Drop in COVID-19 admissions last week - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said there was also a decline in the number of positive cases monitored by COVID-19 Assessment Centres nationwide.
Mon Jan 23 2023
COVID: Number of recoveries much higher than new positive cases yesterday - Health DG
The number of COVID-19 recovered cases was much higher than the number of new positive cases yesterday said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Mar 27 2022
No more quarantine for asymptomatic close contacts with booster jabs from March 1 - Khairy
Individuals above the age of 18, in close contact with COVID-19 positive cases, have taken booster jabs and asymptomatic on the first day will not be required to undergo quarantine from March 1.
Thu Feb 24 2022
COVID: 219 positive cases, 16 clusters involving umrah pilgrims detected
16 COVID-19 clusters involving returning umrah pilgrims have been detected from Nov 25 until today, with seven of the clusters' index cases confirmed to be of the Omicron variant.
Tue Jan 11 2022
Indonesia's Omicron cases climb to 318
The Omicron variant is spreading gradually in Indonesia as the number of positive cases rose to 318 after 57 more people contracted the virus as of last Friday.
Sat Jan 08 2022
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Mon Dec 20 2021
139 COVID-19 positive cases from Sekolah Seri Puteri in stable condition
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases from Sekolah Seri Puteri in Cyberjaya is currently 139, involving 114 students, 15 teachers and 10 staff.
Thu Dec 02 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
COVID: New cases down to 4,239 Sunday - Health DG
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the country continues to drop, to 4,239 cases from 5,097 reported yesterday, bringing the cumulative number of positive cases in the country to 2,623,816.
Sun Nov 28 2021
COVID-19 infectivity rate at 1.0 can be early sign cases will increase - Health DG
The country's COVID-19 infectivity rate or R-naught (Rt) which has risen to 1.0 may be an early sign that positive cases will increase, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Nov 12 2021
COVID: 5,713 new cases, 5,865 recoveries recorded Thursday - Health DG
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the country still exceeds the 5,000 mark with a total of 5,713 cases recorded today, bringing the total number of positive cases to 2,492,343.
Thu Nov 04 2021
COVID: Terengganu records 42 positive cases involving Delta, Beta variants since June
The people of Terengganu have been urged to be more vigilant and strictly comply with SOPs after 42 COVID-19 positive cases involving VOC were reported in the state from late June.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Langkawi tourism bubble: 149 COVID-19 positive cases detected - Health DG
A total of 149 COVID-19 positive cases were detected as a result of screenings at air and sea entry points to Pulau Langkawi since the domestic tourism bubble pioneer project began on Sept 16.
Mon Oct 04 2021
New COVID-19 cases drop further to 13,104 - Health DG
The latest development brings the cumulative figure for positive cases to 2,198,235.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Higher daily COVID-19 positive cases today - Health DG
COVID-19 infections in Malaysia rose to 15,759 cases today.
Tue Sep 21 2021
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024