![Dr Adham ready to cooperate in MACC probe into COVID-19-related procurement Dr Adham ready to cooperate in MACC probe into COVID-19-related procurement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653461255_AdhamBaba.jpg)
Dr Adham ready to cooperate in MACC probe into COVID-19-related procurement
Former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba is willing to give his cooperation in the MACC probe into allegations of corruption and irregularities in COVID-19-related procurement.
Wed May 25 2022
#KiniNews: 660 new cases, Agong postpones meetings
The number of Covid-19 patients requiring intensive care has reached 108, matching a record set on April 3.
As of noon today, 660 new Covid-19 cases were reported which is the same number of new infections recorded yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah decided to postpone the audience granted over the next two weeks, including to political leaders, due to Covid-19-related restrictions.
As of noon today, 660 new Covid-19 cases were reported which is the same number of new infections recorded yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah decided to postpone the audience granted over the next two weeks, including to political leaders, due to Covid-19-related restrictions.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![COVID-19 withdrawals compound issue of insufficient savings for retirement - EPF chairman COVID-19 withdrawals compound issue of insufficient savings for retirement - EPF chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635682709_kwsp.jpg)
COVID-19 withdrawals compound issue of insufficient savings for retirement - EPF chairman
EPF has expressed concern that the majority of its members are now at risk of falling into old-age poverty as COVID-19 related withdrawals have caused insufficient savings.
Tue Nov 23 2021
![COVID: Malaysia records drop in death cases for 44th epidemiological week COVID: Malaysia records drop in death cases for 44th epidemiological week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636379205_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
COVID: Malaysia records drop in death cases for 44th epidemiological week
Malaysia recorded a 27.2 per cent drop in COVID-19-related fatalities for the 44th epidemiological week (ME) from Oct 31 to Nov 6, with 380 deaths compared to 522 in the 43rd ME.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![RM940 mln channelled to state health depts for COVID-19 related procurement - MOH RM940 mln channelled to state health depts for COVID-19 related procurement - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608540796_HospitalKlang.jpg)
RM940 mln channelled to state health depts for COVID-19 related procurement - MOH
The ministry also looked after the welfare of its frontliners by providing a special COVID-19 allowance.
Fri Aug 06 2021
![State govt spent over RM68.1 million on COVID-19 related matters - Perak MB State govt spent over RM68.1 million on COVID-19 related matters - Perak MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627206638_TBSaaraniMohamad.jpg)
State govt spent over RM68.1 million on COVID-19 related matters - Perak MB
Saarani did not rule out the possibility that additional assistance will have to be extended with the rise in number of COVID-19 patients.
Sat Jul 31 2021
![India records world's highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers India records world's highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623300655_INDIA.jpg)
India records world's highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers
The health department of Bihar, revised its total COVID-19 related death toll on Wednesday to more than 9,400 from about 5,400.
Thu Jun 10 2021
![COVID: Record-high 45 fatalities Monday - Health DG COVID: Record-high 45 fatalities Monday - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621147283_DrNoorHisham.jpg)
COVID: Record-high 45 fatalities Monday - Health DG
Malaysia recorded its highest number of daily COVID-19 related deaths after 45 fatalities were recorded today, while new cases rose to 4,446 from 3,780 reported yesterday.
Mon May 17 2021
![COVID-19 weekly round-up: Emergency, MCO 2.0 to lower daily new cases COVID-19 weekly round-up: Emergency, MCO 2.0 to lower daily new cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607292296_SEKATANJALANRAYA.jpg)
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Emergency, MCO 2.0 to lower daily new cases
This is a round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Jan 9 up to noon today.
Fri Jan 15 2021
![Woman parts with RM210,600 in COVID-19 related scam Woman parts with RM210,600 in COVID-19 related scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81589035126_TBSCAMPHONEx.jpg)
Woman parts with RM210,600 in COVID-19 related scam
The programme allegedly offers US$100,000 in cash to eligible COVID-19 victims.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![COVID-19 weekly round-up: Worksite screenings push up new case numbers COVID-19 weekly round-up: Worksite screenings push up new case numbers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607956416_swab.jpg)
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Worksite screenings push up new case numbers
A round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Dec 12 up to 12.30 pm today.
Fri Dec 18 2020
![COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia continues to be battered by new cases COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia continues to be battered by new cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607292296_SEKATANJALANRAYA.jpg)
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia continues to be battered by new cases
A round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia from Dec 5 up to 12.30 pm today.
Fri Dec 11 2020
![Amendment to Temporary Measures for Govt Financing (COVID-19) Act tabled for first reading Amendment to Temporary Measures for Govt Financing (COVID-19) Act tabled for first reading](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41595832586_TENGKUZAFRUL.jpg)
Amendment to Temporary Measures for Govt Financing (COVID-19) Act tabled for first reading
The amount for COVID-19 related expenses will be amended to RM5 billion from RM1 billion.
Mon Nov 30 2020
![COVID-19 weekly round-up: Positive cases exceed 60,000, big hike in recovery numbers COVID-19 weekly round-up: Positive cases exceed 60,000, big hike in recovery numbers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51606043721_PKPBKelantan.jpg)
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Positive cases exceed 60,000, big hike in recovery numbers
This is a round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Nov 21 up to 12.30 pm today.
Fri Nov 27 2020
![COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia's numbers show no sign of slowing down COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia's numbers show no sign of slowing down](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591348916_Koronavirus.jpg)
COVID-19 weekly round-up: Malaysia's numbers show no sign of slowing down
This is a round-up of COVID-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Oct 17 up to 12.30 pm today.
Fri Oct 23 2020