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
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024