Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the total loss, including logistics and storage costs, amounted to RM185 million.
Thu Jul 11 2024
COVID-19 won't affect Visit Perak Year 2024 - EXCO
The implementation of Visit Perak Year 2024 (TMP2024) starting on Monday (Jan 1) will not be affected even though the number of COVID-19 cases has been increasing across the country recently.
Fri Dec 29 2023
COVID-19 JN.1 variant found in Jakarta and Batam
The Indonesian Health Ministry confirmed the finding of cases of transmission of COVID-19 with the variant JN.1 in Jakarta and Batam City.
Tue Dec 19 2023
COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023
COVID-19 situation in Malaysia still under control - MOH
The rate of COVID-19 admission, including suspected COVID-19 patients, to health facilities dropped to 2.0 for every 100,000 population.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Hungarian and US scientists win Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine discoveries
Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and US colleague Drew Weissman were pioneers of COVID-19 vaccines.
Tue Oct 03 2023
WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has for long been pressing China to share its information about the origins of COVID-19.
Mon Sep 18 2023
With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?
Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Endemic phase of COVID-19: New SOP to be presented to Cabinet next week - Dr Zaliha
Malaysia is currently in the transition to the endemic phase, which began on April 1, 2022.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Japan lowers COVID threat to flu level in major policy shift
Japan downgraded the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its related health measures.
Mon May 08 2023
Twelve cases of COVID-19 Arcturus variant reported in Malaysia
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said of the total, six cases were detected in Sarawak, four in Selangor, and two in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Apr 24 2023
No plan for special Aidilfitri SOP - Dr Zaliha
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said this is because the number of COVID-19 cases in the country is still under control.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Increase in admission of COVID-19 patients to public hospitals last week - Health DG
The number of new COVID-19 cases undergoing monitoring at home increased by 321.7 per cent, Dr Noor Hisham said.
Tue Mar 07 2023
COVID-19 admissions up 6.3 pct last week - Health DG
Admissions of COVID-19 patients to health facilities per 100,000 population increased 6.3 pct in the fourth epidemiological week from Jan 22-28.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Year of Rabbit hoped to bring economic progress, prosperity to Sabah - Hajiji
The Year of the Rabbit, which marks the Year of Hope in the Chinese community, is very fitting for this year when Sabah and the country have high hopes of recovering from the impact of COVID-19.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024