No cases of stroke reported for Comirnaty Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine in clinical studies
No cases of stroke were reported for the Comirnaty Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine in the clinical studies conducted.
Wed Jan 18 2023
NPRA approves shelf life extension for Coronavac, Comirnaty vaccines
NPRA has approved the shelf life extension for two COVID-19 vaccines, namely CoronaVac and Comirnaty, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Studies show efficacy of Pfizer vaccine as booster dose
The findings from studies abroad including Thailand, Chile and Turkey showed good efficacy of the Comirnaty vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech as a booster dose.
Fri Nov 12 2021
Pfizer booster dose to be given to Sinovac vaccine recipients
The MOH will be extending Comirnaty (Pfizer-BionTech) COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to individuals who have completed vaccination with Sinovac vaccine after at least three months.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets conditional approval as booster dose - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said the matter was decided during the 365th Drug Control Authority meeting today.
Fri Oct 08 2021
The great jab giveaway: Enticements offered to boost vaccine take-up
Here are some of the most notable and bizarre inducements on offer.
Tue Jun 01 2021
Any vaccine shortage temporary, unlikely to impact global vaccination strategy - Experts
Experts in M'sia feel the restriction of vaccine export is unlikely to have significant impact on the immunisation programmes.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Second dose of Comirnaty vaccine vital for optimal antibody production - Noor Hisham
Dr Noor Hisham said the delay in getting the second dose would probably delay optimal antibody production.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Khairy to receive first Sinovac vaccine Thursday
Malaysia will start using the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine with Khairy to become the first person to receive the vaccine.
Mon Mar 15 2021
DCA grants conditional approval to COVID-19 vaccines - Health D-G
The conditional approval was given to AstraZeneca Solution, CoronaVac Suspension and COMIRNATY Concentrate, all for injections.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Several states in Peninsula begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
The country's largest vaccination programme is provided free of charge to about 80 per cent of country's population.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Vaccines to be distributed to VAC in stages
The procedure was to ensure and maintain the quality of Comirnaty vaccine produced by Pfizer-BioNTech which is temperature sensitive and has a certain shelf life.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Malaysian Pharmaceutical Association suggests issue halal cert for COVID-19 vaccines
Amrahi said the halal issue of vaccines should not be disputed, as currently, most of the COVID-19 vaccines are animal origin free.
Thu Feb 11 2021
MOH in talks with Pfizer on getting another 30 pct of COVID-19 vaccine supply
Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said said the additional amount would cover 50 per cent of Malaysia's population.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved
Dr Noor Hisham said the company still needs to submit some important data within the allotted time before it is allowed to be used.
Sat Jan 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