WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
WHO declares end to mpox public health emergency
The organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern in July 2022 and backed its stand in November and February.
Thu May 11 2023
Hurricane Fiona slams Turks and Caicos as Category 3 storm, heads for Bermuda
Becerra declared a public health emergency for Puerto Rico, freeing up federal funds and equipment to assist the island.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Explainer: Biden said the pandemic is over. Is it?
The United States is still operating under the public health emergency, first declared in January 2020.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Explainer - How worried should we be about the monkeypox health emergency?
Anyone can spread the virus, but the current outbreak outside of Africa is concentrated almost exclusively among men who have sex with men.
Fri Aug 05 2022
New York City declares public health emergency over monkeypox
Authorities in New York City on Saturday declared a public health emergency over the rising monkeypox cases.
Sun Jul 31 2022
Trump declares opioids a U.S. public health emergency
U.S. President Donald Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, topping short of a national emergency declaration he promised months ago.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Brazil officially declares Zika national health emergency is over
The combination of actions to eliminate the Aedes aegypti mosquito by the government and the population is attributed to the reduction in cases.
Fri May 12 2017
Florida declares health emergency over Zika cases
Florida officials have declared a public health emergency in four counties with confirmed Zika virus cases, underscoring the increasing concern in the United States.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Ebola declared as public health emergency
Fear grows as the World Health Organisation declared the Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency.
Fri Aug 08 2014
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024