Beijing requires COVID test results within 48 hours to enter public places - Official
China's capital Beijing reported 634 new local COVID cases for the 15 hours to 3 p.m. (0700 GMT) on Tuesday.
Tue Nov 22 2022
COVID: MOH can take action against individuals falsifying test results - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) can take legal action against individuals who falsify antigen rapid test kit (RTK) results in the MySejahtera application, said its Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sat Mar 26 2022
Public urged not to be influenced by dubious RTK antigen test results
The public has been advised not to be influenced by the various videos on social media showing COVID-19 rapid test kits (RTK) giving dubious results.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Thailand to restart quarantine-free travel from February 1
Visitors will have to isolate themselves at a hotel while waiting for their test results and will be required to download a tracking app to ensure they comply with the rules.
Thu Jan 20 2022
COVID-testing rules spark Christmas travel chaos in Australia as cases hit records
Most states require travellers to have a negative test result 72 hours before departure in order to be allowed entry.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Pfizer vaccine protecting against hospitalisation during Omicron wave - Study
It is based on more than 211,000 positive COVID-19 test results from Nov. 15 to Dec. 7, around 78,000 of which were attributed to Omicron.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Six more airlines implement IATA Travel Pass
This mobile app can receive and verify a range of COVID-19 test results and digital vaccines certificates.
Wed Oct 06 2021
COVID jab protection wanes within six months - UK researchers
The study was based on data from more than 1.2 million test results.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Man with COVID-19 disguises as wife on Indonesian flight
An Indonesian man disguised as his wife, wearing a niqab covering his face and carrying fake IDs and a negative PCR test result.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Indonesia jails cleric for four years over spread of false COVID-19 information
The three-judge panel ruled that Rizieq Shihab had lied about his COVID-19 test result, which made contact tracing more difficult.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Olympics: Japan considers asking Olympic fans for negative COVID tests, vaccinations - Yomiuri
The govt was considering if spectators should be required to show a negative test result taken within a week of attending an Olympic event.
Mon May 31 2021
COVID: M'sian resides in dormitory among 25 new cases in S'pore on Sunday
The Malaysian man's test result came back positive for COVID-19 on the same day and he was immediately isolated.
Mon May 24 2021
Immediate closure of premises if employers do not allow staff to quarantine
Employers who do not allow employees to self-quarantine while waiting for COVID-19 screening test results will have their premises shut down immediately, Health Minister Datuk Dr Adham Baba said.
Mon May 10 2021
Saifuddin tests positive for COVID-19
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has been confirmed positive for COVID-19 after getting his screening test results last night.
Thu Apr 29 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
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