Hong Kong will scrap COVID hotel quarantine from Sept. 26
All international arrivals will be able to return home or to accommodation of their choice but will have to self-monitor for three days.
Fri Sep 23 2022
COVID-19 in babies - here's what to expect
Here's what to expect if your baby tests positive for COVID-19.
Thu May 26 2022
Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough
Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Vietnam's capital ramps up testing after extending COVID-19 curbs
Hanoi authorities launches a plan to conduct tests on the city's 8 million people to try to curb a climb in infections.
Tue Sep 07 2021
COVID-19: Sabah industrial players encouraged to test staff using rapid antigen test kit
The test kit is approved by the Health Ministry and the result of the test can be directly updated in the MySejahtera app.
Tue Aug 03 2021
First Malaysian made COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kit available from July 19
The rapid test takes 10 to 15 minutes to perform and the result is judged by visible bands which confirm the presence of the antigen.
Fri Jul 16 2021
Thailand approves self-tests, self-isolation as COVID-19 cases climb
The rapid antigen test kits, the approval of which was announced in the official Royal Gazette on Tuesday, should be available in stores next week.
Tue Jul 13 2021
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
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