MUSLIM MARRIAGES: POLYGAMY AND THE THREE “TALAK” Lawyers told CNA that Muslim women who may have been mistreated in … [Read more...] about 43% spike in Malaysia’s divorce cases last year due to effects of COVID-19 lockdown, experts say
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Malaysia mulling return of mask mandate in schools amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Meanwhile, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said that there is “no need for a face mask mandate in schools”. “Only … [Read more...] about Malaysia mulling return of mask mandate in schools amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, experts say time to mask up again
CAN MALAYSIA'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM COPE WITH THE RISE IN CASES? In her statement last Thursday, the health minister said that … [Read more...] about Spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, experts say time to mask up again
China cracks down on drug price gouging amid fears of COVID-19 spike
SHANGHAI: Chinese authorities said they were cracking down on price gouging of medical supplies and drugs, and seeking to … [Read more...] about China cracks down on drug price gouging amid fears of COVID-19 spike
Spike in Australian visitors to Bali expected after lifting of COVID-19 test requirement for vaccinated travellers
JAKARTA: It has been a hectic two months for Janet De Neefe, an Australian business owner who has been living in Bali for … [Read more...] about Spike in Australian visitors to Bali expected after lifting of COVID-19 test requirement for vaccinated travellers
Beijing COVID-19 spike prompts mass testing, panic buying
BEIJING: Fears of a hard COVID-19 lockdown sparked panic buying in Beijing as long queues formed on Monday (Apr 25) in a … [Read more...] about Beijing COVID-19 spike prompts mass testing, panic buying
India’s COVID-19 infections hit month-high, one state reports spike in deaths
NEW DELHI: India's tally of daily COVID-19 cases nearly doubled on Monday (Apr 18) from the previous day to more than 2,000 … [Read more...] about India’s COVID-19 infections hit month-high, one state reports spike in deaths
Shanghai to lock down in two stages for testing as COVID-19 cases spike
SHANGHAI: China's financial hub of Shanghai said on Sunday (Mar 27) it would lock down the city in two stages to carry out … [Read more...] about Shanghai to lock down in two stages for testing as COVID-19 cases spike
Shanghai won’t lock down despite COVID-19 spike: Official
SHANGHAI: Shanghai on Saturday (Mar 26) recorded a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, but a member of the city's pandemic task … [Read more...] about Shanghai won’t lock down despite COVID-19 spike: Official
Shanghai pushes ahead with mass COVID-19 tests as new cases spike
SHANGHAI: The Chinese commercial hub of Shanghai is pushing ahead with a mass testing initiative as it tries to curb a new … [Read more...] about Shanghai pushes ahead with mass COVID-19 tests as new cases spike
China daily local COVID-19 infections exceed 1,000 as symptomless cases spike
BEIJING: Mainland China reported over 1,000 new local COVID-19 infections on Friday (Mar 11), the highest daily count since … [Read more...] about China daily local COVID-19 infections exceed 1,000 as symptomless cases spike
Vietnam warns of hospitals strain as COVID-19 cases spike after holiday
HANOI: Vietnam warned on Thursday (Feb 10) that its healthcare system could become overloaded, after seeing a surge in new … [Read more...] about Vietnam warns of hospitals strain as COVID-19 cases spike after holiday