King expresses appreciation to UAE for donating one mln doses of COVID-19 vaccine
His Majesty today expressed appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government for contributing one million doses of COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccine to Malaysia.
Wed Jan 26 2022
Govt sets ceiling price for Sinovac, Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines
The government has set the maximum retail and wholesale prices for two COVID-19 vaccines - CoronaVac produced by Sinovac and Covilo produced by Sinopharm.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Sinopharm protein-based booster stronger against Omicron than earlier shot - Study
The study came amid concerns over the effectiveness of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV shot against the Omicron variant.
Fri Jan 07 2022
No deaths can be directly linked to COVID-19 vaccines
This was the outcome of the casualty assessment through the post-mortems.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine now available in Malaysia
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine is now available in Malaysia, says Duopharma Biotech Bhd.
Fri Oct 15 2021
WHO experts back extra COVID jab for people with weak immune systems
WHO recommends people with weakened immune systems should be offered an additional dose of all WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Sinopharm, Johnson & Johnson vaccines get conditional approval for use in Malaysia - Health DG
The approval was obtained at the Drug Control Authority's (DCA) meeting today.
Fri Jul 16 2021
China to start giving COVID-19 shots to teenagers this month
China has administered 1.4 billion vaccine doses of the global total of 3.47 billion doses.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Saudi Arabia recognises Sinovac as vaccine passport - Zulkifli
Saudi Arabia now recognises six types of vaccines, namely Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Sinopharm and Sinovac.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Malaysian firm aims to offer Chinese COVID-19 vaccine to private sector by September
Chinese vaccines are gaining momentum in Malaysia with more Malaysian firms jumping on Chinese vaccine distribution bandwagon.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Factbox - Countries weigh 'mix and match' COVID-19 vaccines
Here's a look at countries that are weighing, or have decided to adopt, such a solution.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Indonesia recommends Sinovac vaccine for children aged 12-17
Taskforce data shows children aged 0-18 account for 12.6 pct of Indonesia's total COVID-19 infections.
Mon Jun 28 2021
UAE's Abu Dhabi offers COVID vaccines to tourists
Abu Dhabi is offering visitors free jabs after approving the inoculation of all those with visas issued by its authorities.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Vaccine Coercions for Geopolitical Reconfigurations
COVID-19 vaccines may have been wielded as a diplomatic and coercion tools in geopolitics.
Wed Jun 09 2021
China to offer COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as three
Sinovac has completed early phase trials of the vaccine in children and adolescents.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024