[COLUMNIST] 2022: Malaysia's digitalisation journey continues
2022 has been a remarkable year for Malaysia. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, high vaccination rates allowed for the reopening of our economy and precipitated a surge of growth.
Sat Dec 31 2022
'Tough times': Warnings sound over China's rapid 'zero-COVID' exit
China may now pay the price for shielding a population that lacks "herd immunity" and has low vaccination rates among the elderly.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Moody's: Malaysia to record 6.0 pct economic growth in 2022
Malaysia's economy is likely to grow 6.0 per cent this year, driven by the reopening of international borders, high vaccination rates, and as the country enters the transition to the endemic phase.
Wed Apr 06 2022
PICKids: Terengganu vaccination rate second lowest in Malaysia
Terengganu has recorded the second-lowest vaccination rate under PICKids since it was introduced in February, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said.
Wed Mar 30 2022
WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'
Low vaccination rates in some countries, driven partly by a "huge amount of misinformation" also explained the rise, WHO officials said.
Thu Mar 17 2022
MOE to scrap rotation system for primary schools when the time is right
MOE will not wait until the country achieves 100 per cent vaccination rate for children to scrap the rotation system for face to face sessions at primary schools.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Johor strives to move into endemic phase, increase vaccination rate - Hasni
The Johor government is striving to move into the COVID-19 endemic phase by increasing the vaccination rate of its population.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Vaccination rate among children in Sabah still low - Masidi
Sabah recorded only 9,686, or 2.35 pct, of the 411,400 children aged five to 11, who received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine under PICKids so far.
Mon Feb 14 2022
MOH to recommend reopening of borders when booster vaccination rate improves - Khairy
MOH will only make recommendations on the reopening of the country's borders and relaxing the requirements on quarantine period when the vaccination rate among adults and kids improves.
Thu Feb 03 2022
Malaysia's adult population is close to 100 pct fully vaccinated
The vaccination rate for the adult population in Malaysia is close to 100 per cent, with a total of 22,878,955 individuals or 97.7 per cent having completed their COVID-19 vaccination as at yesterday.
Sat Jan 08 2022
INSIGHT - COVID shots are finally arriving, but Africa can't get them all into arms
The rate of vaccine use will have to rise four-fold to keep up with expected supply in coming months.
Mon Dec 06 2021
High vaccination rate, prevention standards encourage Malaysia to introduce travel corridors -- PM Ismail Sabri
Malaysia has a high vaccination rate and high standard of COVID-19 infection prevention to ensure the planned travel corridor with Indonesia runs smoothly, said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Indonesia to gradually reopen regions with high vaccination rates, president says
Indonesia will gradually reopen parts of the country where COVID-19 vaccination rates are above 70%.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Melbourne to ease more COVID curbs as 80 pct vaccination rate nears
Melburnians will be free to travel throughout the state and masks will no longer be required outdoors.
Sun Oct 24 2021
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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