Sinovac vaccine for children aged five to 11 allowed - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham announced the conditional registration approval was agreed by the Drug Control Authority (DCA) in its 370th meeting today.
Thu Mar 03 2022
Cannabis-based products for medical purposes with sufficient evidence can be registered - Khairy
Applications for the use of cannabis for medical purposes can be submitted to the DCA for evaluation and registration if there is sufficient scientific evidence for it to be marketed.
Wed Nov 17 2021
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
MOH mulls using Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccine as booster dose - Khairy
The matter was being discussed by the Drug Control Authority (DCA) in a meeting chaired by Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Nov 17 2021
MOH to start dispensing COVID-19 booster dose for senior citizens, frontliners
MOH will be starting to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to senior citizens aged 60 and above and frontliners who have completed vaccination at least six months ago.
Wed Oct 13 2021
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Fri Oct 08 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
Malaysia will continue to negotiate with Singapore on reopening of border - Saifuddin
This included talks on the proposed daily cross-border movement known as the Daily Commuting Arrangement (DCA).
Thu Sep 23 2021
Conditional approval for Moderna vaccine from plant in Spain
The DCA today gave conditional registration approval to Spikevax 0.20 mg/ml Dispersion for Injection COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified), also known as COVID-19 Moderna vaccine.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Sinopharm, Johnson & Johnson vaccines get conditional approval for use in Malaysia - Health DG
The approval was obtained at the Drug Control Authority's (DCA) meeting today.
Fri Jul 16 2021
Muhyiddin: Lift restrictions on arrangements agreed between M'sia and S'pore
These include the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL), Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) and Daily Commuting Arrangement (DCA).
Tue Mar 23 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
Vaccine went through proper evaluation process, its use will be monitored - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said among the criteria examined by DCA and NPRA are the safety profile of the vaccine, its quality, safety and efficacy.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Light aircraft makes emergency landing on PLUS Highway, no one hurt
Pilot Dr Yang Kuang Ying, 52, and co-pilot Saleehullah Abdul Majid, 41, managed to land the aircraft on the highway without damaging the aircraft or injuring themselves.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Men claim to witness plane crash in Tanjung Bungah - Police
Police have confirmed receiving a report from witnesses claiming that he and his friend saw a light aircraft believed to have crashed into the sea near Tanjung Bungah, here today.
Sun Sep 20 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024