Chinese escapee from quarantine facility nabbed in Seoul
Police said they caught the 41-year-old man hiding in a Seoul hotel.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Sri Lanka removes COVID-19 restrictions for passengers
The requirement to produce a COVID-19 vaccination certificate by any person arriving from overseas has been removed with immediate effect.
Wed Dec 07 2022
N.Korea's Kim declares victory in battle against COVID-19
North Korea has not revealed how many confirmed infections of the virus it has found, but since July 29 it has reported no new suspected cases.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Shanghai faces unexpected round of COVID testing for most residents
Seven of the Shanghai's 16 districts would carry out PCR testing for all residents over the weekend due to the discovery of a few cases.
Fri Jun 10 2022
In Shanghai, lockdown blues make way for COVID testing gripes
Shanghai residents face hours waiting in line for virus tests and the negative results they must show to be allowed to enter public spaces.
Thu Jun 02 2022
COVID-19 in babies - here's what to expect
Here's what to expect if your baby tests positive for COVID-19.
Thu May 26 2022
Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on COVID rule changes
Thailand was among the first nations in Asia to reopen its borders but has introduced complicated entry rules.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Indonesia re-imposes visa-free visit for ASEAN nationals
Citizens from ASEAN countries are only required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative PCR test 48 hours prior to arrival.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Anwar tests positive for COVID-19
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tested positive for COVID-19 via the Rt-PCR test carried out at Parliament today.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Israel to allow in all tourists regardless of COVID vaccination status
Entry into Israel will still require two PCR tests, one before flying in and one upon landing in Israel, the statement said.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Oscars to require COVID tests for all, vaccines for most
Performers and presenters at the film industry's highest honors also must undergo PCR testing.
Sat Feb 19 2022
No quarantine needed for Malaysians entering India effective today
The pre-flight COVID-19 RT-PCR Test is also not mandatory for fully vaccinated travellers arriving in India from Malaysia.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough
Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection.
Sat Jan 08 2022
49 new cases of Omicron variant detected in Malaysia
Khairy said of the total, 61 cases are imported cases, while one is likely to be a local infection reported in Sarawak yesterday.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Travellers from countries with travel restrictions allowed to enter Sabah with conditions
Masidi said they had to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test two days prior to departure from the countries.
Sat Dec 25 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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