Booster dose interval cut to three months for Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccine recipients
The booster dose interval for recipients of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine has been shortened to a minimum of three months after the primer vaccine, from six months previously.
Tue Dec 28 2021
AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron - Oxford lab study
After a three-dose course of the vaccine, neutralising levels against Omicron were similar to those against the virus's Delta variant after two doses.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Malaysia donates AstraZeneca vaccines to Bangladesh, Laos
The government has decided to donate 559,200 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Bangladesh and 283,400 doses to Laos to ensure the countries in need have equal access to the COVID-19 vaccine supply.
Mon Dec 06 2021
MOH mulls using Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccine as booster dose - Khairy
The matter was being discussed by the Drug Control Authority (DCA) in a meeting chaired by Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Thailand develops robotic system to squeeze out more vaccine doses
Using a robotic arm, the "AutoVacc" system can draw 12 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine in four minutes from a vial, researchers said.
Wed Aug 25 2021
King, Queen express appreciation to UK government for AstraZeneca vaccine donation
Their Majesties have expressed their appreciation to the United Kingdom (UK) government for the donation of 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine today.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Malaysia receives 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine contributed by UK
Khairy said the AstraZeneca vaccines received today were meant for first-dose recipients and would be delivered to the states.
Tue Aug 03 2021
UK to contribute 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Malaysia
This was announced by UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dominic Raab today in London.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Leaked letters show AstraZeneca vaccine commitment not as Thailand claimed
AstraZeneca Plc has told Thailand it should be able to supply around 6 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine per month.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Immunised but banned: EU says not all COVID vaccines equal
Although the AstraZeneca vaccine produced in Europe has been authorized by the continents drug regulatory agency, the same shot manufactured in India hasn't been given the green light.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Thailand to mix Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccines to increase protection
The plan, if implemented, would be the first publicly announced mix and match of a Chinese vaccine and a Western-developed shot.
Mon Jul 12 2021
No reason for EU to discriminate AstraZeneca vaccine - Khairy
The EU should not discriminate over where AstraZeneca vaccine are produced as the same formula is used at all its manufacturing facilities.
Mon Jul 05 2021
King expresses appreciation to Japanese government for vaccine donation
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today expressed his appreciation to the Japanese government for donating one million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine.
Fri Jul 02 2021
One million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from Japan arrive in KLIA today
Malaysia today received one million doses of the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine donated by Japan to further intensify the vaccination process under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program (PICK).
Thu Jul 01 2021
Mix-and-match approach boosts immune response of AstraZeneca shot, study finds
The study, called Com-COV, compared mixed two-dose schedules of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024