No summonses to be issued to those not wearing face masks
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the use of face masks indoors was now also optional.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Govt to set up fund for rare diseases patients
The government is working towards creating a fund to help patients with rare diseases seek treatment, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Fri Jun 03 2022
MOH to consider employing trained nurses from abroad - Dr Noor Azmi
The MOH will consider the request of APHM to allow employing trained nurses from overseas, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Tue May 31 2022
PICKids ends today, 33 pct fully vaccinated against COVID-19
PICKids, which was launched on Feb 3 for children aged five to 11, ended today, said Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Tue May 31 2022
Monkeypox virus: Govt has no plans to close country's borders
The government is not planning to close the country's border gates at this time despite cases of monkeypox detected in several countries, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Sat May 28 2022
PICKids: First dose of vaccine won't be offered after May 15 - MOH
The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under PICKids will not be offered after May 15, said Deputy Health Minister I Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Wed Apr 13 2022
One of two adults in Malaysia is overweight - Deputy Health Minister
Cases of overweight and obesity are now increasing at an alarming rate in the country, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Fri Mar 25 2022
COVID: 270,000 children below 12 infected in July-Dec last year
A total of 270,000 children under the age of 12 were infected with COVID-19 between July and December last year, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Tue Feb 15 2022
More than 300,000 teenagers receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine - Dr Noor Azmi
At least 308,000 teenagers aged 12 to 17 nationwide have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Tue Sep 21 2021
No decision yet on walk-in vaccination for pregnant women
There is no decision yet to allow pregnant women to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots via walk-in, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Mon Aug 09 2021
Thailand says AstraZeneca asked to delay delivery of 61 million vaccine doses
Deputy Health Minister Sathit Pitutacha said AstraZeneca currently had the capacity to produce 15 million doses of vaccine per month.
Thu Jul 15 2021
No medical evidence people cannot eat durian after vaccination - Deputy Minister
There is no medical evidence to prove that people cannot consume durian after getting their COVID-19 vaccine, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Fri Jun 25 2021
No plans for SPM 2021 candidates to be given priority for vaccine shots
The government has no plans to give COVID-19 vaccination shots to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 2021 candidates, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Fri Jun 11 2021
Drive-thru PPV will be expanded nationwide - Dr Noor Azmi
The drive-thru vaccination centre (PPV) will be expanded nationwide in an effort to achieve herd immunity soon, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Third phase of vaccination programme set to begin in June - Noor Azmi
The Health Ministry is expected to begin the third phase of the vaccination programme in June, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Fri May 28 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