![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
![Free COVID-19 tests for haj pilgrims at MOH facilities Free COVID-19 tests for haj pilgrims at MOH facilities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629970454_ujiansaringan.jpg)
Free COVID-19 tests for haj pilgrims at MOH facilities
Khairy said haj pilgrims who chose to undergo the screening test at private health facilities would have to bear the cost themselves.
Thu Jun 02 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
![Pupils familiar with COVID-19 screening test - Radzi Pupils familiar with COVID-19 screening test - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638362113_RadziJidin.jpg)
Pupils familiar with COVID-19 screening test - Radzi
The Education Ministry (MOE) has found that a majority of primary school pupils are familiar with the COVID-19 screening test using a saliva test kit, said Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![What a worm! Japan firm uses nematodes to sniff out cancer What a worm! Japan firm uses nematodes to sniff out cancer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637217329_CANCER.jpg)
What a worm! Japan firm uses nematodes to sniff out cancer
A screening test using tiny worms to detect early signs of pancreatic cancer in urine has been developed by a Japanese biotech firm.
Thu Nov 18 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
![Interstate screening test not compulsory but encouraged - PM Ismail Sabri Interstate screening test not compulsory but encouraged - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633864959_PMismailsabri.jpg)
Interstate screening test not compulsory but encouraged - PM Ismail Sabri
The COVID-19 self-screening test is not compulsory for interstate travel which comes into effect tomorrow, nonetheless it is encouraged for the safety of family members.
Sun Oct 10 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
![Langkawi-bound travellers feel safe with KLIA'S COVID-19 screening test SOP Langkawi-bound travellers feel safe with KLIA'S COVID-19 screening test SOP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631786256_warikiew.jpg)
Langkawi-bound travellers feel safe with KLIA'S COVID-19 screening test SOP
Travellers who wish to take a flight to Langkawi must undergo the COVID-19 screening test.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![Proposed COVID screening centres, drive-throughs for FT residents Proposed COVID screening centres, drive-throughs for FT residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41617863044_TBANUARMUSAx.jpg)
Proposed COVID screening centres, drive-throughs for FT residents
Apart from PPR and PA, two test centres with drive-throughs are being planned and the number of locations will be increased by June 15.
Sun May 30 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
![CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620060671_CIDBLOGO.jpg)
CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites
It is compulsory for local workers and foreign workers to undergo the COVID-19 screening test.
Thu May 27 2021
![Selangor to consider house to house screening for COVID-19 - MB Selangor to consider house to house screening for COVID-19 - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621770945_AmirudinShari.jpg)
Selangor to consider house to house screening for COVID-19 - MB
Amirudin says it would also depend on the availability of manpower, including volunteers.
Mon May 24 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