COVID-19 cases still under control - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the number of COVID-deaths was also still low, mostly involving the elderly and individuals with comorbidities.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Seniors with comorbidities advised to take second booster shot - ProtectHealth
Individuals aged 60 and above with high-risk comorbidities have been advised to obtain their second booster dose vaccination as recommended by the Health Ministry (MOH).
Fri Apr 15 2022
Seniors with comorbidities given option of second booster dose - Khairy
Individuals aged 60 and above with high-risk comorbidities are now given the option of getting a second booster dose with an interval of at least four to six months after the date of the first booster
Thu Apr 14 2022
Weight loss key to managing obese patients with osteoarthritis
The most common type of arthritis affecting the cartilage of a joint that is caused by injury or wear and tear of the joints over the years.
Thu Mar 24 2022
COVID: Vaccination for children in Penang begins Monday - Exco
PICKids will be carried out at Penang Hospital and Seberang Jaya Hospital for children with comorbidities or those from high-risk groups.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Omicron: Senior citizens, individuals with comorbidities advised not to travel abroad - Khairy
Senior citizens and individuals with comorbidities are advised not to travel abroad at this time, besides avoiding crowded public areas, following the recent discovery of the Omicron variant.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Malaysia approves Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 17
Malaysia's drugs regulator advised priority for Sinovac's product among teenagers without comorbidities or allergy problems.
Fri Oct 01 2021
COVID: Category 3 patients with comorbidities to be admitted to hospital, PKRC - Khairy
For COVID-19 patients in the same category with no comorbidities, the MOH still recommends that they undergo quarantine at home.
Sat Sep 04 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
Vaccine an effective 'public health intervention tool' against COVID-19
Vaccination of the elderly population and people with comorbidities must be expedited.
Mon Jul 12 2021
National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme: Phase two brought forward to April 17
The registration campaign needed to be intensified as people aged 60 and above and individuals with comorbidities made up only 30 per cent of the seven million people who had registered.
Thu Apr 01 2021
More than 70 per cent COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia had comorbidities - Expert
The risk of contracting COVID-19 is higher in people with weak immune defences and could further be compromised in chronic conditions such as heart and lung diseases as well as diabetes.
Wed Apr 29 2020
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024