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How to prioritize young people's mental well-being by teaching mental fitness

How to prioritize young people's mental well-being by teaching mental fitness

Self-efficacy, key to mental fitness, comes from skill mastery, role models, optimism, and supportive feedback.
Sun Sep 01 2024
A pecking order in policy

A pecking order in policy

Let Nurul Izzah's merit be earned through efficacy rather than hobble her out the gate simply on prejudice, said the author.
Sun Feb 05 2023
COVID booster efficacy wanes significantly by fourth month: US study

COVID booster efficacy wanes significantly by fourth month: US study

It was likely that fourth doses would more likely be needed for subsets of people who mount weaker immune responses, such as the elderly and immunocompromised.
Tue Feb 15 2022
UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough

UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough

Data released on Friday showed that vaccine efficacy against symptomatic infection was substantially reduced.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Studies show efficacy of Pfizer vaccine as booster dose

Studies show efficacy of Pfizer vaccine as booster dose

The findings from studies abroad including Thailand, Chile and Turkey showed good efficacy of the Comirnaty vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech as a booster dose.
Fri Nov 12 2021
FDA says benefits outweigh risks for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children

FDA says benefits outweigh risks for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children

The vaccine makers said their shot showed 90.7% efficacy against the coronavirus in a clinical trial of children 5 to 11 years old.
Sat Oct 23 2021
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness drops after 6 months - Study

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness drops after 6 months - Study

The data suggests that the drop is due to waning efficacy, rather than more contagious variants, researchers said.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Two die in Japan after shots from suspended Moderna vaccines - Japan govt

Two die in Japan after shots from suspended Moderna vaccines - Japan govt

The government and Moderna had said no safety or efficacy issues had been identified and the suspension was just a precaution.
Sat Aug 28 2021
Drop in COVID-19 vaccine efficacy against Delta seen in US nursing homes

Drop in COVID-19 vaccine efficacy against Delta seen in US nursing homes

The spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, which according to CDC data accounted last month for more than 80 pct of new U.S. infections.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Sinovac says its vaccine effective against Delta variant

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
Sinovac: No issue with vaccine efficacy - Khairy

Sinovac: No issue with vaccine efficacy - Khairy

The decision to stop administering the Sinovac vaccine in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme is because its delivery has been completed and has nothing to do with the vaccine's efficacy.
Fri Jul 16 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Leaked memo raises Thai concern about Sinovac efficacy.
Tue Jul 06 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: World Bank urges Malaysia govt to spend more for poor, Study shows on vaccine efficacy against Delta

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: World Bank urges Malaysia govt to spend more for poor, Study shows on vaccine efficacy against Delta

A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Jun 23 2021
COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 per cent effective: Novavax

COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 per cent effective: Novavax

The jab "demonstrated 100 pct protection against moderate and severe disease, 90.4 pct efficacy overall," the company said.
Tue Jun 15 2021
MOH starts Ivermectin trial for high risk COVID-19 patients - Health D-G

MOH starts Ivermectin trial for high risk COVID-19 patients - Health D-G

The MOH and the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR) have started clinical trials to study the use and efficacy of Ivermectin for high-risk COVID-19 patients at 12 MOH hospitals.
Sat Jun 05 2021
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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