Taiwan welcomes back visitors after ending COVID quarantine rules
While Taiwan has reported almost seven million domestic cases this year, the government has pressed on with its re-opening.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Death of Indonesian detainees in Sabah Immigration depots due to delays in repatriation
Malaysia and Indonesia introduced strict quarantines, movement controls, border closures and travel bans since 2020 to curb COVID-19 cases.
Thu Jun 30 2022
WHO chief quarantines after contact with COVID-19 case
Ghebreyesus had been identified as a contact of someone who tested positive for the novel coronavirus but remained healthy.
Mon Nov 02 2020
UMK quarantines students from Sabah, COVID-19 red zones
UMK also provided accommodation for students who had arrived earlier especially from Sabah and Sarawak with financial problems.
Mon Oct 05 2020
IATA calls for countries to reopen borders, continue relief measures
IATA's call reflected deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to annihilate travel demand.
Wed Sep 02 2020
With officer testing positive COVID-19, Muhyiddin quarantines himself 14 days
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is undergoing quarantine at home for 14 days starting this afternoon.
Fri May 22 2020
Singapore quarantines almost 20K foreign workers
The move comes as Singapore sees a spike in local cases of COVID-19, with a record 116 such cases on Sunday.
Mon Apr 06 2020
Fearing Gaza virus spread, Hamas preps for mass quarantines
No one knows how much farther the virus has spread. Only 20% of the roughly 1,700 people in quarantine have been tested.
Mon Mar 30 2020
COVID-19: Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread
Italy took a page from China's playbook Sunday, attempting to lock down 16 million people - more than a quarter of its population - for nearly a month.
Mon Mar 09 2020
In a Liberian slum swarming with Ebola, a race against time to save two little girls
Doing contact tracing and enforcing quarantines in a place like New Kru Town is a different story where everything is shared: mattresses, toilets, food, the burden of caring for the ill.
Tue Oct 28 2014
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