China approves world's first inhalable COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine which can be stored and administered more easily than intramuscular jabs will be given through a nebuliser.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Malaysia grants conditional approval for CanSino, J&J COVID-19 vaccines
MOH has also approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for recipients aged 12 and above.
Tue Jun 15 2021
China trials mixing of COVID-19 vaccines from CanSinoBIO and Zhifei Longcom - Data
Chinese researchers are also running trials for two-dose-based vaccination of Ad5-nCoV, as well as an inhalation version of the vaccine.
Mon Apr 19 2021
China to provide 10 million vaccine doses to COVAX initiative
The COVAX scheme is due to start rolling out vaccines to low-income and middle-income nations this month.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Tropical Malaysia works to boost cold-storage, get more COVID-19 shots
Malaysia said it has got enough doses to inoculate 40 pct of its 32 million people and has promised to spend $500 million to buy vaccines.
Wed Dec 23 2020
How fetal cells from the 1970s power medical innovation today
Cells derived from a fetus that was aborted decades ago to develop vital medicines, now represent a "gold standard".
Tue Oct 20 2020
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to.
Tue Sep 01 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024