Sarawak spends RM300 mln to combat COVID-19 - Deputy Premier Uggah
Sarawak spent RM300 million in managing the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the implementation of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah.
Sun Aug 28 2022
PICKids to be held on special request - Dr Noor Azmi
The MOH will hold the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) again if there are special requests, said Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Sat Jun 18 2022
Stop harassing parents who want their children vaccinated - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has urged certain parties not to harass parents who want their children to be vaccinated under the COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids).
Wed Feb 16 2022
COVID-19: Nearly 98,000 children in Malaysia given first dose of vaccine
They were given the vaccine under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids), which was launched on Feb 3.
Sat Feb 12 2022
PICKids registration rises to 663,641 as at Feb 7 - Khairy
Registration for the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) has increased to 663,641 as at yesterday (Feb 7), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue Feb 08 2022
COVID-19: Vaccination for children begins tomorrow
The National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) will kick off tomorrow in the Klang Valley.
Wed Feb 02 2022
COVID-19: Vaccination for children to begin on Feb 3
The vaccination of children aged between five and below 12 through the COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) will begin on Feb 3 in the Klang Valley as a start.
Thu Jan 27 2022
No placebos used in vaccinations under PICK - MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that no placebos are being used in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK).
Wed Jan 26 2022
Managing trust, expectation key ingredients to PICK's success - Khairy
Managing trust and expectation were the most important factors in ensuring the success of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme
Allocations for potential boosters, post-immunisation surveillance and outsourcing of private medical practitioners to be increased.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Supply of COVID-19 vaccine sufficient for booster dose, adolescent immunisation programme - Khairy
Khairy said the details on the booster shot programme would be announced in one or two weeks' time.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Immunisation programme for adolescents kicks off today
The programme would be carried out through several methods such as outreach to schools or institutions on a scheduled basis.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Some 30,000 civil servants yet to register for COVID-19 vaccination - Cuepacs
Civil servants as implementers of government policies should show a good example by supporting the national immunisation programme.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts
Local researchers have identified workplaces, especially in enclosed buildings, as having a high risk of being a hive of viral infections.
Thu Sep 09 2021
66.7 per cent pf Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV
The total number of vaccine doses dispensed under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme now stands at 35,841,103 doses.
Sat Sep 04 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