Sinovac vaccine for children at selected PPVs from Monday
MOH would start offering the (non-mRNA, protein-based) CoronaVac vaccine for free but only at selected vaccination centres.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Sinovac regimen gets strong boost from Pfizer, AstraZeneca or J&J COVID shots - Study
The study found that CoronaVac received the strongest boost from a viral vector or RNA shot.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Govt sets ceiling price for Sinovac, Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines
The government has set the maximum retail and wholesale prices for two COVID-19 vaccines - CoronaVac produced by Sinovac and Covilo produced by Sinopharm.
Thu Jan 13 2022
AstraZeneca, CoronaVac receive conditional approval as booster dose - Health DG
The DCA meeting today agreed to give conditional approval for the use of AstraZeneca and CoronaVac vaccines as COVID-19 booster dose to individuals aged 18 and above.
Wed Nov 17 2021
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
Sinovac for 12-year-old and above allowed - Health DG
The administration of CoronaVac vaccine produced by Sinovac Life Sciences Co. Ltd., China, and Pharmaniaga Lifesciences Sdn Bhd, to adolescents aged 12 and above is allowed.
Fri Oct 01 2021
COVID-19: Third dose vaccination increases 3-5 folds to neutralise antibody titers
Although neutralising antibody levels declined after six months, a two-dose vaccination schedule generated a strong immune memory.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Existing vaccines effective against new COVID-19 variants - Expert
The emergence of more aggressive new variants has sparked questions about the effectiveness of existing COVID-19 vaccines against them.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Sinovac says its vaccine effective against Delta variant
Sinovac Biotech Ltd, the developer of CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine, has defended the efficacy of its two-dose vaccine including against the Delta variant.
Fri Jul 23 2021
WHO validates China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Tedros says the easy storage requirements of CoronaVac make it very suitable for low resource settings.
Wed Jun 02 2021
COVID: Malaysia receives 1.059 mln AstraZeneca, CoronaVac vaccine doses
Malaysia received two more shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine today with the arrival of AstraZeneca and CoronaVac vaccines totalling 1,059,200 doses.
Fri May 21 2021
Indonesia study finds China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine effective in medical staff
The findings were based on data from 120,000 healthcare workers in Jakarta who had received the vaccine between January and March this year.
Wed May 12 2021
Sinovac supplied 260 million COVID-19 vaccine doses globally
Yin said the company is producing more than 6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine per day.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Chile hails Sinovac's 67% effectiveness in study
China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine was 67% effective in preventing symptomatic infection, data from a huge real-world study in Chile has shown.
Fri Apr 16 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
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