China's mass testing mantra is building a waste mountain
Hazmat-suited workers poke plastic swabs down millions of throats in China each day, leaving bins bursting with medical waste.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Chinese scientists say new highly accurate virus test gives results within minutes
The sensor which uses microelectronics to analyse genetic material from swabs can reduce the need for time-consuming COVID lab tests.
Thu Feb 10 2022
MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1
Muhyiddin said the COVID-19 swab test should still be required before departure and upon arrival in accordance with the MOH recommendations.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants; nose swabbing found best for rapid tests
The Omicron variant can survive longer than earlier versions of the coronavirus on plastic surfaces and human skin.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough
Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Only COVID-19 saliva tests allowed at schools
MOE said the use of nasal swab tests is not allowed and not in accordance with the ministry's instructions through a letter dated Nov 28.
Wed Dec 08 2021
COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested
Dr Kasemani said the swab tests involving almost 70 per cent of the islanders were expected to be completed later today.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Johor State Assembly ready to meet on Aug 12, all involved to undergo swab tests
The Johor State Legislative Assembly is ready to convene on Aug 12 as commanded by the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, on June 23, said Speaker Suhaizan Kaiat.
Fri Jul 30 2021
COVID-19 swab tests compulsory before entering Kelantan - Exco
Individuals wishing to enter Kelantan need to show proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours before beginning their journey, according to a state executive councillor.
Sun Jul 18 2021
MRT passengers on May 27 advised to get COVID-19 swab test
One of the passenger who used the Kajang line MRT train service on May 27 has tested positive for COVID-19.
Tue Jun 01 2021
With 'lollipops', Austria tests toddlers for virus
Lollipop-shaped coronavirus test is being rolled out in some of Austria's kindergartens as an alternative for toddlers.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Malaysia's Immunitee health passport successfully verifies first live passenger in Singapore
Immunitee allows users to store COVID-19 swab test results on a public-blockchain.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Victims of fatal Kajang road crash identified - Police
The couple was killed and their two children were injured in accident involving their Perodua Bezza and a van at Jalan Saujana Impian.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Two cases of Nigerian B.1.525 COVID-19 variant found in Malaysia
They were found to be COVID-19 positive by a swab RT PCR test after arriving from Dubai, he said in a post today on his Facebook account.
Fri Mar 05 2021
COVID: Seven hospitals to evaluate 'deep throat saliva' method effectiveness
Currently, the MOH was still using the nasopharyngeal (nose) and oropharyngeal (throat) swab methods to detect COVID-19 cases.
Fri Mar 05 2021
'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
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024