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162 new VOC cases detected from Jan 23-25 - Health DG

162 new VOC cases detected from Jan 23-25 - Health DG

A total of 162 new COVID-19 cases which are categorised as Variant of Concern (VOC) were detected from Jan 23 to 25, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Jan 25 2022
186 cases of Omicron variant detected since Jan 14 - Health DG

186 cases of Omicron variant detected since Jan 14 - Health DG

A total of 186 new COVID-19 cases of the Omicron Variant of Concern (VOC) were reported in Malaysia between Jan 14 and today, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO

Omicron 'dangerous', especially for unvaccinated: WHO

The WHO said the huge global spike in cases was being driven by Omicron but insisted there should be no surrender to the variant of concern.
Thu Jan 13 2022
King expresses concern over spread of Omicron variant - Istana Negara

King expresses concern over spread of Omicron variant - Istana Negara

His Majesty today expressed concern over the spread of the Omicron variant that has been categorised as a variant of concern by the WHO.
Wed Dec 01 2021
What is known so far about new COVID variant Omicron

What is known so far about new COVID variant Omicron

WHO has designated it a variant of concern and many countries are racing to try and contain it, banning flights from southern Africa.
Sun Nov 28 2021
WHO meeting on Friday to designate new variant B.1.1.529

WHO meeting on Friday to designate new variant B.1.1.529

WHO is convening a meeting to determine if this variant should be designated as a variant of interest or variant of concern, Lindmeier said.
Fri Nov 26 2021
COVID: 48 new Delta cases reported today - Health DG

COVID: 48 new Delta cases reported today - Health DG

A total of 48 new cases of the Delta (B.1.617.2) variant of concern (VOC) were reported in Malaysia today, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Nov 11 2021
COVID: 1,047 new cases of Delta variant detected Oct 29-Nov 4 - Health DG

COVID: 1,047 new cases of Delta variant detected Oct 29-Nov 4 - Health DG

A total of 1,047 new variant of concern (VOC) cases, namely, the Delta, has been detected from Oct 29 until today.
Thu Nov 04 2021
COVID: MOH detects 19 cases involving variants of concern within 12 days - Health DG

COVID: MOH detects 19 cases involving variants of concern within 12 days - Health DG

The Ministry of Health has detected a total of 19 Variant of Concern (VOC) COVID-19 cases, namely four Delta variant cases (B.1.617.2) and 15 Beta variant cases (B.1.351) from May 24 till today.
Fri Jun 04 2021
COVID: 119 cases involving VOC, VOI detected - Health DG

COVID: 119 cases involving VOC, VOI detected - Health DG

The Health Ministry (MOH) has identified 119 cases of COVID-19 in the country which are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, categorised as a Variant of Concern (VOC) and a Variant of Interest (VOI).
Mon May 31 2021
COVID: 13 cases involving South African and Indian variants detected

COVID: 13 cases involving South African and Indian variants detected

The Health Ministry last week detected 13 new cases of Variant of Concern (VOC) involving 12 cases of South African variant B.1.351 and one Indian variant B.1.617 from COVID-19 samples.
Tue May 25 2021
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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