265 Delta variant cases detected in the past two weeks
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Ongoing studies by three research institutes in the country have identified 265 cases involving Variants of Concern (VOC), namely the...
Delta now dominant Covid-19 variant in Sarawak — Unimas
KUCHING, Aug 28 — The Delta Covid-19 variant has now been identified as the dominant variant affecting the people in Sarawak, according to the Institute...
Fully vaccinated individuals must not misuse special privileges — Dr Noor Hisham
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has reminded all those who have completed two doses of their vaccine,...
Choosing the right face mask for better protection during pandemic
PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 — Think of face masks as the latest trending accessory that can save your life and the lives of those you...
Covid-19 vaccines effective against Delta variant — Health DG
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The Covid-19 vaccines used in Malaysia have been proven to be effective against the Delta variant, said Health director-general Tan...
Philippines extends travel ban for 10 countries over Delta concerns
MANILA, Aug 13 — The Philippines will extend a ban on travellers from India and nine other countries to the end of August because of...
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today as the greenback retreated after the release of the United...
Ringgit extends losses to open lower against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The ringgit extended its losses against the US dollar to open lower today as the greenback strengthened on positive United...
Ringgit lower in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The ringgit opened lower amid worries over the number of daily Covid-19 cases in the country, reaching a record high...
Philippines to impose travel ban on Malaysia, Thailand to prevent Delta variant
MANILA, July 23 — The Philippines will ban inbound travellers from Malaysia and Thailand from July 25 to 31 to prevent the spread of the...
WHO: Delta variant likely to become dominant Covid-19 strain ‘in coming months’
GENEVA, July 15 — To date, the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus has been identified in 111 countries, territories or areas, and is on...
Delta variant spreading worldwide ‘at scorching pace’ — WHO chief
GENEVA, July 13 — Director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday warned of the “devastating outbreaks” caused by the Delta...