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Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China's sudden end of COVID curbs - Study

Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China's sudden end of COVID curbs - Study

China's decision last December to end the three-year zero-COVID policy, led to a massive surge in hospitalisations and deaths.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators

Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators

The protesters who are still detained are young intellectuals and creatives.
Wed Apr 19 2023
How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy

How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy

Li Qiang abruptly drove a decision to activate the reopening plans sooner than intended.
Fri Mar 03 2023
China reports 59,938 COVID-related hospital deaths since Dec. 8

China reports 59,938 COVID-related hospital deaths since Dec. 8

China said nearly 60,000 people with COVID-19 had died in hospital since it abandoned its zero-COVID policy last month.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Tourism industry gearing up to receive tourists from China

Tourism industry gearing up to receive tourists from China

Tourism industry players are eager to receive tourists from China amidst the expected relaxation of the country's zero-COVID policy early next year.
Thu Dec 29 2022
China warns against extra 'layers' of COVID curbs as outbreaks widen

China warns against extra 'layers' of COVID curbs as outbreaks widen

Pressure is growing on the central govt to rein in over-zealous authorities fearing blame for failing to contain the virus.
Thu Nov 10 2022
China's perseverance in zero- COVID policy sparks worry among Beijing residents

China's perseverance in zero- COVID policy sparks worry among Beijing residents

China said over the weekend that it will persevere with its "dynamic-clearing" approach to COVID-19 cases as soon as they emerge.
Mon Nov 07 2022
China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy

China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy

China's zero-COVID policy includes lockdowns, quarantining and rigorous testing, aimed at stopping the spread of COVID.
Sat Nov 05 2022
China striving to control new COVID outbreaks - Commission

China striving to control new COVID outbreaks - Commission

China should unwaveringly stick to its dynamic zero-COVID policy, the National Health Commission said.
Thu Nov 03 2022
China considers shorter COVID quarantine for visitors - Bloomberg News

China considers shorter COVID quarantine for visitors - Bloomberg News

China now requires travellers to isolate for 10 days on entry, with seven days in a hotel room, followed by three days of home monitoring.
Thu Oct 20 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 cases surge to 2,246, Sri Lankan President extends curfew until 11 May

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 cases surge to 2,246, Sri Lankan President extends curfew until 11 May

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Tue May 10 2022
'Like a prison': Shanghai, Beijing ratchet up COVID restrictions

'Like a prison': Shanghai, Beijing ratchet up COVID restrictions

China is adamant that it will stick to its zero-COVID policy to fight the disease.
Tue May 10 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases in Malaysia goes up to 32,070, Families in despair as HK zero COVID policy may separate families

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases in Malaysia goes up to 32,070, Families in despair as HK zero COVID policy may separate families

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Fri Feb 25 2022
'Whack-a-mole': Experts call Hong Kong's zero-COVID policy unsustainable

'Whack-a-mole': Experts call Hong Kong's zero-COVID policy unsustainable

Doctors say the restrictions are taking an increasingly heavy toll on residents' mental health.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Olympics: China says Games will proceed as planned despite Omicron challenge

Olympics: China says Games will proceed as planned despite Omicron challenge

Under its "zero-COVID" policy, China has had what are among the world's strictest COVID-19 prevention measures.
Tue Nov 30 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024