No reason for EU to discriminate AstraZeneca vaccine - Khairy
The EU should not discriminate over where AstraZeneca vaccine are produced as the same formula is used at all its manufacturing facilities.
Mon Jul 05 2021
EMA official says AstraZeneca shots have good risk-benefit profile for over 60s
Several European Union member states have restricted its use to those in the age range 50 to 65, due to very rare cases of blood clotting, mainly among young people.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Malaysia waiting for EMA report to decide on AstraZeneca vaccine - Khairy
Malaysia will decide whether to proceed with using the AstraZeneca vaccine for the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme after getting the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) findings on the vaccine.
Thu Apr 08 2021
AstraZeneca finds no evidence of increased blood clot risk from vaccine
European Medicines Agency has said there is no indication that the events were caused by the vaccination, a view that was echoed by the World Health Organisation on Friday.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Vaccines offer hope one year after pandemic declared
Though vaccinations offer hope but much of humanity still enduring highly restricted lives and no clear path back to normality.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Five or six doses? Controversy over Pfizer vaccine vials
The difficulty in obtaining that sixth dose in practice means many countries are at loggerheads with Pfizer and facing a drop in supply.
Thu Jan 28 2021
EU regulator is considering Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The European Medicines Agency said AstraZeneca and Oxford University have submitted an application for their COVID-19 vaccine to be licensed across the European Union.
Tue Jan 12 2021
EU drugs agency still undecided on Moderna COVID vaccine - Dutch regulator
An unscheduled meeting was called on Monday afternoon to discuss Moderna's vaccine, two days ahead of its originally planned meeting.
Mon Jan 04 2021
What's next for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine after UK rollout
Pfizer has said it will not charge other developed countries a lower price for the vaccine than what the United States will pay.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Vaccine documents hacked at EU medicines agency
Pfizer and BioNTech said documents relating to their vaccine candidate had been accessed.
Thu Dec 10 2020
WHO looks at e-certificates for COVID-19 vaccination
Introducing such a certificate would make it possible to identify and monitor people who have been vaccinated.
Fri Dec 04 2020
EMA, Health Canada starts rolling review of J&J's COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The review would go on until enough evidence was available for a formal marketing authorisation application for the vaccine.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Brexit comes with conditions but can be reversed - EU parliament
Senior EU lawmakers said there could be transitional arrangements to smooth the UK's departure but they should not last more than three years.
Thu Mar 30 2017
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