'Tough times': Warnings sound over China's rapid 'zero-COVID' exit
China may now pay the price for shielding a population that lacks "herd immunity" and has low vaccination rates among the elderly.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Not proven that Omicron can help build herd immunity - Khairy
There has been no proven public health approach that one should be infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant to help build herd immunity, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Sun Jan 16 2022
COVID-19 vaccine for children 3 to 11 years will accelerate herd immunity for the whole population
The Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in China for children aged 3 to 17 years.
Fri Oct 15 2021
MOH no longer using herd immunity formula, but focusing on vaccinating as many people - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is no longer using the conventional formula of achieving at least 80 per cent herd immunity among the country's adult population in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Only 1.8 pct left to be vaccinated for adult population 80 pct herd immunity - Dr Adham
The focus is currently on all states for at least 60 per cent of the adult population to be fully vaccinated by the end of September.
Sun Sep 19 2021
COVID-19 vaccination for teenagers can be expanded to states that achieved herd immunity - Adham
The COVID-19 jab using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for teenagers was made based on safe, effective and quality clinical data.
Sat Sep 11 2021
Johor wants federal government to expedite providing vaccine for those under 18 years-old
The Johor government hopes the federal government will expedite providing the COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 18 and below in the country to generate a wider herd immunity in the society.
Mon Sep 06 2021
PM Ismail Sabri calls on Malaysian Family to get vaccinated to achieve herd immunity
Ismail Sabri today called on the entire Malaysian Family to register for vaccination, if they have yet to do so, to enable the country to safely achieve herd immunity.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Boost vaccination rates in laggard states, address challenges toward "herd immunity"
Percentage of protected population takes priority but the expected impact could be threatened by immunological uncertainties.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Has Delta killed the herd immunity dream?
Herd immunity is achieved when a certain threshold of the global population has either been inoculated against a pathogen.
Sat Aug 28 2021
Vaccine: Kelantan needs 900,000 doses to achieve herd immunity in October
Dr Izani said his committee had received a notification from MOSTI that Kelantan will receive 700,000 doses of vaccine in September.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 daily cases continues to drop, Indonesia official says Jakarta has reached 'herd immunity'
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Mon Aug 23 2021
Indonesia official says vaccines help Jakarta reach 'herd immunity'
Nationally, just over 11 pct of the population have been fully vaccinated since the Southeast Asian nation began its inoculation program this January.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Form stable gov't immediately to focus on COVID-19 battle - Ahmad Zahid
A stable government that will function for a reasonable period of time must be formed immediately to focus on efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and issues concerning the people's well-being.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Muhyiddin hopes new gov't will be formed soon
Caretaker Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed hope that a new government can be formed as soon as possible so that there are no disruptions to the country's administration.
Mon Aug 16 2021
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
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
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
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024