
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says
The new vaccine is reported to protect against the five major strains, unlike the initial vaccine that works against only one strain.
Mon Apr 15 2024

Israel declines to publish number of Gaza rocket interceptions, unlike in previous wars
Israeli officials said they were planning for possible strains on their supplies of anti-rocket interception missiles.
Thu Oct 12 2023

Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji
The surge in inbound tourists to Japan has led to extreme levels of pollution and other strains, authorities say.
Mon Sep 11 2023

APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Since Thailand decriminalised cannabis this year, shops selling homegrown and imported strains, pre-rolled joints and gummies sprang up.
Thu Nov 17 2022

Prince Harry to release memoir January 2023
Titled "Spare," the memoir that is expected to address the strains of Harry's life in the public eye will be out on January 10, 2023.
Fri Oct 28 2022

Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies
China will persist with its COVID-19 policies to guard against new coronavirus strains and the risks they bring.
Wed Oct 12 2022

Mecca's merchants relieved as foreign pilgrims return to haj
Now business has resumed again but costs are higher amid global economic strains.
Wed Jul 06 2022

The quest for a universal coronavirus vaccine
Scientists aim for a universal coronavirus vaccine that could tackle any future strains and possibly even stave off another pandemic.
Tue Apr 26 2022

Australia COVID numbers surge as Omicron outbreak strains domestic politics
The Omicron variant spreads in Australia just as the country got underway with plans to reopen after two years of stop-start lockdowns.
Tue Dec 28 2021

US coronavirus hospitalisations hit eight-month high over 100,000
A resurgence of COVID-19 spurred by the highly contagious Delta variant strains the nation's health care system.
Fri Aug 27 2021

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 million as Delta variant spreads
The more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems.
Thu Aug 05 2021

J&J's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against Delta variant
Data showed that the durability of immune response for recipients of its vaccine lasted at least eight months.
Fri Jul 02 2021

Fourteen hours to collect a corpse in Jakarta as COVID toll mounts
The stories offer a window into the strains on Indonesia's fragile healthcare system as case numbers and deaths mount.
Thu Jun 24 2021

Anger simmers in Malaysia as COVID-19 surge strains healthcare system
Malaysia's daily infections and deaths hit a record high in the past week.
Tue May 25 2021

Vietnam culls 100,000 poultry as bird flu outbreaks spread
The country has reported outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 and H5N6 bird flu strains in 14 provinces.
Mon Feb 08 2021

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025