COVID: No instruction to make it mandatory for Malaysians to get booster jabs - Fahmi
For now MOH only encouraged people, especially those in vulnerable and high-risk groups, to take a third COVID booster shot.
Mon Dec 18 2023
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Khairy advises senior folks to get vaxxed before Ramadan, South Korea COVID-19 daily cases surge past 600,000
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Thu Mar 17 2022
Elderly advised to get COVID-19 vaccine, booster ahead of Ramadan - Khairy
Khairy said taking the vaccine is crucial because during the fasting month, many senior citizens are expected to perform prayers at mosques.
Thu Mar 17 2022
No more quarantine for asymptomatic close contacts with booster jabs from March 1 - Khairy
Individuals above the age of 18, in close contact with COVID-19 positive cases, have taken booster jabs and asymptomatic on the first day will not be required to undergo quarantine from March 1.
Thu Feb 24 2022
MOH extends deadline for booster jabs to March 31
The deadline for all senior citizens aged 60 years and above and Sinovac recipients aged 18 years and above to obtain their booster dose to maintain fully vaccinated status, has been extended.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Offsite PPVs to offer walk-in booster jab for senior citizens from Monday
There are now more than 2,000 onsite PPVs, 177 offsite PPVs and 221 outreach PPVs run by PPS and health NGOs under ProtectHealth.
Fri Jan 21 2022
England opens COVID booster jab programme to 16 and 17-year-olds
England's health service said it will expand its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to include 16 and 17-year-olds from Monday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Nearly 9 million booster jabs administered so far in Malaysia, Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again
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Fri Jan 14 2022
Almost nine million COVID-19 vaccine booster shots administered - Khairy
Khairy expects the number to surpass 10 million next week as the govt is gearing up its effort to encourage more people to take the booster jab.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Omicron cannot escape T cells; boosters protect households from Omicron
Booster-vaccinated people were 56% less likely to become infected in the Omicron households than those who had not received a booster jab.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Ras Adiba urges PwD to go for COVID-19 booster jabs
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) who have been notified to take COVID-19 booster jabs should keep to their appointments, said OKU Sentral president Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi.
Sun Dec 05 2021
COVID-19 booster dose: Gov't to decide on allowing walk-ins - Khairy
This came after 40 per cent of people who had been given appointments for the booster dose did not show up for the jab.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Six billion anti-Covid shots injected worldwide: AFP
Some of the countries have started to give booster jabs with the aim of extending immunity among the fully vaccinated.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Singapore PM gets COVID-19 booster shot, urges others to follow
"Cases are increasing rapidly. A booster jab will strengthen your protection against COVID-19," Lee, 69, said.
Fri Sep 17 2021
No need for COVID booster jabs for now - WHO
The comments came just before the U.S. government said it planned to make the booster shots widely available to all Americans.
Thu Aug 19 2021
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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