Thailand plans to require permits for medical, research use of cannabis
Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only to those who grow and use it for medical purposes and research.
Thu May 23 2024
India says local COVID-19 vaccine final trials could end within two months
India's health minister said on Sunday a locally-developed COVID-19 vaccine candidate could complete its final trials in a month or two.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Health DG invites former COVID-19 patients to join medical research
Malaysians who have previously been infected with the COVID-19 virus are invited to participate in a longitudinal study on the response of neutralising antibodies among COVID-19 patients in Malaysia.
Wed Oct 14 2020
COVID-19 D614G mutation found in five clusters - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham in an update post on his official Facebook site said the result was obtained from the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) today.
Fri Sep 25 2020
51-year-old man from Kuching latest rabies victim in Sarawak
A 51-year-old man from Kuching, Sarawak, died yesterday from rabies infection, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Possible that Tawar, Sivagangga clusters came from same source - Health D-G
There is a big possibility that the Tawar cluster and Sivagangga PUI (person under investigation) cluster may have originated from the same source, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham.
Thu Aug 27 2020
India's COVID-19 cases cross 2-million mark
India's COVID-19 tally crossed 2 million mark on Friday, reaching 2,027,074, reported Xinhua news agency, quoting the federal health ministry.
Fri Aug 07 2020
IMR to conduct studies on COVID-19 virus mutation - Dr Noor Hisham
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has directed the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) to conduct studies on mutation of the COVID-19 virus to learn more of its characteristics.
Mon Jul 06 2020
COVID-19: India aims to release vaccine by August 15
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has selected 12 institutes for clinical trials of the country's first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine.
Fri Jul 03 2020
COVID-19: MOH can focus on genomic research with reduction in positive cases - Health DG
The declining number of positive COVID-19 cases will allow MOH health workers to focus on its joint research on COVID-19-related genomics with the IMR.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Malaysia to boost COVID-19 testing to over 22,000 daily by next week - Dr Noor Hisham
The automated processing machine which could do 5,000 tests per day would be placed at Institute of Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Apr 27 2020
Possibility of three COVID-19 strains in Malaysia - Health DG
The strains must first be examined by the health authorities including the Institute for Medical Research (IMR).
Wed Apr 15 2020
43,462 clinical samples taken for testing so far - Health DG
A total of 43,462 clinical samples have been taken for COVID-19 testing to date, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today.
Wed Apr 01 2020
Australian scientists use blood bank to develop 'vaccine' for diabetes
Australian scientists are optimistic that a bank of blood donations will help them develop a vaccine for Type 1 diabetes, China''s Xinhua news agency reported.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Health Ministry releases Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in Keramat to curb dengue
The new method in preventing the spread of dengue was being conducted by the Institute for Medical Research to replace the population of wild Aedes mosquitoes.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Charles Leclerc wins US Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc also won the Monaco Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix this year and sits third in the driver standings.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM's office says
Israel is pondering its military reaction to recent Iranian missile strikes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Trump hands out french fries in Pennsylvania, Harris visits Georgia churches
Both candidates were scrambling for votes in the most competitive states.
Mon Oct 21 2024