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
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024