Malaysia to receive Pfizer's Paxlovid for COVID-19 treatment in two weeks - Khairy
Malaysia had purchased 110,000 patient-courses (for 110,000 patients) to be given to high-risk individuals.
Sat Mar 05 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
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
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
Molnupiravir to be given free to symptomatic, categories 3 and above patients - Khairy
The antiviral drug Molnupiravir will be given free of charge to COVID-19 patients who are symptomatic for at least five days or category three, four and five patients.
Thu Oct 07 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
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
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
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024