WHO says nasal vaccines could help control COVID
WHO also said it wanted to see the data behind the vaccines, to assess whether to aprove them.
Mon Sep 12 2022
China approves world's first inhalable COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine which can be stored and administered more easily than intramuscular jabs will be given through a nebuliser.
Tue Sep 06 2022
China allows COVID boosters of different technologies than primary shots
This is an effort to improve immunisation strategies amid concerns that its most-used jabs appeared to be weaker against variants.
Sat Feb 19 2022
CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine approved as booster shot
The approval "allows" the vaccine to be used on those aged 18 and above, three to six months after their first dose of the CanSino vaccine.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Vaccination for homeless begins in Kuala Terengganu
After the prisoner and Orang Asli groups, the Terengganu government began extending the vaccination programme to the homeless in the state.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Over 17 million Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated as of Saturday - JKJAV
90.9 pct of the adult population have received at least one dose, including recipients of the CanSino single-dose vaccine.
Sun Sep 12 2021
CanSino and Sinovac vaccines for six states with less than 50 pct of people vaccinated - Dr Adham
CanSino and Sinovac vaccines will be used to step up vaccination in six states which have yet to achieve vaccinating 50 per cent of the adult population, said Dr Adham Baba.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Through rough terrain, dirt roads to ensure Kalabakan rural folks get vaccinated
Staff members of an outreach vaccination programme had to go through a torturous two-hour journey through rough terrain and jungle-covered roads to provide the COVID-19 single dose CanSino vaccine.
Fri Aug 27 2021
180,000 doses of CanSino single-dose COVID-19 vaccine sent to Sabah - Dr Noor Hisham
It is hoped that the CanSino vaccine can help expedite and ramp up the vaccination rate especially in rural areas.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Sabah receives first batch of 53,000 doses of CanSino vaccine
The single-dose CanSino vaccines will help accelerate Sabah's inoculation programme, Dr Rose Nani said.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Kelantan prepared to buy own COVID-19 vaccine
The state government would be prepared to to buy any type of vaccine, be it Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinovac or CanSino.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Malaysia receives 200,000 doses of CanSino vaccine to boost PICK
The CanSino single-dose vaccine will be the latest to be used under PICK.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Sabah given priority to receive single-dose CanSino vaccine
Sabah will be given priority to receive the single-dose CanSino COVID-19 vaccine when a supply of three million doses is received by Malaysia in August.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Malaysian firm aims to offer Chinese COVID-19 vaccine to private sector by September
Chinese vaccines are gaining momentum in Malaysia with more Malaysian firms jumping on Chinese vaccine distribution bandwagon.
Wed Jul 07 2021
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Tue Jun 15 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