![Tengku Zafrul: ASEAN, China must cooperate to mitigate risks, unlock economic gains Tengku Zafrul: ASEAN, China must cooperate to mitigate risks, unlock economic gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675099718_TengkuZafrulMITI.jpg)
Tengku Zafrul: ASEAN, China must cooperate to mitigate risks, unlock economic gains
Tengku Zafrul said the risks included "a slowdown in China's economic growth and the contagion risk of potential global banking".
Wed Mar 29 2023
![The handshake after COVID - good riddance, or welcome back? The handshake after COVID - good riddance, or welcome back?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624155726_HANDSHAKE.jpg)
The handshake after COVID - good riddance, or welcome back?
Banished at the start of the pandemic, the handshake is making something of a comeback, thanks to vaccinations.
Sun Jun 20 2021
!['A biological Fukushima': Brazil COVID-19 deaths on track to pass worst of US wave 'A biological Fukushima': Brazil COVID-19 deaths on track to pass worst of US wave](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41617757406_BRAZIL.jpg)
'A biological Fukushima': Brazil COVID-19 deaths on track to pass worst of US wave
With weak measures failing to combat contagion, Brazil's COVID-19 cases and deaths are accumulating faster than ever.
Wed Apr 07 2021
![Reopening of more economic sectors under MCO 2.0 reduces national losses to RM300 mln a day - Tengku Zafrul Reopening of more economic sectors under MCO 2.0 reduces national losses to RM300 mln a day - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81614084852_TBZafrul.jpg)
Reopening of more economic sectors under MCO 2.0 reduces national losses to RM300 mln a day - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the current and subsequent waves of contagion will only delay but not hinder the country's economic recovery.
Mon Mar 01 2021
![No full economic closure - Tengku Zafrul No full economic closure - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604846151_felokorporat.jpg)
No full economic closure - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia will not implement a full economic closure despite the COVID-19 contagion rate continuing to soar.
Fri Jan 29 2021
![COVID-19: 4,094 new cases, 10 deaths COVID-19: 4,094 new cases, 10 deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610273081_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
COVID-19: 4,094 new cases, 10 deaths
Malaysia recorded 4,094 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number to 198,208 cases.
Thu Jan 28 2021
![COVID-19: 3,339 new infections, active cases reaching 38,000 COVID-19: 3,339 new infections, active cases reaching 38,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610539723_NOORHISHAM.jpg)
COVID-19: 3,339 new infections, active cases reaching 38,000
A total of 3,339 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, 3,324 of them local contagion cases.
Sun Jan 17 2021
![COVID-19: 1,032 new cases, eight deaths reported COVID-19: 1,032 new cases, eight deaths reported](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51604486543_StatusCovid.jpg)
COVID-19: 1,032 new cases, eight deaths reported
Sabah still recorded the highest contagion case with an increase of 646 cases while the Klang Valley recorded an increase of 231 cases.
Wed Nov 04 2020
![Spain enters six-month state of emergency to tackle pandemic Spain enters six-month state of emergency to tackle pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41604025786_Spain.jpg)
Spain enters six-month state of emergency to tackle pandemic
Spain will be under a state of emergency until early May, giving regions legal backing to decide curfews and restrict travel to try and contain rampant COVID-19 contagion.
Fri Oct 30 2020
![COVID-19: 1,240 new cases, 7 deaths reported COVID-19: 1,240 new cases, 7 deaths reported](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591871701_COVID.jpg)
COVID-19: 1,240 new cases, 7 deaths reported
Of the latest COVID-19 positive cases, Sabah continues to be the largest contributor of contagion cases with an increase of 927 cases.
Mon Oct 26 2020
![COVID-19: Highest death toll, 710 new cases today COVID-19: Highest death toll, 710 new cases today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51601632123_DGHishamCovid.jpg)
COVID-19: Highest death toll, 710 new cases today
Sabah is still in the highest position of contagion cases with an increase of 528 cases followed by Selangor of 62 cases.
Fri Oct 23 2020
![EMCO in six Semporna localities, one Kunak locality extended until November 6 EMCO in six Semporna localities, one Kunak locality extended until November 6](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603357237_pcismailsabri.jpg)
EMCO in six Semporna localities, one Kunak locality extended until November 6
The extension was following a risk assessment conducted by the Ministry of Health (MOH) which found that there was still a contagion of COVID-19 cases in the area.
Thu Oct 22 2020
![COVID-19: Cases jump to 869, highest since pandemic afflicted nation - Health D-G COVID-19: Cases jump to 869, highest since pandemic afflicted nation - Health D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51601632123_DGHishamCovid.jpg)
COVID-19: Cases jump to 869, highest since pandemic afflicted nation - Health D-G
Director-General of Health, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said all of them are cases of contagion in the country.
Sat Oct 17 2020
![COVID-19: Malaysia records highest daily figure of 432 new cases today COVID-19: Malaysia records highest daily figure of 432 new cases today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584773948_Covid.jpg)
COVID-19: Malaysia records highest daily figure of 432 new cases today
According to the Ministry of Health, of the total, 429 cases were local contagion cases and three import cases.
Mon Oct 05 2020
!['Reassuring' study on risk of virus transmission on planes 'Reassuring' study on risk of virus transmission on planes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597828177_FLIGHT.jpg)
'Reassuring' study on risk of virus transmission on planes
Experts traditionally consider the contagion zone in an airplane to extend two rows of seats in front and two behind of the infected person.
Wed Aug 19 2020