Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use
The two drugs are currently "prohibited substances" and can only be used in closely controlled clinical trials.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Malaysia the preferred destination for global clinical trials - Dr Zaliha
The large number of experienced clinical research professionals has boosted Malaysia's position as a preferred destination for global clinical trials.
Fri Dec 23 2022
MOH welcomes clinical trials on products containing cannabis extract for medical use
Companies with medical cannabis products that have been approved abroad, can apply to have their products registered and marketed in M'sia.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Malaysia leads development of clinical trials of drugs to treat dengue
Malaysia will lead the development of clinical trials of several existing medicines used for other diseases to treat dengue fever in the country.
Sun Jun 05 2022
MOSTI to conduct clinical trials for two locally-produced vaccines - Dr Adham
MOSTI will be conducting clinical trials for two vaccines produced in the country through the establishment of the Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI).
Mon Nov 29 2021
Malaysia to conduct clinical trials on cholera vaccine by year end - Dr Adham
Malaysia is expected to carry out clinical trial phases for the cholera vaccine by the end of this year under the National Vaccine Development Roadmap.
Thu Sep 16 2021
'Warm' COVID-19 vaccine effective against all key variants: Study
The data collected by the CSIRO will be used to select which Mynvax formulations progress to human clinical trials in India later in 2021.
Fri Jul 16 2021
NHRVR to ensure integrity of clinical trials in Malaysia
The initiative will enhance the ability and capability of Malaysia in conducting clinical trials in accordance with international standards.
Fri Jul 02 2021
MOH starts Ivermectin trial for high risk COVID-19 patients - Health D-G
The MOH and the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR) have started clinical trials to study the use and efficacy of Ivermectin for high-risk COVID-19 patients at 12 MOH hospitals.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Govt awaits data from clinical trials conducted on adolescent recipients - Khairy
After obtaining data on the clinical trials, NPRA would determine whether the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the company could be used to inoculate adolescents in the country.
Mon Apr 26 2021
US FDA to scrutinize vaccine design behind COVID-19 shots linked to blood clots
The US agency will analyze data from clinical trials of several vaccines using these viral vectors to look for clues.
Wed Apr 14 2021
Sinovac: CoronaVac vaccine effective in children
The results were from early and mid-stage clinical trials with over 550 subjects, said Geng Zeng.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Sinovac vaccine safe and halal - Chinese Ambassador
The phase three clinical trials of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine have been carried out in many countries with over 36 million doses.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Brazil health regulator sends back Sputnik V vaccine emergency use request
It failed to provide adequate assurances on its Phase III clinical trials and issues related to the manufacture of the vaccine.
Sun Jan 17 2021
Different efficacy data for Chinese COVID-19 vaccine "real and valid"
The developer said the vaccine showed 79.34% efficacy based on an interim analysis of late-stage clinical trials.
Sat Jan 02 2021
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024