TWG recommends booster dose for recipients of various vaccines - Khairy
The TWG under the CITF-B has recommended booster dose involving three types of vaccines to be dispensed to all residents aged 18 and above.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Walk-in registration for individuals eligible for booster dose from Nov 22
The CITF-B chaired by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today agreed to implement walk-in registration for those on the waiting list at health facility PPV nationwide from Nov 22.
Tue Nov 16 2021
I was nervous when signing Act 342, says Dr Adham
Dr Adham Baba today revealed that he was really nervous when he had to sign the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) in March 2020 in order to implement the MCO.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Sabah allows interstate travel from Nov 1 - Chief Minister
The Sabah government would allow cross-state travel for social visits and tourism starting Nov 1, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Health worker mistakenly took empty syringe during teenager's vaccination - Noor Azmi
The health worker mistakenly took an empty unused syringe which was on the table where the vaccine-filled syringe was also placed.
Sat Oct 02 2021
COVID-19 vaccination for teens in Labuan receives encouraging response
The implementation of phase two of COVID-19 vaccination for students aged 13 to 15 in the duty-free island runs smoothly and has received an encouraging response from the parents.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Labuan completes 100 per cent vaccination of adult against COVID-19
Rithuan said the island's adult population has completed taking the two doses of the vaccine against the coronavirus.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Sabah to receive 2.89 mln doses of vaccine in September - Khairy
Sabah would receive 2.89 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this month towards increasing the vaccination rate in the state, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Teachers refusing vaccine will be given other assignments - Radzi
The 2,500 teachers who have refused to be vaccinated will carry out other tasks as they will not be allowed to conduct physical classes.
Sat Sep 04 2021
PICK pays special attention to states with vaccination rate below 55 pct
PICK is giving special attention to Sabah, Kelantan, Kedah, Johor, Perak, Terengganu and Pahang as the vaccination rate recorded in each state is below 55 per cent.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Walk-in vaccination for Klang Valley residents to continue at 13 PPVs
The number of walk-ins for Malaysians was found to be dropping day by day since it began August 2, CITF said.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Walk-in vaccination to be expanded nationwide to special groups soon
CITF said the groups targeted are the elderly, PWD, individuals with comorbidities aged 18 and above and those who missed their second dose.
Sat Aug 07 2021
All staff, students of IPTs to be vaccinated by October - Noraini
The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the COVID-19 Special Immunisation Task Force (CITF) have agreed on vaccinating all staff and students of Higher Education Institutions (IPTs) by October.
Fri Aug 06 2021
Walk-in vaccination for senior citizens extended nationwide
Walk-in vaccination for senior citizens aged 60 and above will be extended throughout the country from next week, said PICK Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Nine PPVs to implement walk-in vaccination in Klang Valley from Aug 2
Nine selected vaccination centres (PPVs) will conduct walk-in vaccination operations for residents in the Klang Valley starting Aug 2.
Sat Jul 31 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