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
No need for quarantine upon arrival for fully vaccinated travellers who had COVID-19 before - Khairy
Travellers who had been infected with COVID-19 and have completed their vaccination do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival in Malaysia but are still required to take the RTK Antigen (Ag) test.
Wed Jan 12 2022
One COVID-19 positive case detected in first day of M'sia-S'pore VTL - Khairy
The case was detected through RTK-Antigen on-arrival testing conducted at the international entry point.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Sabah allows interstate travel from Nov 1 - Chief Minister
The Sabah government would allow cross-state travel for social visits and tourism starting Nov 1, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Reporting of Langkawi tourism bubble infections should be limited to domestic tourists only
A sign of good things to come for the recovery of the tourism industry when as of today the tourism bubble infection still remains at one.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Socso distributes COVID-19 self-test kits to employers - Saravanan
Saravanan said the initiative was aimed to assist employers in carrying out COVID-19 screening tests in an easier and faster manner.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Tourists to Langkawi must undergo COVID-19 screening before departure - Khairy
Starting tomorrow, travellers intending to visit Langkawi are required to undergo screening for COVID-19 before departure.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Additional SOPs in Parliament to curb infection, ensure safe sitting - Azhar
Azhar said the management of Parliament Malaysia has also improved ventilation for better air quality.
Tue Sep 14 2021
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Wed Jun 16 2021
COVID: 92,420 PCR, RTK-Ag tests conducted yesterday - Dr Noor Hisham
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on Twitter informed that 53,876 PCR and 38,544 RTK-Ag tests were conducted.
Fri Jun 11 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia hits above 7,000 COVID-19 cases for third day, Scientists claims have solved COVID vaccine blood-clot issue
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Thu May 27 2021
MMA calls for immediate audit on COVID-19 test kits by MOH
The MMA has urged the Health Ministry (MoH) to conduct an immediate and followed by regular audit on the quality of all the COVID-19 RTK Antigen test kits available in the market.
Tue May 18 2021
COVID-19: Government to set ceiling price for RT-PCR, RTK-Antigen - Dr Adham Baba
The government has also decided to further expand the COVID-19 screening program at facilities owned by the MOH.
Sun Feb 14 2021
More than 6 million RT-PCR, RTK Antigen screening tests done - Dr Adham
A total of 6,414,565 Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and RTK Antigen screening tests have been conducted since last year until Feb 5 this year.
Sun Feb 07 2021
COVID-19 screening programme for foreign workers to begin Dec 1 - Saravanan
The Human Resources Ministry will carry out the targeted COVID-19 screening programme for foreign workers based on the red zones with a high population of foreign workers from Tuesday (Dec 1).
Sat Nov 28 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