FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The Canadian province of Alberta has stopped administering first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine because of limited supply.
Wed May 12 2021
First day of AstraZeneca vaccine administration goes smoothly
The first day of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine administration went smoothly despite public concerns over the vaccine.
Wed May 05 2021
AstraZeneca: MOH gives assurance of immediate treatment if blood clots occur
Dr Adham said the occurrence of blood clots is very rare, and the administration of this vaccine has taken into account its benefits which outweighs the risks.
Tue May 04 2021
France still in favour of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine - Veran
France was continuing to encourage the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Fri Apr 09 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Scott Morrison says Australia has no current plans to change the rollout of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu Apr 08 2021
AstraZeneca: Govt prepares vaccine backup plans - Khairy
The government has prepared several backup plans in the event that it has to postpone the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Sun Apr 04 2021
Malaysia to receive first 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine in June
Malaysia will receive its first 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in June.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Canada says AstraZeneca vaccine is safe after Norway and Denmark suspend use
Canada reassures Canadians that the benefits of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine outweighs its risks.
Fri Mar 12 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024