FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The WHO has delayed its ongoing assessment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use because of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Ecuador launches 100-day vaccine plan, president recognises challenges
Ecuador this week launched a plan to vaccinate 9 million people against the novel coronavirus in 100 days.
Wed Jun 02 2021
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 26,289,290 with over 250,000 new cases
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 26,289,290 with 257,299 new cases registered in the past 24 hours, said the federal Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday.
Sat May 22 2021
Astra is yellow, Pfizer is green - Hungarian pastry shop offers vaccine-themed treats
A Hungarian pastry shop has launched a range of COVID-19 vaccine-themed sweet mousses as a light-hearted antidote.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Analysis: India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer, worrying the world
India abruptly changed the rules to allow it to fast-track vaccine imports, having earlier rebuffed foreign drugmakers like Pfizer.
Fri Apr 16 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Scott Morrison says Australia has no current plans to change the rollout of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Factbox-Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
India's temporary pause on major exports of AstraZeneca's shot could have a "catastrophic" impact if extended.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Russia is most trusted vaccine producer - YouGov survey
Respondents in a survey trust Russia the most in regards to COVID-19 vaccine production.
Thu Mar 25 2021
Kazakhstan detects possible COVID variant in its biggest city
Full genome sequencing tests will be needed to see whether the infections were caused by the British, South African or Brazilian variant.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Venezuela will not authorise AztraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to 'effects on patients', VP says
Venezuela has so far used Russia's Sputnik V and China's Sinopharm in its vaccination programme.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Russia has vaccinated 3.5 million people with both shots of its Sputnik V vaccine.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Russia's move exemplary, but can Malaysia make the most of it?
Russia's vaccine package is a favourable model, but complete vaccine independence requires more than that.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Russia responds to all requests for COVID-19 vaccines from abroad - PESKOV
Czech President Milos Zeman has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for supplies of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
The virus has killed at least 2,527,287 people since it emerged in China in December 2019.
Mon Mar 01 2021
COVID-19: I will take Sinovac or Sputnik V vaccine injection - Khairy
Khairy said he will be the first to take whichever vaccine that will be approved next.
Sat Feb 27 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024