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
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