Daily Dose @ 5: MoH mulls using Sinovac, AstraZeneca as COVID-19 booster dose, Air pollution in India is causing partial lockdowns
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Netherlands to impose partial lockdown to halt COVID-19 surge - Media
Bars, restaurants and non-essential stores will be ordered to close at 7 pm for at least three weeks starting Saturday.
Fri Nov 12 2021
Self-lockdown key to reducing COVID-19 infections
Be it a total lockdown or partial lockdown, the COVID-19 pandemic is not likely to end if the people continue to flagrantly violate the SOPs that are in place to stem the transmission.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Tulip field brings colour and joy amid partial lockdown
They've come to fill their buckets with colourful tulips, in vivid pinks, yellows and reds.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Raging pandemic shuts down Sao Paulo as Brazil nears Pfizer deal
The partial lockdown in Sao Paulo, Brazil's most-populous state, underscored mounting concerns about a surging new wave of infections.
Thu Mar 04 2021
COVID-19: Another spike brings India near 1 million cases
India has largely lifted its nationwide lockdown, and the virus has been spreading at a significant rate, prompting several big cities to impose partial lockdowns.
Tue Jul 14 2020
Singapore extends partial lockdown until June 1 as infections surge
The city-state has seen a sharp jump in cases in recent weeks fuelled by infections in cramped migrant worker dormitories.
Tue Apr 21 2020
COVID-19: Phuket on partial lockdown
Popular resort island Phuket has been placed on partial lockdown from yesterday until April 30 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Mar 31 2020
Spain will impose partial coronavirus lockdown - PM
Sanchez said he was aware the measures will have a major impact on citizens and businesses but promised the government would do all it can to mitigate the impact.
Sat Mar 14 2020
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024