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-19 situation improving, Malaysia ready to enter endemic phase - Health DG
The improving COVID-19 situation in the country in recent weeks has proven that Malaysia and the people are ready to enter the endemic phase.
Mon Oct 11 2021
COVID vaccine - Ready for the booster shot?
Nurashikin Azhari feels strongly that it should be made necessary - for frontliners, at least.
Fri Sep 24 2021
COVID-19: Kelantan wants more vaccines following rise in sporadic cases
Dr Izani said the sharp rise in daily COVID-19 positive cases again in Kelantan has placed the state in a dire situation.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Malaysia's COVID-19 infectivity up slightly at 1.16 - Health DG
The COVID-19 infectivity rate (R-naught) in Malaysia increased to 1.16 today from 1.14 yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Delta variant can cause infection in just 15 seconds - Health DG
With the new COVID-19 variants, including the Delta variant, infections can spread very quickly in just 15 seconds airborne, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Simultaneous containment and controlled reopening through tech-powered mass testing
Repeat clusters show that simply trusting industries and people (and even politicians) to manage and self-enforce SOPs are not reliable.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Emergency COVID Response for KL and Selangor
Consider new angle for an urgent, strategic, multiprong and unprecedented response to contain situation in Klang Valley.
Sat Jul 10 2021
National recovery hinges on vaccination, look out for these success factors
Our actions in the next few months will shape Malaysia's trajectory towards recovery.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Urgent and concurrent capacity upgrading of the healthcare system is key
It has to be the healthcare system which has reached critical level and in need of an urgent upgrading.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Increase testing intensity alongside vaccination campaign
Better virus transmission evaluation requires increased random testing concurrent with vaccination.
Fri Jun 25 2021
MCO 3.0 shows positive signs - Azmin
The government's efforts in implementing Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0 or total lockdown has shown positive signs and reduced the infectivity rate or COVID-19 R-naught (Rt) in the country.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Revisit vaccination coverage in Malaysia
Greater vaccination coverage would enable Malaysia moving towards road to recovery.
Wed May 19 2021
COVID: Health services will be swamped if Indian variant enters Sarawak - Dr Chin
Dr Chin said currently, beds in hospital the ICU, especially Sibu Hospital and Kapit Hospital are at critical levels.
Mon May 17 2021
COVID-19: MOH targets R Naught value of 0.5 - Health DG
MOH is targeting R naught or infectivity rate below 0.5 by increasing public health activities to prevent and control infections.
Wed Nov 18 2020
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024