COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Be wary when celebrating Aidiladha to avoid spike in COVID-19 cases - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin is advising the public to continue to be cautious when celebrating Hari Raya Aidiladha this week with family members and friends to curb the spread of COVID-19 cases.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Australia lifts mask mandate for airports amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Australian government said travellers will still be required to wear masks on planes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Continue practising self-discipline despite SOP relaxation- PM Ismail Sabri
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reminded the people to continue practising self-discipline to check the spread of COVID-19.
Mon May 02 2022
Relaxation of SOPs deliberated carefully to ensure safety of people - Khairy
Khairy said the government did not want to make a mistake and let all efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 to go in vain.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Transition to endemic phase, public advised not to be complacent
Khairy reminds the public to still wear the face mask and practice TRIIS to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Mar 31 2022
SPM examination to be held as scheduled, MOE to ensure SOP compliance - Mohd Radzi
The SPM examination will continue as scheduled, with standard operating procedures (SOP) in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 among students and teachers.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Johor polls: UMNO believes EC will have protocols to prevent spread of COVID-19
UMNO is confident that the Election Commission (EC) will come up with recommendations to ensure that the Johor state election can be held safely in the midst of the COVID-19 Omicron wave.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Stay home to curb spread of COVID-19 - Expert
Hanafiah said the public should take proactive measures themselves and not wait for a movement restriction order from the government to do so.
Thu Feb 10 2022
New SOP in umrah travel for quartet's approval -- MOTAC
MOTAC said the SOP was a guide to curb the spread of COVID-19 while performing umrah activities.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Selangor Sultan expresses sadness over medical practitioners selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates
His Highness is very disappointed with this latest development as it could affect efforts by the government and the MOH to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia.
Sat Jan 29 2022
COVID-19: Malaysia cannot afford to implement lockdown - Khairy
Malaysia cannot afford, in economic and welfare terms, to implement a lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Isolation and innovation: Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic
In the early months of the pandemic, the prevailing scientific advice was that frequent handwashing would help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Labuan takes extra precautions on return of Umrah pilgrims
Labuan healthcare personnel are taking extra precautions against the possible spread of COVID-19 from among returning Umrah pilgrims.
Wed Dec 29 2021
MOH to conduct screenings at flood relief centres, prevent spread of COVID-19 - Khairy
Flood victims who are symptomatic, at risk or test positive for COVID-19 will be isolated at quarantine centres to prevent the spread of infection to others, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024