
COVID: RTK-Ag test kits to be distributed to 59 Perak ADUN service centres - Exco
The Perak government has prepared 1,000 free self-test COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK-Ag) for each of 59 ADUN service centres.
Tue May 03 2022

COVID: MOH can take action against individuals falsifying test results - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) can take legal action against individuals who falsify antigen rapid test kit (RTK) results in the MySejahtera application, said its Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sat Mar 26 2022

Govt studying need to review ceiling price of COVID-19 self test kits - Nanta Linggi
The government is looking into the need to review the ceiling price for COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits in the market.
Thu Mar 10 2022

Public urged not to be influenced by dubious RTK antigen test results
The public has been advised not to be influenced by the various videos on social media showing COVID-19 rapid test kits (RTK) giving dubious results.
Sun Mar 06 2022

Malaysian-made COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit scores 100 pct accuracy
Mediven develops, manufactures, and markets advanced high quality clinical diagnostic molecular and rapid tests.
Wed Mar 02 2022

New ceiling price for COVID-19 test kit to be known next month
The new wholesale and retail ceiling price for the COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit (self-test) will be issued next month, Nanta said.
Fri Oct 08 2021

Public advised to check with MDA before buying rapid test kits online
There are 14 licensed companies in Malaysia that distribute rapid test kit products approved by the Health Ministry's MDA.
Mon Sep 13 2021

MOH looking to use other drugs to treat COVID-19 patients - Dr Hishamshah
Dr Hishamshah said these drugs will add to the number of drugs that are being used to treat COVID-19 patients in the serious categories.
Thu Sep 09 2021

141 inspections on sale of COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits conducted Monday - Rosol
Rosol said two of the three premises that sold the test kits above the ceiling price were issued a warning.
Wed Sep 08 2021

Employers to be supplied with COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits - Saravanan
The Human Resource Ministry through Socso will supply COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK) to employers to facilitate the Recovery Phase COVID-19 Screening Programme on employees.
Mon Sep 06 2021

Malaysia among first few countries in the world to useRTK-Ag - PM
Malaysia was one of the first few countries in the world to use Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) as COVID-19 screening test, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Sun Jan 17 2021

NTF receives 50,000 COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits from MKN
The National Task Force (NTF) has received 50,000 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK-Ag) from the National Security Council (MKN) for the frontliners serving under 'Op Benteng'.
Thu Dec 24 2020

MOH mulls guideline to protect Green Zone
MOH said, one of the considerations in protecting the green zones is using screening and testing including the Rapid Test Kit (RTK) antigen.
Tue Nov 24 2020

COVID-19: Review SOPs to enable seamless screening of foreign workers - MMA
MMA president Prof Datuk Dr M Subramaniam said the current SOP, where COVID-19 positive samples need to be sent to admitting hospitals, also caused delays and an increase in red tape.
Sun Nov 22 2020

MOH plans to put returnees in quarantine centres, hotels
The Health Ministry (MoH) will look into the possibility of placing individuals who need to undergo Home Surveillance Order in quarantine centres or hotels.
Thu Jul 16 2020

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025