COVID-19: Two prison clusters spike Sabah cases
A total of 322 new COVID-19 positive cases were recorded in Sabah on Saturday.
Sat Jul 03 2021
COVID-19: Thailand detects prison cluster, 112 test positive in Narathiwat
A total of 112 individuals, including prison inmates and officials, in Narathiwat in Thailand, tested positive for COVID-19.
Sun Apr 04 2021
COVID-19: Malaysia records 2,027 new cases, 8 deaths and 11 more clusters
Selangor reported the highest new daily cases with 509, followed by Johor with 428 and Sabah with 383 cases.
Tue Jan 05 2021
COVID-19: Six new clusters identified today - Health DG
Six new COVID-19 clusters were detected in Sabah, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya today.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Sabah hits highest daily COVID-19 record with 927 cases
A total of 927 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sabah today, an increase of 394 cases compared to 533 yesterday.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Five highlights from MOH press conference on 26 October
Malaysia reports 94 cases in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 31 requiring respiratory aid.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Five Papar PTS officers test positive for COVID-19
Kota Kinabalu remained the highest number of cases at 557 with 434 cases are from the Kepayan prison clusters.
Sun Oct 25 2020
First COVID-19 case involving prison officer in Penang
The patient was among 26 positive cases reported in the Jawi Prison Cluster yesterday and currently receiving treatment at Penang Hospital.
Sun Oct 18 2020
COVID-19: Penang Remand Prison implements administrative EMCO
Full restrictions will be imposed on prison blocks where COVID-19 positive inmates are housed.
Mon Oct 12 2020
Remand Prison cluster: Three COVID-19 positive inmates from same cell as prisoner who died
Three more prisoners who tested positive for COVID-19 at the Penang Remand Prison yesterday are those placed in the same cell as the inmate who died from the disease on Oct 5.
Sun Oct 11 2020
Remand Prison Cluster: Seven new COVID-19 cases involve inmates from same cell
The seven individuals tested positive for COVID-19 at the Penang Remand Prison yesterday are inmates in the same cell as the eight people tested positive previously.
Sat Oct 10 2020
1,126 active cases of COVID-19 in prisons nationwide
The COVID-19 transmission among the inmates began when the Tawau Prison in Sabah received a new inmate from Lahad Datu.
Wed Oct 07 2020
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