EU approves fifth jab as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic

Despite advanced vaccine rollout, Europe still hard hit by Omicron variant.

· 2 years ago

EU approves fifth jab as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic

11 new Omicron cases detected, health DG says

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says they came from UK, US, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Australia.

By Aminah Farid · 2 years ago

11 new Omicron cases detected, health DG says

No large-scale New Year celebration, Putrajaya says

Khairy says only small family gatherings allowed after authorities detect 2nd Omicron case.

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 2 years ago

No large-scale New Year celebration, Putrajaya says

Second Omicron variant case detected, Khairy says

8-year-old girl tests positive after trip to Nigeria.

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 2 years ago

Second Omicron variant case detected, Khairy says

Experts caution against knee-jerk reaction to Omicron outbreak

Targeted approach backed by data essential, doctors say.

By Khoo Gek San · 2 years ago

Experts caution against knee-jerk reaction to Omicron outbreak


UK airlines slam govt over Omicron travel curbs

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair call restrictions ‘haphazard’, ‘disproportionate’.

· 2 years ago

UK airlines slam govt over Omicron travel curbs

UK announces booster drive to fight ‘tidal wave’ of Omicron

PM warns of 'tidal wave' of infections by new variant.

· 2 years ago

UK announces booster drive to fight ‘tidal wave’ of Omicron

Take your booster shot, say experts

Doctors stress importance of building body’s defence against virus.

By Khoo Gek San · 2 years ago

Take your booster shot, say experts

All travellers to UK to show pre-departure Covid tests

Health ministry reintroduces restrictions due to the Omicron variant.

· 2 years ago

All travellers to UK to show pre-departure Covid tests

Do not panic over Omicron variant, Khairy says

Minister says public health measures much more strict in Malaysia than in other countries with new strain.

By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago

Do not panic over Omicron variant, Khairy says

WHO has no reports yet of Omicron Covid deaths

Spokesman says evidence is being collected about the variant of concern.

· 2 years ago

WHO has no reports yet of Omicron Covid deaths

Index Omicron case tests negative for virus in second screening

Close contacts also have clean bill of health, says Noor Hisham.

By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago

Index Omicron case tests negative for virus in second screening

Khairy warns there may be other Omicron cases in Malaysia

Difficult to say if variant will overtake Delta based on current data, minister says.

By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 2 years ago

Khairy warns there may be other Omicron cases in Malaysia

Omicron Covid-19 variant lands in Malaysia

Carrier a foreigner studying in Ipoh, case detected in KLIA.

By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 2 years ago

Omicron Covid-19 variant lands in Malaysia

Langkawi bars tourists from 20 countries and territories

Mandatory 14-day quarantine for residents with recent travel history to high-risk nations.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 2 years ago

Langkawi bars tourists from 20 countries and territories