COVID: 23 cases of South African variant detected in Kelantan
A total of 23 COVID-19 cases involving the South African variant have been detected in Kelantan so far, said State Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin.
Sun Jun 06 2021
COVID: 13 cases involving South African and Indian variants detected
The Health Ministry last week detected 13 new cases of Variant of Concern (VOC) involving 12 cases of South African variant B.1.351 and one Indian variant B.1.617 from COVID-19 samples.
Tue May 25 2021
Perak residents advised to be vigilant following detection of South African variant
Dr Ummi Kalthom advised all residents in Perak to be vigilant, and not those in certain districts only, because the B.1.351 variant is very contagious.
Fri May 07 2021
Novavax vaccine shows 43% efficacy against South African variant, study finds
Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine had efficacy of 43% against infections caused by the South African variant.
Wed May 05 2021
COVID-19: Another 30 variants of concern detected in Malaysia
The Health Ministry has detected another 30 COVID-19 variants of concern (VOC) in Malaysia - 27 of the South African variant (B.1.351) and three of the United Kingdom (UK) variant (B.117).
Sun May 02 2021
S. African COVID-19 variant better at bypassing Pfizer/BioNTech jab - Study
The Israeli study was the first real-world assessment of the South African variant's ability to bypass a vaccine.
Tue Apr 13 2021
South Africa asks Serum Institute of India to take back one million vaccine doses - Report
AstraZeneca has said its vaccine appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID shot less effective against South African variant: study
In the small phase I/II trial, early data shows limited efficacy against mild disease primarily due to the B.1.351 South African variant.
Sun Feb 07 2021
UK begins door-to-door testing of 80,000 people as new COVID variants spread
To contain the new outbreaks, residents in eight areas of the country will now be tested whether or not they are showing symptoms.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024