New Zealand virus outbreak is first of UK variant: Officials
There were no results yet from sequencing of a third case linked to the Auckland cluster, all members of the same family.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Vietnam confirms latest virus outbreak is more contagious UK variant
Gene sequencing showed that 12 of 276 newly detected patients are positive with the UK variant, although the source of this outbreak remains unknown.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Italy ponders suing Pfizer for vaccine delays
Italy's virus czar is pressing ahead with plans to take legal action against Pfizer after the U.S. pharmaceutical company announced delays in delivering pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccines to Europe.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Malaysia's Top Glove fired whistleblower before virus outbreak
Khadka took two photos in May of fellow employees crowding into a factory of the worlds biggest maker of medical-grade latex gloves.
Sun Dec 13 2020
One year on, Wuhan market at epicentre of virus outbreak remains barricaded and empty
Almost a year since the outbreak began, COVID-19 has claimed more than 1.5 million lives, and the Wuhan wet market where it was initially detected stands empty.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Emergency teams sent to tackle Australia's worst virus outbreak in aged homes
Aged care homes are at the centre of the Victoria outbreak, with 804 active COVID-19 cases linked to the homes, including workers.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Past experience with other viruses helped Malaysia manage COVID-19 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham has attributed the Ministry of Health's preparedness to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to having managed and handled previous virus outbreaks like Nipah, SARS, MERS-Cov and H1N1.
Tue Jul 21 2020
COVID-19: Over 90 per cent Malaysians agree government doing a good job - Survey
The survey also revealed that 63 per cent of Malaysians did not think the medias coverage on the virus outbreak was exaggerated, while 37 per cent disagreed.
Fri Apr 10 2020
COVID-19: Tourism sector's losses estimated at RM3.37 bln in Jan-Feb - Muhyiddin
The virus outbreak resulted in the cancellation of many tourism packages, affecting those working in the airline and hospitality industries.
Fri Mar 13 2020
Malaysia to set up economic panel to combat fall in oil prices, virus outbreak
Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to set up an economic action council to tackle serious issues affecting the economy, such as a drop in global oil prices and a coronavirus outbreak.
Wed Mar 11 2020
South Korea injects $20 billion stimulus into MERS-hit economy
The South Korean government on Friday agreed to inject $20 billion into the flagging economy, which has been hit by the MERS virus outbreak.
Fri Jul 03 2015
S.Korea MERS virus outbreak "large and complex": WHO
South Korea on Saturday reported the 14th death from the disease and 12 new cases.
Sat Jun 13 2015
World not ready for mass flu outbreak: WHO
The world is unprepared for a massive virus outbreak, the deputy chief of the World Health Organization warned Tuesday.
Tue May 21 2013
No cause for alarm over H5N1 outbreak in Indonesia
The health ministry has assured Sabah residents that there was no cause for alarm over the H5N1 bird flu virus outbreak involving poultry in neighbouring Indonesia.
Sun Jan 06 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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