COVID: 23 cases of South African variant detected in Kelantan
A total of 23 COVID-19 cases involving the South African variant have been detected in Kelantan so far, said State Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin.
Sun Jun 06 2021
COVID: 13 cases involving South African and Indian variants detected
The Health Ministry last week detected 13 new cases of Variant of Concern (VOC) involving 12 cases of South African variant B.1.351 and one Indian variant B.1.617 from COVID-19 samples.
Tue May 25 2021
Perak residents advised to be vigilant following detection of South African variant
Dr Ummi Kalthom advised all residents in Perak to be vigilant, and not those in certain districts only, because the B.1.351 variant is very contagious.
Fri May 07 2021
Novavax vaccine shows 43% efficacy against South African variant, study finds
Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine had efficacy of 43% against infections caused by the South African variant.
Wed May 05 2021
COVID-19: Another 30 variants of concern detected in Malaysia
The Health Ministry has detected another 30 COVID-19 variants of concern (VOC) in Malaysia - 27 of the South African variant (B.1.351) and three of the United Kingdom (UK) variant (B.117).
Sun May 02 2021
S. African COVID-19 variant better at bypassing Pfizer/BioNTech jab - Study
The Israeli study was the first real-world assessment of the South African variant's ability to bypass a vaccine.
Tue Apr 13 2021
South Africa asks Serum Institute of India to take back one million vaccine doses - Report
AstraZeneca has said its vaccine appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID shot less effective against South African variant: study
In the small phase I/II trial, early data shows limited efficacy against mild disease primarily due to the B.1.351 South African variant.
Sun Feb 07 2021
UK begins door-to-door testing of 80,000 people as new COVID variants spread
To contain the new outbreaks, residents in eight areas of the country will now be tested whether or not they are showing symptoms.
Tue Feb 02 2021
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
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