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Study finds promising experimental MERS vaccine

Study finds promising experimental MERS vaccine

An experimental vaccine for MERS showed promising results in animal testing sparking response that this may lead to a vaccine.
Wed Jul 29 2015
One more MERS patient dies in S.Korea, no infection added

One more MERS patient dies in S.Korea, no infection added

The number of deaths caused by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) increased to 35 in South Korea on Wednesday.
Wed Jul 08 2015
Thai hospital discharges only MERS case after found virus-free

Thai hospital discharges only MERS case after found virus-free

A 75-year-old Omani man who became Thailand's first MERS case was discharged from hospital after being declared free of the virus.
Fri Jul 03 2015
1 more MERS infection added in South Korea, first in 5 days

1 more MERS infection added in South Korea, first in 5 days

One more case of MERS infection was added in South Korea on Thursday, marking the first case in five days.
Thu Jul 02 2015
No MERS infection reported in South Korea for 4 days

No MERS infection reported in South Korea for 4 days

The four day suspension of the MERS outbreak may signal an end of the infection since the first case was reported on May 20.
Wed Jul 01 2015
No MERS infection reported in S. Korea, 1 death added

No MERS infection reported in S. Korea, 1 death added

The death toll caused by the MERS virus in South Korea has increased to 32 however the number of those infected remain unchanged.
Sun Jun 28 2015
South Korea passes new law to curb MERS outbreak

South Korea passes new law to curb MERS outbreak

Under the new law people infected who lie to state investigators about how they came into contact with the disease will face a fine.
Fri Jun 26 2015
South Korea reports 1 more MERS infection, 2 deaths

South Korea reports 1 more MERS infection, 2 deaths

Two more deaths caused by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) have been reported bringing the death toll to 31.
Fri Jun 26 2015
South Korea reports two more MERS deaths

South Korea reports two more MERS deaths

South Korea reported two more deaths from its MERS outbreak and one more new case, bringing the total fatalities from the deadly virus to 29
Thu Jun 25 2015
South Korea reports four new MERS cases

South Korea reports four new MERS cases

Four new MERS cases have been reported on Wednesday bringing the total number of infections in South Korea to 179.
Wed Jun 24 2015
Samsung heir apologises as S.Korea reports three more MERS cases

Samsung heir apologises as S.Korea reports three more MERS cases

Samsung's heir apparent Tuesday bowed in apology for one of the group's flagship hospitals becoming an epicentre of the MERS outbreak.
Tue Jun 23 2015
First MERS case confirmed in Thailand: public health minister

First MERS case confirmed in Thailand: public health minister

Thai health officials said a 75-year-old man from the Middle East was confirmed to have MERS in Thailand.
Thu Jun 18 2015
South Korea's MERS toll rises to 23 with three more deaths

South Korea's MERS toll rises to 23 with three more deaths

South Korea reported three more deaths from the MERS virus Thursday, bringing the number of fatalities to 23.
Thu Jun 18 2015
South Korea reports 16th MERS death, five new cases

South Korea reports 16th MERS death, five new cases

A 58-year-old man succumbed to the MERS virus and is South Korea's 16th death with five new cases reported.
Mon Jun 15 2015
MERS-CoV: Police looking for Brunei woman who escaped from Miri Hospital

MERS-CoV: Police looking for Brunei woman who escaped from Miri Hospital

The 76-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital at 9.05 am last June 6 on suspicion of being infected with MERS-CoV.
Sun Jun 14 2015
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024