Second stage of Gaza polio campaign begins while war goes on in other areas
The start of the second stage of a campaign that has so far seen 187,000 youngsters inoculated.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Polio vaccination targets surpassed for Gaza children, WHO says
Day three of a mass campaign, and had inoculated about a quarter of children under 10, for polio vaccinations in Gaza.
Wed Sep 04 2024
No restrictions to be imposed on unvaccinated children - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government will not impose restrictions on children, aged five to 11, who do not get inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines
Countries are pursuing very different strategies in what will be a major test of parents' willingness to get their kids inoculated
Mon Dec 13 2021
Australia's NSW says unvaccinated 16 times more likely to die from COVID-19
Officials are urging people to get inoculated as Australia begins to live with the coronavirus.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Australia's Melbourne enjoys weekend of eased COVID curbs after long lockdown
While most retail outlets remained closed, authorities said further easing will come once 80% of Victorians are fully inoculated.
Sat Oct 23 2021
Russia tops 1,000 daily virus deaths for first time
The surge comes with just 32 per cent of Russians fully inoculated, according to official statistics published for the first time.
Sun Oct 17 2021
Sydney set to unveil freedom roadmap as more COVID-19 curbs eased
With 60 pct of people aged 16 and over fully inoculated, officials expect to reach their 80 pct target around end of October.
Mon Sep 27 2021
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Fri Sep 24 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
Army ready to reinstate soldier if he reverses vaccination decision - Army Chief
A soldier who was given a dishonourable discharge for refusing the COVID-19 vaccination may be reinstated if he changes his mind and decides to get inoculated.
Wed Aug 25 2021
PM Muhyiddin announces perks for fully inoculated individuals in Phase-2 states
Muhyiddin said these new rules will come into effect from Tuesday.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Govt targets to vaccinate 40 per cent of Johor's adult population by Aug 31
The federal government is targeting to get at least 40 per cent of Johor's adult population inoculated by Aug 31 as it ramps up COVID-19 vaccination in the state, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Sydney COVID lockdown could be eased if vaccination rate hits 50 pct
NSW said it could ease a COVID-19 lockdown that demands five million people stay at home until August if half the population is inoculated.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Singapore aims to start quarantine-free travel by September
The city-state is also set to review whether to loosen curbs in early August, when two-thirds of its population would be fully inoculated.
Mon Jul 26 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