![China suspects COVID-19 might arrive in overseas mail China suspects COVID-19 might arrive in overseas mail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642492547_CHINA.jpg)
China suspects COVID-19 might arrive in overseas mail
Authorities vowed to step up disinfection of overseas mail and are insisting postal staff handling it are fully vaccinated.
Tue Jan 18 2022
![Nano mist not replacement for standard surface cleaning - Health DG Nano mist not replacement for standard surface cleaning - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632215134_TBnanomist.jpg)
Nano mist not replacement for standard surface cleaning - Health DG
The use of nano mist does not replace the requirement for standard surface cleaning for disinfection against COVID-19, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Sanitation, disinfection guidelines for public premises approved for local authorities Sanitation, disinfection guidelines for public premises approved for local authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614778090_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Sanitation, disinfection guidelines for public premises approved for local authorities
The sanitisation and disinfection guidelines for public facilities and premises in local authority areas will be used as a guide by local councils and stakeholders to carry out sanitisation.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![Large-scale nationwide sanitisation exercise begins today Large-scale nationwide sanitisation exercise begins today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622295360_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Large-scale nationwide sanitisation exercise begins today
A large-scale disinfection exercise will be carried out for two days beginning today at 284 locations nationwide following a sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases over the past few days.
Sat May 29 2021
![COVID: Nearly 40 schools in Johor ordered closed since last month COVID: Nearly 40 schools in Johor ordered closed since last month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71619875039_MazlanBujang.jpg)
COVID: Nearly 40 schools in Johor ordered closed since last month
District Education Office asked to close the schools to enable the process of risk evaluation, close contact detection and disinfection.
Sat May 01 2021
![COVID: 10 more primary schools in Kuala Terengganu ordered closed COVID: 10 more primary schools in Kuala Terengganu ordered closed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603298158_TBSekolahTutup.jpg)
COVID: 10 more primary schools in Kuala Terengganu ordered closed
Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said this was to enable disinfection work to be carried out to curb the spread of the virus.
Sun Jan 24 2021
![Hotel occupancy rates expected to increase next year Hotel occupancy rates expected to increase next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599644846_hotelroom.jpg)
Hotel occupancy rates expected to increase next year
Tourism Malaysia Domestic & Events Division senior director Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar said they were targetting an increase of 20 per cent, but did not state the current occupancy rate.
Mon Dec 28 2020
!['Made-in-Gaza' device fights coronavirus spread 'Made-in-Gaza' device fights coronavirus spread](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61604281722_GazaCovid.jpg)
'Made-in-Gaza' device fights coronavirus spread
Spraying hand sanitiser while taking the person's temperature, the two-metre-high device offers an all-in-one disinfection experience.
Mon Nov 02 2020
![COVID-19: 21 KAFA integrated schools, seven Islamic kindergartens in Perak temporarily closed COVID-19: 21 KAFA integrated schools, seven Islamic kindergartens in Perak temporarily closed](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: 21 KAFA integrated schools, seven Islamic kindergartens in Perak temporarily closed
The Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) has provided an allocation of RM2.2 million for the cleaning and disinfection work of the kindergartens.
Wed Oct 21 2020
![BSN confirms another employee in Kota Kinabalu tested positive for COVID-19 BSN confirms another employee in Kota Kinabalu tested positive for COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61587114719_logoBSN.jpg)
BSN confirms another employee in Kota Kinabalu tested positive for COVID-19
BSN has carried out a thorough disinfection and comprehensive sanitisation process in accordance with the health and safety guidelines throughout the branch area.
Sat Oct 17 2020
![Mid Valley Megamall, Gardens Mall being sanitised after tenant's employee tested positive for COVID-19 Mid Valley Megamall, Gardens Mall being sanitised after tenant's employee tested positive for COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602426083_MidValleyMegamall.jpg)
Mid Valley Megamall, Gardens Mall being sanitised after tenant's employee tested positive for COVID-19
Mid Valley Megamall (MWM) and The Gardens Mall (TGM) are undergoing sanitisation and disinfection at all common areas as well as three outlets.
Sun Oct 11 2020
![COVID-19: Two schools in Terengganu ordered to close temporarily COVID-19: Two schools in Terengganu ordered to close temporarily](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51601879207_JPJ.jpg)
COVID-19: Two schools in Terengganu ordered to close temporarily
The closure of these schools is being implemented to enable disinfection activities to be carried out.
Mon Oct 05 2020
![UniSZA to close for three days after staffer tests positive for COVID-19 UniSZA to close for three days after staffer tests positive for COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/61512307613_Unisza.jpg)
UniSZA to close for three days after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
During the closure, the teaching and learning process will be carried out online to ensure the safety of students and employees.
Mon Oct 05 2020
![COVID-19: Temporary closure of 30 schools in Lahad Datu starting tomorrow COVID-19: Temporary closure of 30 schools in Lahad Datu starting tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599890574_SekolahTutup.jpg)
COVID-19: Temporary closure of 30 schools in Lahad Datu starting tomorrow
A total of 30 schools in Silam and Silabukan in Lahad Datu will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow until further notice, said Sabah Education Department director Dr Mistirine Radin.
Tue Sep 22 2020
![Parliament undergoes disinfection following COVID-19 positive case Parliament undergoes disinfection following COVID-19 positive case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598279849_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Parliament undergoes disinfection following COVID-19 positive case
JBPM today carried out disinfection process on the Parliament Complex after a JKR officer, who had been there, was found to be COVID-19 positive.
Fri Sep 18 2020