China to allow some positive COVID-19 cases to quarantine at home - Sources
Pregnant women, the elderly and people with underlying illnesses will qualify to isolate at home.
Thu Dec 01 2022
COVID: MOH expects spike in categories 1, 2 cases after Aidilfitri - Health DG
MOH expects a spike of positive COVID-19 cases after the Aidilfitri celebration but a majority of cases are in categories one and two, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Mon May 02 2022
COVID: 99.36 per cent of new cases in categories one and two - Health DG
A total of 21,700 or 99.36 per cent of the 21,839 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Malaysia yesterday are in categories one and two, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Mar 26 2022
COVID disrupts aid flight to tsunami-hit Tonga
An Australian aid flight was forced to return to base due to a positive COVID-19 case onboard, a defence official said.
Fri Jan 21 2022
UK COVID-19 death toll exceeds 150,000 after Omicron surge
Some 313 deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test on Saturday, taking the total number of fatalities on this measure to 150,057.
Sun Jan 09 2022
One positive COVID-19 case recorded at PPS in N. Sembilan - Khairy
Khairy said the case was a stage two symptomatic and currently undergoing treatment at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban.
Sat Dec 25 2021
20 staff, students at religious school in Jempol positive with COVID-19
A total of 20 positive COVID-19 cases have been detected among staff and students of a private religious school in Jalan Merpati, Kampung Serting Ulu, Jempol.
Wed Dec 22 2021
One COVID-19 positive case in Blinken's entourage, Malaysian gov't informed
The United States (US) Embassy in Kuala Lumpur had informed the Malaysian government of a positive COVID-19 case in the travelling party accompanying US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Pfizer vaccine protecting against hospitalisation during Omicron wave - Study
It is based on more than 211,000 positive COVID-19 test results from Nov. 15 to Dec. 7, around 78,000 of which were attributed to Omicron.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Eight RT-PCR samples including country's first Omicron case were negative - Noor Hisham
The result of a RT-PCR test sample of a traveller who was recorded as the first positive COVID-19 Omicron variant in the country was negative.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Sekolah Seri Puteri Cyberjaya ordered to close - Health DG
Sekolah Seri Puteri in Cyberjaya has been ordered to close temporarily following 135 new positive COVID-19 cases involving the school, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Malaysia-Singapore VTL continues despite detection of Omicron case
The air and land VTL between Singapore and Malaysia goes on despite the country recording its first case of positive COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Fri Dec 03 2021
No need to close Parliament, MOH has experience to handle COVID-19 - Khairy
There is no need to close the Parliament sitting despite reports of positive COVID-19 cases among the Parliament staff as the MOH has the structure and experience to deal with the outbreak.
Wed Dec 01 2021
COVID: 84 cases detected during current Parliament sitting - Noor Hisham
A total of 84 positive COVID-19 cases were identified from random screenings conducted during the current Parliamentary sitting since Oct 27.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Jon Bon Jovi pulls out of show after positive COVID-19 test
Bon Jovi was forced to pull out of a planned performance in Miami Beach just hours before he was due to take to the stage.
Mon Nov 01 2021
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