MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said so far no new guidelines have been issued despite the emergence of new omicron subvariants.
Thu Apr 27 2023
World races to contain new COVID variant
The new Omicron variant is pushing its way into Europe as the world brought the shutters down to contain highly-infectious new strain.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Be calm, but alert and concern over a new strain of delta variant
Here comes the news that it has mutated into another form called the delta plus, which is beginning to worry global experts.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Reeling from coronavirus, Asia's poultry farmers battle bird flu outbreak
New strains of the virus have evolved to become more lethal in wild birds, making countries on flight pathways particularly vulnerable.
Thu Jan 14 2021
M'sians abroad cannot be prevented from returning - Ismail Sabri
The government cannot prevent Malaysians intending to return home from countries that have recorded new strains of COVID-19.
Mon Dec 28 2020
MOH to continue monitoring the UK B117 virus strain
Health deputy director-general (research and technical support) Dr Hishamshah Mohd Ibrahim said genomic sequencing will be conducted in labs if a new strain is detected.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Japan to ban entry of non-Japanese from UK due to coronavirus mutation
Countries across the globe shut their borders to Britain on Monday due to fears about the new strain.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis
Wed Dec 23 2020
'Sick man of Europe': UK cut off over fears about new COVID strain
The United Kingdom was shut off from much of Europe after its closest allies cut transport ties due to fears about a new strain of the coronavirus.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Will there be another pandemic soon?
Researchers in China found a new strain of flu virus that could potentially trigger another pandemic
Tue Jun 30 2020
Coronavirus: health experts refute misinformation about how to wear face mask
Misinformation about the correct way to wear disposable face masks has spread on Facebook and WhatsApp following the global outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus.
Wed Jan 29 2020
New bird flu case in Netherlands
Dutch authorities reported a new outbreak of bird flu Sunday on a western poultry farm, but could not say if it was the worrying new strain detected elsewhere in the country.
Sun Nov 30 2014
Shell kills young footballers in crumbling Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine's tattered ceasefire came under new strain Wednesday as shelling killed two teenagers playing football in Donetsk.
Thu Nov 06 2014
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