![Sarawak spends RM300 mln to combat COVID-19 - Deputy Premier Uggah Sarawak spends RM300 mln to combat COVID-19 - Deputy Premier Uggah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658499741_TBFRONTLINER.jpg)
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 PICKids to be held on special request - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645706599_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
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
![COVID-19: Nearly 98,000 children in Malaysia given first dose of vaccine COVID-19: Nearly 98,000 children in Malaysia given first dose of vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41643882984_PICKIDS.jpg)
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 PICKids registration rises to 663,641 as at Feb 7 - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644312127_TBKJ.jpg)
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 COVID-19: Vaccination for children begins tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81643807622_SANDAKAN.jpg)
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
![No placebos used in vaccinations under PICK - MOH No placebos used in vaccinations under PICK - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643206422_KementerianKesihata.jpg)
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, expectation key ingredients to PICK's success - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635943335_TBKJ.jpg)
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
![66.7 per cent pf Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV 66.7 per cent pf Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627297529_Vaksin.jpg)
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
![Decision to halt involvement of GPs in PICK only temporary Decision to halt involvement of GPs in PICK only temporary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626102607_KementerianKesihata.jpg)
Decision to halt involvement of GPs in PICK only temporary
The decision to halt the involvement of private general practitioners in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) in the Klang Valley is only temporary.
Thu Aug 26 2021
![PICK shows positive sign with drop in categories three to five cases - PM PICK shows positive sign with drop in categories three to five cases - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629019639_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
PICK shows positive sign with drop in categories three to five cases - PM
The National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) has shown early positive developments with a drop in infections in categories three to five in six states, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Sun Aug 15 2021
![Political crisis will not affect implementation of public health programme in Penang - Chow Political crisis will not affect implementation of public health programme in Penang - Chow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625735063_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
Political crisis will not affect implementation of public health programme in Penang - Chow
Penang govt will give full commitment to the implementation of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) and work with the Health Ministry.
Sun Aug 15 2021
![PICK: Almost 23 million vaccine doses administered PICK: Almost 23 million vaccine doses administered](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51627886700_TBSUNTIKANVAKSINP.jpg)
PICK: Almost 23 million vaccine doses administered
A total of 23,161,255 vaccine doses have been administered under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) as of yesterday.
Fri Aug 06 2021
![Govt to ensure vaccine allocations, expenditures to continue post-emergency ordinance Govt to ensure vaccine allocations, expenditures to continue post-emergency ordinance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626083031_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Govt to ensure vaccine allocations, expenditures to continue post-emergency ordinance
The government will ensure all obligations, acquisitions and national expenditures related to vaccines and the national COVID-19 immunisation programme are carried out post-Emergency Ordinance.
Wed Aug 04 2021
![Special Parliament sitting to focus on vaccination programme today Special Parliament sitting to focus on vaccination programme today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613126349_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Special Parliament sitting to focus on vaccination programme today
The special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat enters its third day today with a briefing session on the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK), which is being implemented by the government.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![Sinovac: No issue with vaccine efficacy - Khairy Sinovac: No issue with vaccine efficacy - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625295156_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Sinovac: No issue with vaccine efficacy - Khairy
The decision to stop administering the Sinovac vaccine in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme is because its delivery has been completed and has nothing to do with the vaccine's efficacy.
Fri Jul 16 2021
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025