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
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