Omicron's march revives urgent global calls for vaccinations
Authorities globally have imposed new restrictions and stepped up inoculation efforts as Omicron emerges as the dominant strain of the virus.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Melbourne readies to exit world's longest COVID-19 lockdown
PM Scott Morrison confirmed the state had reached that target, with more restrictions set to ease as inoculations hit 80 and 90 pct.
Thu Oct 21 2021
New Zealand to use vaccine certificates as Delta persists
New Zealand said on Tuesday that it will start using COVID-19 vaccine certificates as proof of inoculation.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Sabah receives first batch of 53,000 doses of CanSino vaccine
The single-dose CanSino vaccines will help accelerate Sabah's inoculation programme, Dr Rose Nani said.
Wed Aug 25 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
All Klang Valley residents expected to be fully vaccinated next month - Health DG
All Klang Valley residents are expected to get at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine early next month and complete their two doses of vaccine inoculation by the end of the month.
Thu Jul 15 2021
India's vaccine shortage eases as inoculations outpace new registrations
Modi opened up vaccinations to all of India's 930-940 million adults last month without a corresponding rise in output.
Tue Jun 29 2021
UAE's Abu Dhabi offers COVID vaccines to tourists
Abu Dhabi is offering visitors free jabs after approving the inoculation of all those with visas issued by its authorities.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Young, Indian, unvaccinated: The world's largest inoculation drive falters
India began an inoculation drive for its 1.38 billion people in earnest in mid-January.
Fri Jun 11 2021
How China's vaccine diplomacy brought bosom buddy Cambodia even closer
Cambodia kickstarted inoculations with a bigger donation of vaccines from China than any other country in the region.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Leftover vaccines in South Korea available for online reservation from Thursday
Coronavirus vaccines left over after people do not show up for inoculations will be available for anyone who wants to get vaccinated via online reservations starting later this week.
Wed May 26 2021
Khairy denies Genting Group workers received vaccination on his orders
Vaccine recipients under the first phase were determined following the Guidelines as issued by the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV) on March 1.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Exclusive - EU blocks 3.1 million doses of AstraZeneca shots to Australia - Source
The export curb underscores massive shortfalls of the AstraZeneca shot across the EU bloc and complicates Australia's inoculation campaign.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Australia to continue AstraZeneca vaccination despite blood clotting case
Possible complications with the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine could further slow the already delayed inoculation drive in Australia.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Malaysia sets up compensation fund for COVID-19 vaccinations
Malaysia allocates $2.4 million fund as cash assistance for any COVID-19 vaccine recipients who suffer severe reactions due to inoculations.
Mon Mar 22 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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