Oxford University students arrested at pro-Palestinian sit-in
University authorities called police, after pro-Palestinian protesters held a sit-in at the university vice-chancellor's office.
Fri May 24 2024
The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters
To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
AI has both threats and opportunities - British Economist
Governments around the world should be responsible for the pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Astro AWANI maintains top spot as Malaysia's Most Trusted News Brand for six years running!
Astro AWANI also secured the second position for both offline and online news weekly reach.
Wed Jun 14 2023
New malaria vaccine results raise hopes of mass rollout
The international research team suggested the vaccine, developed by Britain's Oxford University, could represent a turning point in the fight against the mosquito-borne parasitic disease.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Astro AWANI continues to excel as the Most Trusted News Brand - Reuters Institute
Based on the 2022 Digital News Report of the Reuters Institute and Oxford University, Astro AWANI ranked first on the brand trust scores.
Wed Jun 15 2022
At least one long-term symptom seen in 37 pct of COVID-19 patients - Study
The most common symptoms included breathing problems, fatigue, pain and anxiety, Oxford University said.
Wed Sep 29 2021
COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two study
Life expectancy fell by more than six months compared with 2019 in 22 of the 29 countries analysed in the study.
Mon Sep 27 2021
AstraZeneca says prospect of COVID-19 drug success underscores value of vaccine ops
Antibody drug AZD7442 was shown to prevent COVID-19 in a trial.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Oxford COVID vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot - Study
Researchers say a third shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response.
Tue Jun 29 2021
AstraZeneca vaccine effective against COVID-19 variants identified in India
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is effective against Delta and Kappa variants.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Oxford University explores anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment
Ivermectin resulted in a reduction of virus replication in laboratory studies.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Study shows AstraZeneca vaccine works well as third booster - FT
The vaccine makes use of a new technology employing a modified version of adenoviruses.
Wed May 19 2021
Chilean AstraZeneca trial saw no cases of blood clots - trial leaders
Chilean investigators testing the AstraZeneca-Oxford University COVID-19 vaccination found no instances of blood clots among participants.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Shrinking sea meadows store more carbon than forests. Scientists are racing to track whats left
Human activity is helping destroy the equivalent of a soccer field of these seagrasses every 30 minutes around the world.
Sat Apr 10 2021
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