MITI, MOH in talks for manufacturing sector booster dose programme - Azmin
MITI is in talks with the MOH to set up a vaccination programme to administer COVID-19 booster doses to nearly two million workers in the manufacturing sector nationwide.
Sat Mar 12 2022
MITI to set up meeting between MOH and manufacturers to accelerate booster dose uptake
MITI will arrange a meeting between the MOH and industrial players to accelerate the uptake of booster doses among workers in the manufacturing sector.
Tue Feb 08 2022
COVID-19 booster shunned by some due to social media trolls - Perak Exco
The trend of ridiculing or trolling COVID-19 vaccine booster doses on social media is believed to be one of the reasons people are not too keen on getting the shots.
Fri Jan 28 2022
COVID: 44.4 pct of Malaysia's adult population given booster dose
A total of 160,310 adults in Malaysia received their COVID-19 booster dose yesterday, bringing the cumulative total of booster doses administered in the country to 10,399,699 or 44.4 per cent.
Sat Jan 22 2022
42.7 per cent of Malaysia's adult population given booster dose
A total of 258,337 adults received the COVID-19 booster dose yesterday, bringing the cumulative number of booster doses administered to the adult population in the country to 10,002,472.
Thu Jan 20 2022
No problem with supply of booster doses in Penang - CM
Chow urged Penangites to get a booster dose as the vaccine was still an effective protector if infected with COVID-19.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Booster doses of current vaccines may not be enough: WHO
WHO said the current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated if they are to provide continued protection against emerging variants.
Wed Jan 12 2022
COVID: Terengganu opens 72 PPVs for booster dose
Dr Kasemani said about 179,300 individuals or 24.9 per cent of the state's total population have received their booster doses.
Mon Jan 10 2022
COVID-19 booster dose not mandatory for now, Dewan Rakyat told
The government does not intend to make booster doses a mandatory condition to complete dosage of COVID-19 vaccines for Malaysians for now, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Thu Dec 02 2021
No need for a vaccine third jab booster: Study
Even with the threat of Delta, booster doses for the general population are not appropriate at this stage in the pandemic, study shows.
Tue Sep 14 2021
South Korea to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in October
In June, South Korea said it planned to secure more mRNA vaccines for booster doses next year for the entire population.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Pfizer to seek US authorization for COVID booster shot as Delta variant spreads
The FDA and CDC said: "We are prepared for booster doses if and when the science demonstrates that they are needed."
Fri Jul 09 2021
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024