Doctor in fake vaccine cert case remanded again
The self-confessed anti-vaxxer doctor will be remanded until tomorrow for investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Statistics on civil servants refusing vaccine among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
The issues on income gap between urban and rural groups and the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has affected will also be raised.
Wed Nov 10 2021
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Tue Nov 09 2021
Anti-vaxxers face restricted freedom, Dewan Negara told
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken the approach of not allowing anti-vaccine groups to enjoy certain freedoms given to fully vaccinated individuals, the Dewan Negara was told today.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Govt's stand on anti-vaxxers aimed at preventing COVID situation from worsening - Hishammuddin
The government's stand in taking action against those who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is not to persecute them but to prevent greater harm, said Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Mon Oct 18 2021
Statement on anti-vaxxers: Govt has explained enough on benefits of COVID-19 vaccines - Khairy
Khairy said his ministry had in fact provided all the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of the vaccines on people.
Mon Oct 18 2021
MOH plans to meet with anti-vaccine groups
Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said he could help arrange the meeting which would also involve Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Oct 18 2021
Problems facing anti-vaxxers due to own attitude - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the COVID-19 vaccination, although not made compulsory yet, helped to make life easier for those who had received it.
Sun Oct 17 2021
KDN to look into reports against anti-vaxxers - Hamzah
Hamzah said suitable provisions of the law that can be enforced against them were being identified.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Life will be difficult for you, Khairy warns anti-vaxxers
Khairy said those who cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons will be fine as they would be provided with MySejahtera digital exemption.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Sydney's unvaccinated warned of social isolation when COVID-19 lockdown ends
Berejiklian said people who choose not to be vaccinated could be barred entry to shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Tue Sep 28 2021
HTAR sees possible anti-vaxx influence in current hospitalisations, deaths
About two-thirds of COVID-19 patients treated at HTAR in Klang are below 60 and almost all have not been vaccinated, Dr Ahmad said.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Boost vaccination rates in laggard states, address challenges toward "herd immunity"
Percentage of protected population takes priority but the expected impact could be threatened by immunological uncertainties.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Vaccination: Teachers should set good example, protect students - Johor Sultan
The Sultan of Johor today said teachers should set a good example and protect their students instead of placing them in danger by rejecting COVID-19 vaccination.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Action against anti-vaxxers to be announced by next month - PM Muhyiddin
The government will announce the action that will be taken against anti-vaccine groups either this month or next month, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Thu Aug 12 2021
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
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