![Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71590512154_gout.jpg)
Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves
The action can carry the risk of infection and joint infections are particularly dangerous as surgery may be required, said Dr Diyana Ahmad.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![COVID-19 in Makkah under control, SOPs relaxed - Haj Consul COVID-19 in Makkah under control, SOPs relaxed - Haj Consul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654045755_LembagaTabungHaji.jpg)
COVID-19 in Makkah under control, SOPs relaxed - Haj Consul
Muhammad Saimi advises Malaysian pilgrims to continue donning face masks to reduce the risk of infection.
Wed Jun 01 2022
![Melaka polls: Ban on gatherings, events from Oct 25 to Nov 27 - Khairy Melaka polls: Ban on gatherings, events from Oct 25 to Nov 27 - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61630662254_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Melaka polls: Ban on gatherings, events from Oct 25 to Nov 27 - Khairy
To reduce the risk of infection and a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases, any election-related gatherings or social activities will not be allowed, effective tomorrow (Oct 25) until Nov 27.
Sun Oct 24 2021
![Student rotation to reduce risk of infection, ease monitoring in schools - Radzi Student rotation to reduce risk of infection, ease monitoring in schools - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631440310_MohdRadziMdJidin.jpg)
Student rotation to reduce risk of infection, ease monitoring in schools - Radzi
Radzi said it would also help teachers monitor compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) among students, as only 50 per cent would be present at a time.
Sun Sep 12 2021
![MOH recommends to postpone all meetings in Parliament for two weeks - Health DG MOH recommends to postpone all meetings in Parliament for two weeks - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627392943_SidangParlimenKh.jpg)
MOH recommends to postpone all meetings in Parliament for two weeks - Health DG
The MOH has recommended for all meeting sessions in Parliament to be postponed for two weeks beginning July 29, following the detection of COVID-19 cases and concerns about the risk of infection.
Sun Aug 01 2021
![Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines highly effective after first shot in real-world use - U.S. study Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines highly effective after first shot in real-world use - U.S. study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616680230_vaccine.jpg)
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines highly effective after first shot in real-world use - U.S. study
The risk of infection fell 90 pct by two weeks after the second shot.
Tue Mar 30 2021
![Vaccine: Sultan of Selangor gives way to frontliners Vaccine: Sultan of Selangor gives way to frontliners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598242781_DYMMSULTANSELA.jpg)
Vaccine: Sultan of Selangor gives way to frontliners
Sultan Sharafuddin has stressed that priority should be given to frontline staff as they face a higher risk of infection.
Sat Feb 27 2021
![Catching coronavirus outside is rare but not impossible Catching coronavirus outside is rare but not impossible](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597659433_TBCOVIDOCHARDROAD.jpg)
Catching coronavirus outside is rare but not impossible
Almost all documented coronavirus transmissions have occurred indoors, but experts say that wearing a mask outside is justified because there is still a risk of infection.
Tue Oct 13 2020
![Govt to channel aid to family of 'Kampong Boy' following buffalo deaths Govt to channel aid to family of 'Kampong Boy' following buffalo deaths](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600252134_KERBAUMOWGLI.jpg)
Govt to channel aid to family of 'Kampong Boy' following buffalo deaths
He said the priority was to ensure the buffaloes did not leave the shed and mix around with the livestock of other breeders due to the high risk of infection.
Wed Sep 16 2020
![M'sia to monitor PCA implementation, risk of infection periodically - MOH M'sia to monitor PCA implementation, risk of infection periodically - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41596099626_TambakJohor.jpg)
M'sia to monitor PCA implementation, risk of infection periodically - MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will monitor the implementation of the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) scheme for cross-border travel between Malaysia and Singapore, as well as re-evaluate its imple
Mon Sep 07 2020
![Inflight social distancing not mandatory as infection risk is low - AirAsia Inflight social distancing not mandatory as infection risk is low - AirAsia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591598251_Airasia.jpg)
Inflight social distancing not mandatory as infection risk is low - AirAsia
AirAsia Bhd has welcomed the government's decision to not make inflight social distancing mandatory.
Sat Jun 13 2020
![MOH to study risk of infections including COVID-19 among PATI MOH to study risk of infections including COVID-19 among PATI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41590578188_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
MOH to study risk of infections including COVID-19 among PATI
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said it includes a disease that had long been extinct in the country but was at risk of a recurrence.
Thu May 28 2020
![Never take cat bites lightly - DVS Never take cat bites lightly - DVS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51500387699_catstray.jpg)
Never take cat bites lightly - DVS
She said the risk of being infected with rabies not only came from dog bites.
Tue Jul 18 2017
![What you need to know about those new, deadly heart-surgery infections What you need to know about those new, deadly heart-surgery infections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/71442901597_heartJantung.jpg)
What you need to know about those new, deadly heart-surgery infections
Answers to patients' questions about the risk of infection from open-chest bypass surgeries.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Polis buru empat lelaki bersenjata, bertopeng rompak kedai emas di Kajang
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Mon Jun 17 2024
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Mon Jun 17 2024
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Mon Jun 17 2024
Malaysia, Pakistan sepakat solidariti kepada penduduk Gaza - PM
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