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
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
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
Compulsory swab test for individuals planning to go to Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan
Those leaving the peninsula for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan with police permission are required to undergo a swab test, three days before their trip.
Thu Mar 04 2021
1MDB trial adjourned to noon as witness is unwell
Sequerah ordered the witness to do a swab test and adjourned the trial to 1 pm.
Wed Feb 10 2021
MKN never issued directives for condo tenants to undergo swab tests - Ismail Sabri
MKN has never issued a policy making it compulsory for tenants, including foreigners, to undergo COVID-19 screenings before being allowed to enter their apartment or condominium.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Govt facilities can be turned into swab test centres during emergency - KSN
The use of government buildings as swab test centres of civil servants is among measures to be taken by the authorities in the implementation and management of an emergency.
Tue Jan 26 2021
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024