NPRA receives 1,047 AEFI reports related to Pfizer vaccine
The NPRA has received 1,047 reports of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) associated with the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as of Jan 31.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Pfizer vaccine for children under 5 may be available in US by end-Feb - Report
Pfizer and BioNTech are expected to submit an emergency use authorisation request for children aged six months to 5 years.
Tue Feb 01 2022
MOH to roll out vaccination for children from February - Khairy
The Health Ministry (MOH) will begin COVID-19 vaccination for children aged five to 11 starting this February, as soon as the Pfizer vaccine (for children) supply arrives here.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Pfizer set to oust AstraZeneca as top supplier of COVID-19 shots to poor nations
The expected change comes with headaches for receiving countries that lack sufficient cold storage capacity to handle the Pfizer vaccine.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Pfizer vaccine protecting against hospitalisation during Omicron wave - Study
It is based on more than 211,000 positive COVID-19 test results from Nov. 15 to Dec. 7, around 78,000 of which were attributed to Omicron.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Australia's medicine regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11
Australia's medicine regulator provisionally approved on Sunday the Pfizer Inc coronavirus vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11.
Sun Dec 05 2021
Studies show efficacy of Pfizer vaccine as booster dose
The findings from studies abroad including Thailand, Chile and Turkey showed good efficacy of the Comirnaty vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech as a booster dose.
Fri Nov 12 2021
MPs make use of opportunity to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
The process involving the administering of booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine for today is from 9.30 am until 4 pm at the Banquet Hall.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Australian states squabble as NSW seeks COVID vaccine priority
Berejiklian's comments did not go down very well with other states who are unwilling to spare doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Sat Jul 24 2021
MBJB denies issuing statement on vaccine registration under special quota
The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) has never issued any statement on registration forms for Pfizer vaccine under a certain party's quota as shared on social media platforms recently.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Sinovac and Pfizer equally effective against COVID-19, says Dr Noor Hisham
Medical data from vaccine use showed that both Sinovac and Pfizer vaccines are equally effective against COVID-19.
Tue Jul 20 2021
King expresses appreciation to US for Pfizer vaccine donation
His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah also thanked US Ambassador to Malaysia, Brian McFeeters, for the contribution.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Malaysia receives one million doses of Pfizer vaccine from US
McFeeters said the vaccine contribution is a reflection of the partnership between between Malaysia and United States.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Malaysia to receive one million doses of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine contributed by US tomorrow
Malaysia will receive one million doses of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine contributed by the United States (US) on Monday (July 5), Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Govt to reconsider administering Pfizer vaccine to adolescents - Khairy
The government will reconsider its previous decision to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents, following reports of incidents of side effects relating to heart inflammation.
Wed Jun 30 2021
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024