Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as bird flu, has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.
Mon Sep 30 2024
School bus driver charged again for offensive TikTok comment
According to the charge, the bus driver is accused of knowingly making and initiating the transmission of an offensive comment in a video.
Thu Sep 12 2024
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'
WHO said it was the first step towards working out how to better prevent this kind of transmission.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds
Wild animals in particular were much more likely to experience human-to-animal transmission than the other way around.
Sat Mar 30 2024
COVID-19 JN.1 variant found in Jakarta and Batam
The Indonesian Health Ministry confirmed the finding of cases of transmission of COVID-19 with the variant JN.1 in Jakarta and Batam City.
Tue Dec 19 2023
COVID-19 cases rise to 20,696, MOH says no MCO plans for now
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said for now no new variant has been detected except the transmission of the existing variant, Omicron.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG
Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Restaurant employee pleads not guilty to threatening doctors through Facebook
Norhakim was charged with making and initiating the transmission of threatening communications to several doctors over the COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu Dec 08 2022
'Considerable' monkeypox transmission happens before symptoms, study suggests
The virus is known to spread via close contact and causes symptoms including fever, body aches and often painful pus-filled skin lesions.
Thu Nov 03 2022
COVID-19: Malaysia reports 2,356 new cases, 9 deaths
Based on the data from the COVIDNOW portal, there were 5 imported cases, while 2,351 were of local transmissions.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID symptoms
An experimental chewing gum that "traps" SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission of new variants of the virus.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Malaysia adds another 3,300 new COVID cases, 9 deaths
Based on the data from the COVIDNOW portal, there were 3,298 local transmissions and two new imported cases.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Comedy club owner charged with posting racially-sensitive videos on social media
A comedy club owner was charged in the Sessions Court today with three counts of making and initiating the transmission of videos that touch on racial sensitivities on social media.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Former Sabah independent candidate claims trial to making offensive communications
Jufazli was charged with knowingly making and initiating the transmission of offensive communications by uploading a video through TikTok.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Woman charged with uploading pornographic pictures on Twitter
Amira Nur Afiqah was charged with knowingly making and initiating the transmission of obscene communication.
Tue Jul 05 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024