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
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