covid-19

Muhyiddin did ‘umrah’ in March of last year despite not being fully vaccinatedMuhyiddin did ‘umrah’ in March of last year despite not being fully vaccinated

Muhyiddin did ‘umrah’ in March of last year despite not being fully vaccinated

Malaysia - Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's aide said the former prime minister did "umrah" in March 2021 without a complete…

January 15, 2022
IGP said they’re ramping up efforts to track down sellers of false Covid vaccination certificatesIGP said they’re ramping up efforts to track down sellers of false Covid vaccination certificates

IGP said they’re ramping up efforts to track down sellers of false Covid vaccination certificates

Malaysia - The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will step up inspections and surveillance to seek down anyone selling counterfeit Covid-19…

January 14, 2022
No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19

No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19

Singapore - According to Dr Janil Puthucheary, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has not received any reports of significant adverse…

January 12, 2022
Tourism players in Selangor seek answers on unvaccinated Umrah pilgrimsTourism players in Selangor seek answers on unvaccinated Umrah pilgrims

Tourism players in Selangor seek answers on unvaccinated Umrah pilgrims

Malaysia - The Selangor Association For Travel and Tourism Agencies (Saftta) today questioned Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin's claim that 14%…

January 10, 2022
Hamzah advises Rohingyas not to be stubbornHamzah advises Rohingyas not to be stubborn

Hamzah advises Rohingyas not to be stubborn

Malaysia - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has advised Rohingya people who have UNHCR cards not to…

January 8, 2022
Philippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinatedPhilippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinated

Philippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinated

Philippines - As infections reached a three-month high, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced yesterday that individuals who have not received…

January 7, 2022
30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled

30,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March if Omicron surge isn’t controlled

Malaysia - According to Khairy Jamaluddin, a Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Recovered (SEIR) epidemiological prediction model forecasts that if the rate of infection (R0)…

January 7, 2022
Thailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreakThailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreak

Thailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreak

Thailand - Following a reported increase in cases of the extremely infectious Omicron coronavirus variant during the holiday season, Thailand's…

January 5, 2022
Brunei prolong Malaysia border shutdown by 15 daysBrunei prolong Malaysia border shutdown by 15 days

Brunei prolong Malaysia border shutdown by 15 days

Brunei - According to Xinhua, the Prime Minister's Office in Brunei said recently that the temporary suspension of cross-border activity…

January 1, 2022
As New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spreadAs New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spread

As New Year’s tourists travel throughout the nation, Japan prepares for Omicron spread

Japan - As the New Year's festivities begin,  Japan prepared for a predicted resurgence in coronavirus infections as roads and…

December 30, 2021