Researchers develop new way to make cancer cells 'commit suicide'
The cancer cells produced the same toxin, as they were the bacteria itself, eventually killing them with a success rate of up to 60pct.
Mon Jul 03 2023
COVID vaccines do not cause major menstrual issues: study
Some women have reported changes in their menstrual cycle after getting the mRNA shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
Sat May 20 2023
Germany's BioNTech says to set up mRNA vaccine facility in Singapore
The Singapore facility is expected to be fully operational by 2023 and create more than 100 jobs by 2024.
Tue Nov 15 2022
COVID worsens asthma in children; booster after infection not as beneficial vs Omicron
Booster after infection adds little extra benefit vs Omicron.
Wed May 04 2022
A quarter of symptomatic kids hit by long COVID; mRNA shots provide best protection in breast milk
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Sinovac vaccine for children at selected PPVs from Monday
MOH would start offering the (non-mRNA, protein-based) CoronaVac vaccine for free but only at selected vaccination centres.
Sun Mar 06 2022
China perseveres with mRNA COVID shot development amid Omicron, commercial uncertainty
China has spent over a year developing Pfizer-type COVID-19 vaccines that may even help it pivot from stringent "zero-COVID" restrictions.
Mon Feb 28 2022
COVID SCIENCE - Antibodies induced by mRNA shots improve for months; blood cells damaged by COVID cause blood vessel problems
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Moderna to set up new subsidiary in Malaysia
It demonstrates the company's continued commitment to the Asia-Pacific region as an essential part of its long-term strategy and commercial vision.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Alzheimer's-like changes found in COVID patients' brains; flu shot, mRNA booster safe together
People who die of severe COVID-19 have brain abnormalities that resemble changes seen in Alzheimer's disease.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Tests of HIV vaccine using mRNA technology have begun
Despite four decades of research, doctors have yet to develop a vaccine to protect people from the virus that causes AIDS.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Can COVID vaccine technology help make a better flu jab?
Flu jabs have long been available to fight off the seasonal virus, but their rate of effectiveness can vary from between 40 and 70 per cent.
Sat Oct 16 2021
From COVID to cancer: High hopes for 'versatile' mRNA
Researchers have been working for decades to try to figure out how to use messenger RNA for other vaccinations to treat illnesses.
Sat Oct 16 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Data suggests mRNA booster dose generates stronger antibody response after J&J shot.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Nobel Medicine Prize for COVID-19 vaccine? It may be too soon
If the work that went into developing the vaccines is not recognised when this year's prize is announced on Monday, it will win the award in years to come.
Fri Oct 01 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