![MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1 MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644226095_TBMuhyiddin.jpg)
MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1
Muhyiddin said the COVID-19 swab test should still be required before departure and upon arrival in accordance with the MOH recommendations.
Tue Feb 08 2022
![Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641599800_SWAB.jpg)
Rapid nose swab tests for COVID-19 may not detect Omicron quickly enough
Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![Only COVID-19 saliva tests allowed at schools Only COVID-19 saliva tests allowed at schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51638206649_TBANTIGEN.jpg)
Only COVID-19 saliva tests allowed at schools
MOE said the use of nasal swab tests is not allowed and not in accordance with the ministry's instructions through a letter dated Nov 28.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![Penduduk Sarawak tunjuk kesedaran awam tinggi - Abdullah Saidol Penduduk Sarawak tunjuk kesedaran awam tinggi - Abdullah Saidol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632156844_swab.jpg)
Penduduk Sarawak tunjuk kesedaran awam tinggi - Abdullah Saidol
Kebanyakan kes COVID-19 yang direkodkan di Sarawak dikesan menerusi inisiatif ramai yang membuat ujian calitan (swab test) secara sukarela.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![Pembukaan Langkawi: Langkah wajibkan 'swab test' keputusan tepat - Sanusi Pembukaan Langkawi: Langkah wajibkan 'swab test' keputusan tepat - Sanusi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631887515_TBSANUSI.jpg)
Pembukaan Langkawi: Langkah wajibkan 'swab test' keputusan tepat - Sanusi
Menteri Besar Kedah, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor menyifatkan langkah kerajaan untuk mewajibkan pengunjung yang akan ke Pulau Langkawi menjalani ujian pengesanan COVID-19 sebagai satu keputusan yang tepat.
Fri Sep 17 2021
![COVID-19: Tiga hari tempoh sah laku ujian calitan untuk rentas daerah Zon Selatan - JPBN Sarawak COVID-19: Tiga hari tempoh sah laku ujian calitan untuk rentas daerah Zon Selatan - JPBN Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81630151702_sekatanjalan.jpg)
COVID-19: Tiga hari tempoh sah laku ujian calitan untuk rentas daerah Zon Selatan - JPBN Sarawak
Keputusan ini berkuat kuasa mulai hari ini di Zon Selatan merangkumi Daerah Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Asajaya, Simunjan, Serian dan Tebedu.
Sat Aug 28 2021
![COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629871447_TBPULAPERHENTIAN.jpg)
COVID: 75 positive cases in Pulau Perhentian, 1,124 residents compelled to get tested
Dr Kasemani said the swab tests involving almost 70 per cent of the islanders were expected to be completed later today.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Johor State Assembly ready to meet on Aug 12, all involved to undergo swab tests Johor State Assembly ready to meet on Aug 12, all involved to undergo swab tests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/51582777526_SUHAIZANKAIAT.jpg)
Johor State Assembly ready to meet on Aug 12, all involved to undergo swab tests
The Johor State Legislative Assembly is ready to convene on Aug 12 as commanded by the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, on June 23, said Speaker Suhaizan Kaiat.
Fri Jul 30 2021
![COVID-19 swab tests compulsory before entering Kelantan - Exco COVID-19 swab tests compulsory before entering Kelantan - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620344960_YBDrIzaniHusin.jpg)
COVID-19 swab tests compulsory before entering Kelantan - Exco
Individuals wishing to enter Kelantan need to show proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours before beginning their journey, according to a state executive councillor.
Sun Jul 18 2021
![MRT passengers on May 27 advised to get COVID-19 swab test MRT passengers on May 27 advised to get COVID-19 swab test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71617437102_MRT.jpg)
MRT passengers on May 27 advised to get COVID-19 swab test
One of the passenger who used the Kajang line MRT train service on May 27 has tested positive for COVID-19.
Tue Jun 01 2021
![With 'lollipops', Austria tests toddlers for virus With 'lollipops', Austria tests toddlers for virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71619766360_AUSTRIA.jpg)
With 'lollipops', Austria tests toddlers for virus
Lollipop-shaped coronavirus test is being rolled out in some of Austria's kindergartens as an alternative for toddlers.
Fri Apr 30 2021
![Malaysia's Immunitee health passport successfully verifies first live passenger in Singapore Malaysia's Immunitee health passport successfully verifies first live passenger in Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618384993_drnickboden.jpg)
Malaysia's Immunitee health passport successfully verifies first live passenger in Singapore
Immunitee allows users to store COVID-19 swab test results on a public-blockchain.
Wed Apr 14 2021
![Victims of fatal Kajang road crash identified - Police Victims of fatal Kajang road crash identified - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615169742_Suamiisterimaut.jpg)
Victims of fatal Kajang road crash identified - Police
The couple was killed and their two children were injured in accident involving their Perodua Bezza and a van at Jalan Saujana Impian.
Mon Mar 08 2021
![COVID: Seven hospitals to evaluate 'deep throat saliva' method effectiveness COVID: Seven hospitals to evaluate 'deep throat saliva' method effectiveness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51614861354_TanSriDrNoorHish.jpg)
COVID: Seven hospitals to evaluate 'deep throat saliva' method effectiveness
Currently, the MOH was still using the nasopharyngeal (nose) and oropharyngeal (throat) swab methods to detect COVID-19 cases.
Fri Mar 05 2021
![Compulsory swab test for individuals planning to go to Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan Compulsory swab test for individuals planning to go to Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan](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)
Compulsory swab test for individuals planning to go to Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan
Those leaving the peninsula for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan with police permission are required to undergo a swab test, three days before their trip.
Thu Mar 04 2021
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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Mon Jun 17 2024
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Mon Jun 17 2024
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