COVID vaccines do not cause major menstrual issues: study
Some women have reported changes in their menstrual cycle after getting the mRNA shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
Sat May 20 2023
Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening
City government centres providing shots against COVID have in recent days been mostly booked solid, some until February.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Germany's BioNTech says to set up mRNA vaccine facility in Singapore
The Singapore facility is expected to be fully operational by 2023 and create more than 100 jobs by 2024.
Tue Nov 15 2022
US COVID vaccines start to roll out for young children
US regulators authorised Moderna Inc's two-dose vaccine for children aged six months to five years.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Pfizer says COVID shot 80 pct effective in young children
The vaccine was found to elicit a strong immune response following a third dose, and was well tolerated by the children.
Tue May 24 2022
COVID worsens asthma in children; booster after infection not as beneficial vs Omicron
Booster after infection adds little extra benefit vs Omicron.
Wed May 04 2022
Biden gets second booster shot, pushes for more COVID funding
Biden receives his fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Thu Mar 31 2022
US authorises fourth COVID shot for over 50s
Those with immune compromising conditions and have taken four shots, are now eligible for a fifth dose.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as COVID surges
Health authorities have identified the elderly and young children as high risk, encouraging vaccinations.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Any booster is better than no booster, says Khairy
The Health Ministry (MOH) is strongly recommending a booster dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, said its minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sat Feb 12 2022
US FDA postpones meeting on authorising Pfizer-BionTech vaccine for younger children
It needed more data from an ongoing trial of a third vaccine dose in younger children in order to move forward with emergency use authorisation.
Sat Feb 12 2022
NPRA receives 1,047 AEFI reports related to Pfizer vaccine
The NPRA has received 1,047 reports of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) associated with the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as of Jan 31.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Pfizer vaccine for children under 5 may be available in US by end-Feb - Report
Pfizer and BioNTech are expected to submit an emergency use authorisation request for children aged six months to 5 years.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Taiwan VP, in US, repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access
Beijing has angrily denied trying to stop Taiwan getting vaccines, and also offered Chinese-developed shots which the island rejected.
Sun Jan 30 2022
Timeline: Key moments of COVID-19 pandemic
The upcoming New Year's Eve will mark the second anniversary of the first reported COVID-19 case in Wuhan, China.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024