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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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