Former US President Clinton tests positive for COVID
Bill Clinton said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.
Thu Dec 01 2022
WHO to use 'mpox' for monkeypox to tackle stigma
WHO urged others to use the new preferred term after receiving complaints that the current name for the disease was racist and stigmatising.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Exclusive: Ferrero to stop buying palm oil from Malaysia's Sime Darby over labour concerns
The move is a further reputational blow for Sime Darby and for Malaysia, which faces mounting allegations of labour abuses of migrant workers in various industries.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Reduced hospitalisation risk, shorter stays for Omicron patients: US study
Of some 52,000 people infected with Omicron, none ended up on a ventilator, compared to 11 people from nearly 17,000 with Delta, study shows.
Fri Jan 14 2022
CDC cuts isolation time for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases to 5 days
CDC said the asymptomatic people after isolation should follow five days of wearing a mask when around others.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Malaysia gives conditional approval for use of Ronapreve COVID-19 treatment
Malaysia's health ministry said on Tuesday it has given conditional approval for the use of the single-dose antibody cocktail.
Tue Dec 14 2021
US CDC back Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccine boosters, mix-and-match shots
Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose, according to CDC.
Fri Oct 22 2021
US COVID-19 booster shot campaign to start with only Pfizer - Source
A White House plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots will most likely start this month only with the vaccine made by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech.
Sat Sep 04 2021
As variant delays return to offices, many in US don't mind
The stunningly rapid spread of the Delta variant has them settling in for a new way of life that now, they say, feels more "natural."
Mon Aug 16 2021
What is long COVID and how to manage it?
Here's a closer look at a condition that threatens to outlast the pandemic.
Tue Jul 13 2021
US CDC eases travel recommendations on some 110 countries, territories including Japan
Other countries being lowered to "Level 3" include Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Panama, Poland, Denmark and Malaysia.
Wed Jun 09 2021
US seeing fewest COVID deaths since start of pandemic
New daily cases are headed down in all US states, with the current average of 30,211 the lowest since last June.
Wed May 19 2021
US will boost 'Do Not Travel' advisories to 80 pct of world
Most Americans were already prevented from travelling to much of Europe because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Tue Apr 20 2021
J&J COVID-19 vaccine reviewed for links to additional reports of severe side effects - CDC
The FDA is monitoring the U.S. government's database for additional reports of side effects.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks: CDC
Scientists are now very confident that authorized COVID vaccines protect people against severe disease and death.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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