Fret not, NPRA working hard to approve suitable COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Mohd Ghows said any vaccine approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency is safe to be used in this country.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Over 113,000 given first jab of Pfizer-BioNTech in Singapore, only 3 reported for anaphylaxis
Among the more than 113,000 individuals who have received the vaccine, 432 adverse events were reported including three cases of anaphylaxis - rapid onset of severe allergic reactions.
Fri Jan 29 2021
FDA investigating five allergic reactions after Pfizer shot in U.S
A chemical called polyetheylene glycol that is an ingredient "could be the culprit" causing the reactions.
Sat Dec 19 2020
Explainer: What do the UK allergic reaction cases mean for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Two people reported adverse reactions on the first day of the vaccine rollout in the UK. Here's what you need to know.
Thu Dec 10 2020
UiTM student sues Dungun hospital director, two others
The 21-year-old student went to the hospital for fever treatment but the allergic reaction from the medicine badly affected the function of both her eyes, that the right one had to be removed.
Sat Nov 15 2014
Miley Cyrus hospitalised, cancels US concert
Cyrus has been hospitalised for a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics and has been placed on medical rest by her doctors.
Wed Apr 16 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
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