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
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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