Seniors urged to get flu vaccine to prevent diseases - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said up to 70 pct of hospitalisations and 85 pct of deaths are related to the flu occur among senior citizens.
Wed Sep 07 2022
B40 elderly in Kebun Bunga receive free flu vaccine
The flu vaccination programme was a collaboration between the Penang Adventist Hospital and Kebun Bunga assemblyman Jason Ong Khan Lee.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Use of two influenza vaccines can be continued - Health DG
The KDCA confirmed that the probability of linking the influenza vaccine as the cause of death, as reported (previously), is very low.
Tue Nov 03 2020
South Korea urges people to get flu vaccinations despite death tolls
Public anxiety over the safety of flu vaccines has surged after at least 48 people died this month following vaccinations.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Singapore temporarily halts use of two flu vaccines after S.Korea deaths
South Korea reported that 48 have died as of Saturday after getting flu shots.
Mon Oct 26 2020
South Korean deaths spark flu vaccine safety fears
Health authorities said they have found no direct links between the deaths, which include a 17-year-old boy.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Five South Koreans die after getting flu shots, sparking vaccine fears
Authorities said there was no reason to believe the deaths were linked to the vaccine but an investigation, including post mortems, was underway.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Flu vaccine more effective for women than men: study
The flu vaccine is generally less effective for men than for women, scientists said in a study, tracing the effect to higher levels of testosterone that curb the immune response.
Wed Dec 25 2013
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024