![Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702547722_TBecigarettesjp.jpg)
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699937525_Newborns.jpg)
Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital
In the absence of infection control measures, the babies are transmitting viruses to each other and they have no immunity.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Underground restaurants, secret bars: Beijing residents dodge COVID curbs Underground restaurants, secret bars: Beijing residents dodge COVID curbs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670380312_CHINA.jpg)
Underground restaurants, secret bars: Beijing residents dodge COVID curbs
Some Beijing residents are defying strict curbs as the government tentatively relaxes pandemic control measures.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667310032_HanDucksoo.jpg)
S. Korean PM says inadequate crowd control measures blamed for Halloween disaster
The crowd crush that happened Saturday night at the Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations can be blamed on poor crowd management.
Tue Nov 01 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Thinking out of the box beyond price control measures [COLUMNIST] Thinking out of the box beyond price control measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41653472751_TBbekalayam.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Thinking out of the box beyond price control measures
It is the opportune time for the govt to think outside the box beyond price control measure that is only applicable for the short term.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![No more MCO, just stricter control at borders - Hishammuddin No more MCO, just stricter control at borders - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641903877_Hishammuddin.jpg)
No more MCO, just stricter control at borders - Hishammuddin
The government will not reimpose the Movement Control Order (MCO) but stricter control measures will be implemented at the country's entry and exit points in a bid to curb COVID-19.
Tue Jan 11 2022
![Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71637574472_NewDelhi.jpg)
Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally
The authorities would monitor construction sites to ensure that builders follow dust-control measures set out by the government.
Mon Nov 22 2021
![Number of smokers worldwide shrinking: WHO Number of smokers worldwide shrinking: WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637216934_SMOKING.jpg)
Number of smokers worldwide shrinking: WHO
WHO urges countries to step up control measures further to kick deadly tobacco addiction.
Thu Nov 18 2021
![Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51627973418_COVID.jpg)
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Japan has carried out a threat to publicly shame people not complying with border control measures.
Tue Aug 03 2021
![Be cautious when using online dating apps - MCMC Be cautious when using online dating apps - MCMC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41449675585_LoveScam.jpg)
Be cautious when using online dating apps - MCMC
Users should be aware that they are exposed to cyberattack risks if they do not take necessary cyber security and self-control measures.
Mon Feb 15 2021
![Stern action against those flouting MCO SOP - Putrajaya police Stern action against those flouting MCO SOP - Putrajaya police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610527963_AnggotaPolis.jpg)
Stern action against those flouting MCO SOP - Putrajaya police
Marlizan said additional control measures were also taken by closing all 'rat routes' connecting Putrajaya to the border areas.
Wed Jan 13 2021
![Hospitals unable to accommodate COVID-19 patients if daily infections hit 4 digits Hospitals unable to accommodate COVID-19 patients if daily infections hit 4 digits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61601979814_DatukDrNoorHisham.jpg)
Hospitals unable to accommodate COVID-19 patients if daily infections hit 4 digits
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in this regard, the ministry would continue to strengthen public health capacities to reduce infectivity rate to below 1.0.
Thu Nov 12 2020
![MOH specialists leaving for Sabah tomorrow MOH specialists leaving for Sabah tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598287003_950x600.jpg)
MOH specialists leaving for Sabah tomorrow
Specialists in different fields from the Health Ministry (MOH) will leave for Sabah tomorrow to observe and provide assistance in enhancing COVID-19 control measures in the state.
Tue Sep 29 2020
![MOH prepares ahead for possible COVID-19 winter case spike MOH prepares ahead for possible COVID-19 winter case spike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595342046_NoorHisham.jpg)
MOH prepares ahead for possible COVID-19 winter case spike
Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said as there is still no proven vaccine in sight, the ministry would continue to carry out control measures.
Mon Aug 31 2020
![Curfew can return if people do not cooperate Curfew can return if people do not cooperate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592212530_PrayutChanocha.jpg)
Curfew can return if people do not cooperate
Thailand government can impose the night-time curfew again if people fail to cooperate with disease control measures.
Mon Jun 15 2020