COVID: No instruction to make it mandatory for Malaysians to get booster jabs - Fahmi
For now MOH only encouraged people, especially those in vulnerable and high-risk groups, to take a third COVID booster shot.
Mon Dec 18 2023
LPPKN provides 1,000 free contraceptive quotas for B40 women
This is provided for eligible women from the B40 and high-risk groups in an effort to promote family planning practices in the country.
Tue Sep 26 2023
COVID-19: MOH advises frontliners, high risk groups to get booster dose
The MoH recommends frontliners and the public, especially high-risk groups, get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine following the latest developments on the pandemic in China.
Thu Dec 29 2022
COVID: EVUSHELD antibody treatment soon - Khairy
The MOH will start administering treatment with the Tixagevimab and Cilgavimab (EVUSHELD) in the near future to ensure that high-risk groups continue to be protected from COVID-19 infection.
Wed Jun 08 2022
COVID: Vaccination for children in Penang begins Monday - Exco
PICKids will be carried out at Penang Hospital and Seberang Jaya Hospital for children with comorbidities or those from high-risk groups.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Gov't agrees to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, high-risk groups given priority - PM
Ismail Sabri said priority will be given to high-risk groups such as healthcare frontliners and immunocompromised patients.
Sun Sep 19 2021
COVID deaths among Europe's elderly hits all-time low: WHO
Kluge said the trend could possibly be attributed to the rollout of vaccines among high-risk groups.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Parliament cannot sit because of many 'old people' a mere excuse - Tun M
There is no record until now to show that COVID-19 cases originated from the Dewan Rakyat sittings other than a safe location for debate sessions according to SOP set by MOH.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Govt urged to clarify vulnerable groups for COVID-19 vaccination
AMM has urged the government to clarify where high-risk groups fall on the priority list in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme.
Thu Mar 04 2021
COVID-19 vaccine: Priority should be given to high-risk, B40 groups in high density areas
High-risk groups and B40 families living in high-density areas such as the Peoples Housing Project (PPR) apartments should be given priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sat Feb 13 2021
COVID-19: MOH traces 11 new clusters, Selangor remains with highest case
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has traced 11 more new clusters of COVID-19 infection, bringing the total to 931 clusters.
Wed Feb 10 2021
PM Muhyiddin among the first to be vaccinated against COVID-19
The Prime Minister said it would be followed by the frontliners, before being given to target groups, namely high-risk groups.
Tue Dec 22 2020
M'sia's COVID-19 vaccine first recipients not 'lab rats' - Muhyiddin
High-risk groups such as frontliners and senior citizens, who will be among the first in the country to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, must not be considered as 'laboratory rats'.
Fri Nov 27 2020
COVID-19: Netizens want schools to be closed
The increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia this month has caused the community to be alarmed, raising the question of safety among high-risk groups particularly school children.
Mon Oct 19 2020
COVID-19: Govt must prioritise high-risk groups in vaccine plan - MMA
Under the COVAX Vaccine Plan, subject to funding availability, funded countries will receive doses to vaccinate up to 20 per cent of their population in the longer term.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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