UK becomes first country to approve anti-COVID pill
The antiviral, called molnupiravir, works by decreasing the ability of a virus to replicate, thereby slowing down the disease.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Pfizer asks UK regulator to approve vaccine for teenagers
Pfizer Inc has formally asked the UK medical regulator for permission to use its COVID-19 vaccine for 12-to 15-year olds in Britain.
Tue May 11 2021
UK health regulator may restrict AstraZeneca shot for younger people
Britain's health regulator is considering a proposal to restrict the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in younger people.
Mon Apr 05 2021
UK regulator found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use
MHRA said it had received no such reports of clotting events following the use of the vaccine made by BioNTech SE and Pfizer Inc.
Sat Apr 03 2021
UK and others agree to fast-track adapted COVID vaccines
The agreement will avert the need for lengthy clinical studies if authorised vaccines are adapted in future.
Fri Mar 05 2021
UK regulator says will fast-track vaccines for coronavirus variants
There is concern that some variants may reduce the efficacy of the first generation of COVID-19 vaccines.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Fortune or foresight? AstraZeneca and Oxford's stories clash on COVID-19 vaccine
Uncertainty over how the dosing regimen came about raises questions about the robustness of the data.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Oxford and AstraZeneca resume coronavirus vaccine trial
Oxford University announced Saturday it was resuming a trial for a coronavirus vaccine it is developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
Sun Sep 13 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