FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The WHO has delayed its ongoing assessment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use because of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Dozens of firms to make cheap version of Merck COVID pill for poorer nations
Nearly 30 generic drugmakers in Asia, Africa and the Middle East will make cheap versions of Merck & Co's COVID-19 pill.
Fri Jan 21 2022
US authorises Merck pill as second at-home COVID-19 treatment
Merck plans to ship hundreds of thousands of treatment courses in the coming days and 1 million over the next few weeks.
Fri Dec 24 2021
Gates Foundation allots $120 mln for poor nations to get COVID-19 drug
The commitment will ensure that more people in more countries get access to the promising drug molnupiravir, Melinda said.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Exclusive - WHO-led programme aims to buy antiviral COVID-19 pills for $10 - Document
Merck & Co's experimental pill molnupiravir is likely to be one of the drugs, and other drugs to treat mild patients are being developed.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Merck seeks first US authorization for COVID-19 pill
An authorisation from the FDA could help change clinical management of COVID-19 as the pill can be taken at home.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Malaysia buys 150,000 courses of Merck's COVID-19 pill
Khairy said the government signed a letter of undertaking for the purchase today.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Malaysia in talks to procure Merck's COVID-19 pills
Khairy said he has started negotiations to procure the new drugs.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Merck pill seen as 'huge advance,' raises hope of preventing COVID-19 deaths
An oral antiviral that can impact hospitalization risk to such a degree would be game-changing.
Sat Oct 02 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Australian doctors warned the country's hospitals are not ready to cope with the government's reopening plans.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Red Hot Chili Peppers sell song catalog for $140 mn: Billboard
Hipgnosis sold nine million new ordinary shares at $1.66 per share on April 29 to finance the deal, which brought in $14 million.
Wed May 05 2021
Merck says study shows COVID-19 drug causes quick reduction in virus
The experimental antiviral drug molnupiravir it is developing with Ridgeback Bio showed a quicker reduction in infectious virus in its phase 2a study.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Fighting the mutating 'emperor' virus
The first step in solving a big problem is to recognise the complexity and the scale of the problem.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Biden says will have enough COVID-19 vaccine for every US adult by May
Biden also said plants already making J&J's vaccine would step up their output, producing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Wed Mar 03 2021
5G networks: Are there health risks?
Worries about the effect the technology has on humans and the environment have persisted as it has been deployed in various countries.
Wed Sep 30 2020
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