![No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650288569_MenteriKesihatanK.jpg)
No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy
The requirement for COVID-19 testing before departure to Malaysia and upon arrival for certain categories of travellers has been dropped starting today, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun May 01 2022
![Capital A calls on Asian governments to further ease travel restrictions Capital A calls on Asian governments to further ease travel restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650264072_TBCaptailA.jpg)
Capital A calls on Asian governments to further ease travel restrictions
Bo Lingam said the COVID-19 testing requirements should constantly be reviewed to ensure that they remain relevant.
Mon Apr 18 2022
#KiniNews: Pay for quarantine or stay in the airport, minister tells foreigners
Foreigners who are allowed to enter Malaysia must pay their quarantine charges and Covid-19 testing fees upon arrival or they can stay in the airport, warned Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
"We have made the decision that before they can pass immigration, they must make the payment for their hotel or quarantine centres.
"If they refuse to pay, we will not let them pass immigration, so they can stay at the airport till whenever," Ismail Sabri said in his press conference on Covid-19 updates today.
Previously, he said there were many incidents where foreigners who could enter Malaysia refused to pay for their quarantine and testing fees after those were completed.
"We have made the decision that before they can pass immigration, they must make the payment for their hotel or quarantine centres.
"If they refuse to pay, we will not let them pass immigration, so they can stay at the airport till whenever," Ismail Sabri said in his press conference on Covid-19 updates today.
Previously, he said there were many incidents where foreigners who could enter Malaysia refused to pay for their quarantine and testing fees after those were completed.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![COVID: No further testing required after completing quarantine - Health DG COVID: No further testing required after completing quarantine - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646571687_TBDG.jpg)
COVID: No further testing required after completing quarantine - Health DG
The Health Ministry has reiterated that those who test positive for COVID-19 and have completed quarantine need not undergo further COVID-19 testing.
Sun Mar 06 2022
![Hong Kong leader calls for calm, after supermarkets emptied ahead of mass COVID testing Hong Kong leader calls for calm, after supermarkets emptied ahead of mass COVID testing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646121070_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong leader calls for calm, after supermarkets emptied ahead of mass COVID testing
Carrie Lam calls for calm after residents emptied supermarkets, stocking up on produce ahead of reports of compulsory mass COVID-19 testing.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Self-test before 'balik kampung' - Khairy Self-test before 'balik kampung' - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633489430_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Self-test before 'balik kampung' - Khairy
Khairy said people living in high contact and mobility settings are encouraged to conduct regular COVID-19 testings.
Wed Oct 06 2021
![Could your face mask detect COVID? Could your face mask detect COVID?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625109235_MASK.jpg)
Could your face mask detect COVID?
It's a prototype of COVID-19 testing face mask with a patch of sensors attached to a pad that collects the user's breath particles.
Thu Jul 01 2021
![Malaysia needs to accelerate COVID-19 testing Malaysia needs to accelerate COVID-19 testing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621612497_PKPDKEPULAUANTUMPA.jpg)
Malaysia needs to accelerate COVID-19 testing
Increased testing is probably one of the most crucial tools of NPI due to substantial asymptomatic transmission in COVID-19.
Fri Jun 11 2021
![COVID: Individuals entering Sabah must undergo RT-PCR testing - Masidi COVID: Individuals entering Sabah must undergo RT-PCR testing - Masidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621695739_MasidiManjun.jpg)
COVID: Individuals entering Sabah must undergo RT-PCR testing - Masidi
Individuals entering Sabah must undergo RT-PCR COVID-19 testing five days before their departure, said State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun.
Tue May 25 2021
![Brazil COVID-19 testing shrinks as cases and deaths accelerate Brazil COVID-19 testing shrinks as cases and deaths accelerate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597995409_coronavirustesting.jpg)
Brazil COVID-19 testing shrinks as cases and deaths accelerate
For scientists trying to track those concerning variants, the lack of data is even more daunting.
Sat Mar 13 2021
![MYEG to unveil at-home saliva-based COVID-19 testing on March 1 MYEG to unveil at-home saliva-based COVID-19 testing on March 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71614263759_swabsample.jpg)
MYEG to unveil at-home saliva-based COVID-19 testing on March 1
Digital servicers provider MY E.G. Services Bhd (MYEG) will be introducing an at-home, deep throat saliva-based COVID-19 testing in Malaysia starting March 1.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![Malaysia in midst of developing COVID-19 virus detection technology - MOSTI Malaysia in midst of developing COVID-19 virus detection technology - MOSTI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612343502_AhmadAmzadHashim.jpg)
Malaysia in midst of developing COVID-19 virus detection technology - MOSTI
One of them is in developing COVID-19 testing using DNA and fibre-optic sensor to detect the virus from saliva samples.
Wed Feb 03 2021
![Demand for COVID-19 testing surges as new cases spike Demand for COVID-19 testing surges as new cases spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600593256_swabtest.jpg)
Demand for COVID-19 testing surges as new cases spike
Is Malaysia's testing capacity currently enough to cater to the increasing demand?
Fri Jan 22 2021
![Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611049768_TOKYO.jpg)
Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom
The COVID-19 testing machine uses a robotic arm to take a sample from a person's nose and can deliver the results in about 80 minutes.
Tue Jan 19 2021
![Australia steps up testing to rein in COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney Australia steps up testing to rein in COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41608863747_Australia.jpg)
Australia steps up testing to rein in COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney
Australia's New South Wales state has increased COVID-19 testing to rein in a resurgence of coronavirus infections in Sydney.
Fri Dec 25 2020