
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

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

COVID: MOSTI, MOH assure control, vaccination efforts will continue smoothly
MOSTI and MOH said the COVID-19 National Immunisation Programme is currently on track to achieve the desired protection by October.
Wed Aug 18 2021

Retired nurse returns to serve nation as vaccination volunteer
Hee decided to offer her services as a volunteer in the National Immunisation programme after seeing Malaysia's current critical situation.
Thu Jul 22 2021

Increase testing intensity alongside vaccination campaign
Better virus transmission evaluation requires increased random testing concurrent with vaccination.
Fri Jun 25 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Nearly 100,000 pregnant women given COVID-19 jab date, NZ's Medsafe approves Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Nearly 100,000 pregnant women given COVID-19 jab date, NZ's Medsafe approves Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Nearly 100,000 pregnant women given COVID-19 jab date, NZ's Medsafe approves Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Mon Jun 21 2021

Student vaccination seen as 'best way' to return to school
Dr Rosnida says vaccination is the best shield for students, especially for candidates who will sit for examinations.
Mon Jun 21 2021

Almost 91 pct of Home Ministry frontliners vaccinated
Of the total, 133,781 frontliners have received two doses of vaccination under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme.
Fri Jun 18 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Exam students to get Pfizer COVID-19 jabs in July, SKorea to mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine for 760,000 people [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Exam students to get Pfizer COVID-19 jabs in July, SKorea to mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine for 760,000 people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Exam students to get Pfizer COVID-19 jabs in July, SKorea to mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine for 760,000 people
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Jun 18 2021

Vaccination for 1.2 mln Kelantan residents expected to be completed by October - Khairy
Khairy said it was based on the state government's target of administering 30,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine a day, next month.
Thu Jun 17 2021

COVID-19: 215,876 doses administered yesterday surpassing 200,000 daily target
Dr Adham said 160,226 individuals received the first dose of the vaccine while 55,650 others, the second dose.
Wed Jun 16 2021

359,457 individuals in Sabah vaccinated as at June 15 - Masidi
Masidi said that a total of 671,721 individuals had registered for vaccination, with 1,439 registrations recorded yesterday.
Wed Jun 16 2021

1,267,758 individuals fully vaccinated as at June 10 - Dr Adham
Dr Adham said a total of 2,835,178 individuals had received the first dose.
Fri Jun 11 2021

High vaccination rate shows COVID-19 immunisation programme going well - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said there is nothing to worry or fear because it is proven that with vaccine we will have protection against COVID-19.
Fri Jun 11 2021

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
![[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress [COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/81741686561_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025