![MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666522691_TBZURAIDAjpg.jpg)
MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries
The delay in the entry of foreign workers into Malaysia is due to the source countries as they have to carry out several screening tests.
Sun Oct 23 2022
![Primary school pupils can do COVID-19 self-tests at home - Radzi Jidin Primary school pupils can do COVID-19 self-tests at home - Radzi Jidin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640607089_DrRadziJidin.jpg)
Primary school pupils can do COVID-19 self-tests at home - Radzi Jidin
Students selected to undergo the screening tests would then have to submit the results to the school authorities.
Tue Jan 11 2022
![Conduct COVID-19 tests at relief centres, avoid emergence of new clusters - Agong Conduct COVID-19 tests at relief centres, avoid emergence of new clusters - Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639988839_YangdiPertuanAgon.jpg)
Conduct COVID-19 tests at relief centres, avoid emergence of new clusters - Agong
His Majesty today decreed that COVID-19 screening tests must be conducted for all flood evacuees housed at PPS to avoid the emergence of new clusters.
Mon Dec 20 2021
![Agong, Permaisuri arrive home safely Agong, Permaisuri arrive home safely](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635242526_TBAgong.jpg)
Agong, Permaisuri arrive home safely
Their Majesties had also undergone screening tests in London, three days prior to leaving for home.
Tue Oct 26 2021
![Socso distributes COVID-19 self-test kits to employers - Saravanan Socso distributes COVID-19 self-test kits to employers - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633525671_MSaravanan.jpg)
Socso distributes COVID-19 self-test kits to employers - Saravanan
Saravanan said the initiative was aimed to assist employers in carrying out COVID-19 screening tests in an easier and faster manner.
Thu Oct 07 2021
![Health Ministry to increase testing, manpower, bed capacity to tackle current COVID situation Health Ministry to increase testing, manpower, bed capacity to tackle current COVID situation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622382848_sidangmediaDGNoo.jpg)
Health Ministry to increase testing, manpower, bed capacity to tackle current COVID situation
The Health Ministry (MOH) will implement several measures, including increasing screening tests, manpower and bed capacity, to tackle the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Sun May 30 2021
![Selangor govt does not reject MCO, wants holistic solution - MB Selangor govt does not reject MCO, wants holistic solution - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621433043_AmirudinShari.jpg)
Selangor govt does not reject MCO, wants holistic solution - MB
The state government did not reject the implementation of a full-scale MCO to be in the state but requested the matter to be looked at in a holistic manner.
Wed May 19 2021
![UTM Skudai under EMCO from Friday UTM Skudai under EMCO from Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620986353_ismailsabri.jpg)
UTM Skudai under EMCO from Friday
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be imposed at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) campus in Skudai, Johor from May 21 to June 3.
Wed May 19 2021
![AADK to conduct urine tests on secondary students in Kelantan AADK to conduct urine tests on secondary students in Kelantan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/71550850622_AgensiAntiDadahKe.jpg)
AADK to conduct urine tests on secondary students in Kelantan
AADK will soon conduct urine screening tests on secondary school students in a bid to curb their involvement in drug activities.
Thu Apr 08 2021
![EMCO at Imperial Garments workers' hostel in Perak from Monday - Ismail Sabri EMCO at Imperial Garments workers' hostel in Perak from Monday - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603192160_ismailsabri.jpg)
EMCO at Imperial Garments workers' hostel in Perak from Monday - Ismail Sabri
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be implemented at the Imperial Garments workers hostel at Anjung Tawas Damai flat in Perak for 14 days starting tomorrow.
Sun Feb 28 2021
![Only way to save economy is to curb COVID-19 - PH Presidential Council Only way to save economy is to curb COVID-19 - PH Presidential Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613878714_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
Only way to save economy is to curb COVID-19 - PH Presidential Council
There is a need to increase spending on screening tests, treatment, contact tracing, and COVID-19 vaccination.
Mon Feb 22 2021
![EMCO on Kampung Teluk In Sitiawan from Thursday Until Feb 24 EMCO on Kampung Teluk In Sitiawan from Thursday Until Feb 24](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603965892_TBISMAILSABRIPKPP.jpg)
EMCO on Kampung Teluk In Sitiawan from Thursday Until Feb 24
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the move was being taken after the health authorities found 16 positive COVID-19 cases following 43 screening tests in the locality as of yesterday.
Wed Feb 10 2021
![Special cert needed for studio filming - Saifuddin Special cert needed for studio filming - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71612708096_Filming.jpg)
Special cert needed for studio filming - Saifuddin
All production personnel involved have to undergo COVID-19 screening tests and results are to be submitted to Finas three days before filming date.
Wed Feb 10 2021
![More than 6 million RT-PCR, RTK Antigen screening tests done - Dr Adham More than 6 million RT-PCR, RTK Antigen screening tests done - Dr Adham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612701297_DRADHAMBABA.jpg)
More than 6 million RT-PCR, RTK Antigen screening tests done - Dr Adham
A total of 6,414,565 Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and RTK Antigen screening tests have been conducted since last year until Feb 5 this year.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![PM shares experience of battling cancer PM shares experience of battling cancer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608606269_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
PM shares experience of battling cancer
Therefore, the Prime Minister advises the public to do regular health screening tests to avoid late detection of cancer.
Thu Feb 04 2021