Only 25 myocarditis cases detected within 21 days post vaccination - MOH
Only 25 cases of myocarditis were detected within 21 days post COVID-19 vaccination out of 433,674 admissions to 216 hospitals between February and September 2021.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Myocarditis risk higher for COVID than for vaccines: Study
COVID-19 increases the risk of developing myocarditis by a factor of 16, providing a strong argument in favor of vaccination, study showed.
Thu Sep 02 2021
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The board considered that the woman's death was due to myocarditis, which is known to be a rare side effect of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Heart inflammation risk boosted slightly by vaccine, more by COVID-19 - Study
Most adverse events in vaccinated people were mild, but some, such as myocarditis, are potentially serious, researchers said.
Thu Aug 26 2021
FDA asks Pfizer and Moderna to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric studies - NYT
FDA has indicated that the current strength of the studies was inadequate to detect the rare side effects, including myocarditis.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Safety profile of mRNA vaccine remains positive - Health DG
No cases of myocarditis or pericarditis following the use of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine have been detected in Malaysia thus far, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Jun 19 2021
Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases
Pfizer said it has not observed a higher rate of the condition, known as myocarditis, than would normally be expected generally.
Wed Jun 02 2021
'Few reports' of heart issue in US young people after vaccine
There were "relatively few reports of myocarditis," mainly in young adults, following doses of mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna.
Mon May 24 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024