Malaysia secures 18.4 million doses of Russian, Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
The deals will ensure enough supplies to cover 9.2 million people, or 28.75% of the population.
Tue Jan 26 2021
Malaysia to receive Pfizer vaccine end-February - PM
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Malaysia is expected to receive the supply of Pfizer vaccine for the first phase at the end of February.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Philippines troops, ministers get COVID-19 vaccine before approval
The recipients included members of a special security unit assigned to President Rodrigo Duterte.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Dewan Negara news in brief
The National Immunisation Plan on the COVID-19 vaccine which contains the government's detailed strategy will be finalised soon.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Malaysia secures COVID-19 vaccine for 40 percent of population. Here's what you need to know
The government is also in final negotiations with Sinovac, CanSino and Gamaleya to secure a vaccine supply increase of more than 80 percent of population.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Russian state employees describe pressure to join vaccine trials
Many quota spots for staff to join the trial remained unfilled.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Budget 2021: Is it sufficient for COVID-19 vaccines?
The associated operational costs and potential additional doses must not be underestimated in budget allocations.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Covid-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Calls for Cautious Optimism
Before putting all bets on one vaccine, thorough comparative assessment between different vaccines should be conducted.
Thu Nov 12 2020
How fetal cells from the 1970s power medical innovation today
Cells derived from a fetus that was aborted decades ago to develop vital medicines, now represent a "gold standard".
Tue Oct 20 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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