern.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Testing for reopening simultaneous containment and controlled reopening
Reopening of non-essential industries should be conditional upon testing - if vaccination hasn't been applied.
Fri Jul 23 2021
WHO urges countries 'not to lose gains' by prematurely lifting COVID-19 measures
Ryan urged countries to use extreme caution when lifting COVID-19 restrictions so as "not to lose the gains you've made".
Thu Jul 08 2021
WHO official hits out over virus origins claims
Dr. Michael Ryan said it would likely take "multiple studies and multiple trips" to determine the original source of the coronavirus.
Fri May 28 2021
'When will it end?': How a changing virus is reshaping scientists views on COVID-19
Murray had until recently been hopeful that the discovery of several effective vaccines could help countries achieve herd immunity.
Thu Mar 04 2021
How Ireland became 'most infectious' coronavirus country
Ireland had officially registered just over 93,000 cases on January 1 but that figure jumped to more than 150,000 by Monday.
Wed Jan 13 2021
UN: Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky
As several European countries have suspended access to ski slopes, the World Health Organization said the risk of catching COVID-19 while skiing is likely minimal.
Tue Dec 01 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024