Researchers nearly finished with clinical trials for COVID-19 herbal medicines
The Jakarta Post Tue, August 4, 2020 An Indonesian research team is conducting clinical trials for two herbal medicines intended to help boost people’s immune systems – Photo: The Jakarta […]
University of Indonesia Epidemiologist Slams Govt’s Use of ‘New Normal’ Term
IMAM HAMDI TEMPO.CO Mon, July 13, 2020 JAKARTA – University of Indonesia (UI) epidemiologist Pandu Riono on Monday blasted the Indonesian government’s use of the term ‘new normal’ in a period […]
It’s for aromatherapy, not an antivirus: Indonesia Agriculture Ministry backtracks on anti-COVID-19 necklace claims
Moch. Fiqih Prawira Adjie The Jakarta Post Mon, July 6, 2020 The Agriculture Ministry is dialing back on its previous claim about developing an “antivirus necklace” that can help prevent […]
Indonesia Agriculture Ministry claims ‘antivirus necklace’ prevents, experts beg to differ
Tri Indah Oktavianti and Kharishar Kahfi The Jakarta Post Sun, July 5, 2020 The Agriculture Ministry is dialing back on its previous claim about developing an “antivirus necklace” that can […]
‘Brilliant’ Malaysian cardiologist becomes an Oxford don
Bernama FREE MALAYSIA TODAY Sat, July 11, 2020 Dr Masliza Mahmod was described by health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah as a brilliant cardiologist. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian […]
Indonesia’s Central Lombok to require female Muslim civil servants to wear niqab in place of mask
The Jakarta Post Thu, July 2, 2020 LOMBOK – Central Lombok regency in West Nusa Tenggara is set to require female Muslim civil servants to wear the niqab, as some […]
Laos Further Relaxes Covid-19 Prevention Measures
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LOATIAN TIMES Wed, July 1, 2020 VIENTIANE – A new government notice issued yesterday allows for the further easing of certain restrictions and Covid-19 prevention measures.
Malaysia 100 days in, PM Muhyiddin’s well-timed decision on MCO puts Malaysia on strong footing for recovery
Malay Mail Sunday, June 7, 2020 A woman watches a live broadcast of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on the recovery movement control order in Kuala Lumpur June 7, […]
While Cambodia PM keeps reminding people to be highly vigilant, Ministry of Health stays in limbo
Opinion Khmer Times Sun, June 7, 2020 PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Sen has again come to the fore to remind competent authorities to further enhance the preventive measures […]
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