Taiwan offers China help again to deal with COVID-19 surge
Taiwan has again offered to provide China with assistance to help it deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases but Chinese authorities have not yet responded.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Malaysia's financial market remains orderly despite volatility in global markets
Domestically, a surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise in global bond yields also led to some market stress, BNM said.
Wed Mar 30 2022
COVID-19: RRTF reactivated as part of measures to tackle Omicron wave - Khairy
MOH has reactivated the National COVID-19 Rapid Response Task Force (RRTF) as it heightens the level of preparedness to deal with the Omicron wave following a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Mon Feb 07 2022
20,000 flights cancelled in US since Christmas Eve: The Hill
Airlines for weeks have been forced to cancel flights because of staff shortages driven by the surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide.
Sat Jan 08 2022
London Mayor: Inevitable we will have more COVID restrictions
Khan declared a "major incident" on Saturday to help the capital's hospitals cope with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Sydney virus cases to 'rise substantially' amid Delta outbreak
Australian authorities warns Sydney residents to brace for a surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Malaysia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100 per cent of adult population by October
All adults in Malaysia are expected to be fully vaccinated by October under a new immunisation target set by the government to stem the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Thailand announces stricter measures to curb surge in COVID-19 cases
Effective Monday, Thailand to impose stricter measures including banning dine-in at restaurants and gatherings of more than 20 people in Bangkok and nine other provinces for at least 30 days.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Malaysia's economic recovery affected by surge in COVID-19 cases
Malaysia's economic recovery is expected to be affected by the latest surge in COVID-19 infections that triggered a two-week lockdown.
Mon Jun 07 2021
EMCO in five areas in Sabah from June 1 - Ismail Sabri
Five areas in Sabah will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from June 1 until June 14 following the surge in COVID-19 cases in the localities.
Sun May 30 2021
EMCO in several sub-districts, localities in Labuan, Pahang and Sabah
Several sub-districts and localities in Labuan, Pahang and Sabah will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) following a surge in Covid-19 cases in the areas.
Mon May 24 2021
Olympics: Poll shows 60 pct of Japanese want Games cancelled
Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo until the end of May and is struggling to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Mon May 10 2021
MCO in Kluang, Johor from May 11-24
The district of Kluang in Johor will be placed under the Movement Control Order (MCO) from Tuesday (May 11) until May 24 following a surge in COVID-19 cases there.
Sun May 09 2021
Badminton - Malaysia Open postponed due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections in recent weeks, the Malaysia Open has been postponed.
Fri May 07 2021
Sultan Muhammad V concerned with surge in COVID-19 cases in Kelantan
Sultan Muhammad V advises the people, regardless whether they are VIPs or celebrities, to leave the state, unless on emergency cases.
Thu May 06 2021
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024