![Taiwan offers China help again to deal with COVID-19 surge Taiwan offers China help again to deal with COVID-19 surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672975824_KPKG.jpg)
Taiwan offers China help again to deal with COVID-19 surge
Taiwan has again offered to provide China with assistance to help it deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases but Chinese authorities have not yet responded.
Fri Jan 06 2023
![Malaysia's financial market remains orderly despite volatility in global markets Malaysia's financial market remains orderly despite volatility in global markets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645522211_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
Malaysia's financial market remains orderly despite volatility in global markets
Domestically, a surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise in global bond yields also led to some market stress, BNM said.
Wed Mar 30 2022
![COVID-19: RRTF reactivated as part of measures to tackle Omicron wave - Khairy COVID-19: RRTF reactivated as part of measures to tackle Omicron wave - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644234104_KJcakap.jpg)
COVID-19: RRTF reactivated as part of measures to tackle Omicron wave - Khairy
MOH has reactivated the National COVID-19 Rapid Response Task Force (RRTF) as it heightens the level of preparedness to deal with the Omicron wave following a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Mon Feb 07 2022
![20,000 flights cancelled in US since Christmas Eve: The Hill 20,000 flights cancelled in US since Christmas Eve: The Hill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641624697_penerbangan.jpg)
20,000 flights cancelled in US since Christmas Eve: The Hill
Airlines for weeks have been forced to cancel flights because of staff shortages driven by the surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![London Mayor: Inevitable we will have more COVID restrictions London Mayor: Inevitable we will have more COVID restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639908307_sadiqkhan.jpg)
London Mayor: Inevitable we will have more COVID restrictions
Khan declared a "major incident" on Saturday to help the capital's hospitals cope with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sun Dec 19 2021
![Sydney virus cases to 'rise substantially' amid Delta outbreak Sydney virus cases to 'rise substantially' amid Delta outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629172039_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Sydney virus cases to 'rise substantially' amid Delta outbreak
Australian authorities warns Sydney residents to brace for a surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.
Tue Aug 17 2021
![Malaysia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100 per cent of adult population by October Malaysia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100 per cent of adult population by October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626608191_TBPMBakul.jpg)
Malaysia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100 per cent of adult population by October
All adults in Malaysia are expected to be fully vaccinated by October under a new immunisation target set by the government to stem the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sun Jul 18 2021
![Thailand announces stricter measures to curb surge in COVID-19 cases Thailand announces stricter measures to curb surge in COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623682442_vaccine.jpg)
Thailand announces stricter measures to curb surge in COVID-19 cases
Effective Monday, Thailand to impose stricter measures including banning dine-in at restaurants and gatherings of more than 20 people in Bangkok and nine other provinces for at least 30 days.
Sun Jun 27 2021
![Malaysia's economic recovery affected by surge in COVID-19 cases Malaysia's economic recovery affected by surge in COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623041719_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia's economic recovery affected by surge in COVID-19 cases
Malaysia's economic recovery is expected to be affected by the latest surge in COVID-19 infections that triggered a two-week lockdown.
Mon Jun 07 2021
![EMCO in five areas in Sabah from June 1 - Ismail Sabri EMCO in five areas in Sabah from June 1 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622110724_ismailsabri.jpg)
EMCO in five areas in Sabah from June 1 - Ismail Sabri
Five areas in Sabah will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from June 1 until June 14 following the surge in COVID-19 cases in the localities.
Sun May 30 2021
![EMCO in several sub-districts, localities in Labuan, Pahang and Sabah EMCO in several sub-districts, localities in Labuan, Pahang and Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621682734_PcIsmailsabri.jpg)
EMCO in several sub-districts, localities in Labuan, Pahang and Sabah
Several sub-districts and localities in Labuan, Pahang and Sabah will be placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) following a surge in Covid-19 cases in the areas.
Mon May 24 2021
![Olympics: Poll shows 60 pct of Japanese want Games cancelled Olympics: Poll shows 60 pct of Japanese want Games cancelled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616305781_JapanOlympicsTokyo.jpg)
Olympics: Poll shows 60 pct of Japanese want Games cancelled
Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo until the end of May and is struggling to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Mon May 10 2021
![MCO in Kluang, Johor from May 11-24 MCO in Kluang, Johor from May 11-24](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620563383_IsmailSabriMajlis.jpg)
MCO in Kluang, Johor from May 11-24
The district of Kluang in Johor will be placed under the Movement Control Order (MCO) from Tuesday (May 11) until May 24 following a surge in COVID-19 cases there.
Sun May 09 2021
![Badminton - Malaysia Open postponed due to surge in COVID-19 cases Badminton - Malaysia Open postponed due to surge in COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620379412_BADMINTON.jpg)
Badminton - Malaysia Open postponed due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections in recent weeks, the Malaysia Open has been postponed.
Fri May 07 2021
![Sultan Muhammad V concerned with surge in COVID-19 cases in Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V concerned with surge in COVID-19 cases in Kelantan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620264983_PKRC.jpg)
Sultan Muhammad V concerned with surge in COVID-19 cases in Kelantan
Sultan Muhammad V advises the people, regardless whether they are VIPs or celebrities, to leave the state, unless on emergency cases.
Thu May 06 2021