COVID vaccines do not cause major menstrual issues: study
Some women have reported changes in their menstrual cycle after getting the mRNA shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
Sat May 20 2023
US COVID vaccines start to roll out for young children
US regulators authorised Moderna Inc's two-dose vaccine for children aged six months to five years.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Pfizer says COVID shot 80 pct effective in young children
The vaccine was found to elicit a strong immune response following a third dose, and was well tolerated by the children.
Tue May 24 2022
EXPLAINER - Some patients reporting COVID rebounds after taking Pfizer pills
Some patients have reported that COVID-19 symptoms recurred after completing treatment and experiencing improvement.
Thu May 12 2022
COVID vaccine makers shift focus to boosters
Second booster shots are currently recommended in some countries for only a subset of the population.
Tue May 10 2022
COVID worsens asthma in children; booster after infection not as beneficial vs Omicron
Booster after infection adds little extra benefit vs Omicron.
Wed May 04 2022
The world of vaccines, before and after COVID
Vaccines for more than 20 life-threatening diseases prevent between two to three million deaths a year, according to WHO.
Tue Apr 26 2022
WHO 'strongly recommends' Pfizer's COVID pill
WHO "strongly recommended" Pfizer's Paxlovid for patients with milder forms of the disease who were still at a high risk of hospitalisation.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Pfizer eyes COVID vaccine for all variants before 2023
The firm is also working on producing a vaccine that could provide good protection for a whole year.
Fri Apr 15 2022
48,000 Paxlovid antiviral pills for COVID-19 treatment arrive today - Health D-G
The MOH today received 48,000 pills of Pfizer's antiviral drug for the treatment of COVID-19, Paxlovid 150mg film-coated tablets and Ritonavir 100mg film-coated tablets.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Biden gets second booster shot, pushes for more COVID funding
Biden receives his fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Thu Mar 31 2022
US authorises fourth COVID shot for over 50s
Those with immune compromising conditions and have taken four shots, are now eligible for a fifth dose.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Parents now more open to allow vaccination for children - Paediatrician
Parents want to protect their children but they want reassurance on the risk of vaccination, Dr Mohd Zaqrul Razmal said.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Malaysia to receive Pfizer's Paxlovid for COVID-19 treatment in two weeks - Khairy
Malaysia had purchased 110,000 patient-courses (for 110,000 patients) to be given to high-risk individuals.
Sat Mar 05 2022
South Africa risks destroying 100,000 vaccine doses by end-March due to slow uptake
South Africa has recorded the most coronavirus infections and deaths on the African continent.
Sat Mar 05 2022
No discussion yet on Jonker Walk 2.0
Low Chee Leong's proposal to create Jonker Walk 2.0 at Jalan Hang Tuah, is seen as having the potential to further boost the local economy.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee
Thousands of civilians flee as govt forces battle to stop rebels from seizing the city, forcing flights to be halted at the local airport.
Mon Jan 27 2025
South Korea reports initial findings of Jeju Air crash to ICAO, US and Thailand
The investigation focuses on the role of "bird strike" and involving an analysis of the engines and "localiser" landing guidance structure.
Mon Jan 27 2025
South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree
If Yoon Suk-Yeol is removed from office, a presidential election will be held within 60 days.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back
A Hamas official echoed long-standing Palestinian fears about being driven permanently from their homes.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery
Elon Musk denies claims that the giveaway was an illegal 'lottery' violating Texas laws on deceptive trade practices.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Perplexity AI proposes to merge with Tiktok, with US government getting half, source says
Under the proposal, ByteDance would sell TikTok US to the investors, which would give TikTok's existing investors equity in the company.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights
Trump's punitive action demonstrates his more muscular US foreign policy and his renewed willingness to force countries to bend to his will.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Indonesian President Prabowo arrives in Malaysia
Prabowo Subianto undertakes a State Visit to the country today at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
Mon Jan 27 2025
PM urges farmers' rally not to disrupt Indonesian President's visit
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim doesn't oppose the gathering but says it should take place at the right time and under suitable circumstances.
Mon Jan 27 2025