MoH issues cancellation, recall products containing pholcodine - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said the Drug Control Authority found that products containing pholcodine have been found to pose safety risks for users.
Thu Mar 23 2023
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
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
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine now available in Malaysia
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine is now available in Malaysia, says Duopharma Biotech Bhd.
Fri Oct 15 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
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
Don't sell, buy 2 cosmetic products containing poisons - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham says Beautywise Rejuvenating Cream and Beautywise Rejuvenating Toner contains hydroquinone and tretinoin respectively.
Tue Apr 06 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
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
Health Ministry orders to recall Paracetamol syrup with alcohol
Royce Pharma Sdn Bhd was ordered to recall the medication as the company had failed to declare the alcohol content on the label and packaging of the product.
Wed Oct 14 2015
Registration of erectile dysfunction medicine cancelled
The public is urged to cease using the traditional pill 'Sta-lions' because it contains scheduled poison 'tadalafil' which can cause several side effects.
Mon Apr 01 2013
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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