Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the pharmaceutical company should be responsible by submitting a thorough and transparent explanation.
Fri May 03 2024
Pharmaniaga successfully distributes Sinovac vaccine earlier than contract schedule
The pharmaceutical company said the number of first dose injections in all states had almost reached six million.
Fri Jul 16 2021
No sharing of vaccine recipients' personal data with supplier - Khairy
Khairy Jamaluddin stressed that data may be shared with the pharmaceutical company involved if the information is related to an Adverse Event Following Immunisation.
Mon Mar 01 2021
China's CoronaVac vaccine safe, effective, halal - Pharmaniaga
Pharmaniaga Bhd (Pharmaniaga) assures the COVID-19 vaccine, CoronaVac produced by Chinese pharmaceutical company, Sinovac Life Sciences Co Ltd (Sinovac), is safe, effective and halal.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Italy ponders suing Pfizer for vaccine delays
Italy's virus czar is pressing ahead with plans to take legal action against Pfizer after the U.S. pharmaceutical company announced delays in delivering pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccines to Europe.
Wed Jan 20 2021
MOH, Pfizer sign manufacturing and supply agreement for COVID-19 vaccines
The government via the Health Ministry and Pfizer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd today signed the manufacturing and supply agreement for the pharmaceutical company's COVID-19 vaccines in Malaysia.
Mon Jan 11 2021
COVID-19 vaccine: second purchase from AstraZeneca via COVAX - Khairy
Malaysia had opted for the COVID-19 vaccine produced by United Kingdom (UK) pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca through negotiations under the COVAX facility.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Vaccine supply, bill on temporary measures of govt financing for COVID-19 focus of Parliament's last day sitting
Parliament today will focus, among others, on the supply of COVID-19 vaccine from international pharmaceutical company, Pfizer.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine supply issues do not affect supply for Malaysia - Khairy
Issues over supply of COVID-19 vaccine supply faced by pharmaceutical company Pfizer as claimed by an international media will not affect its supply for Malaysia.
Mon Dec 07 2020
Govt signs deal with Pfizer for 12.8 mil COVID-19 vaccine doses - Muhyiddin
The Malaysian government, through the Health Ministry, has signed a preliminary purchasing agreement with pharmaceutical company Pfizer to obtain 12.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Oxford and AstraZeneca resume coronavirus vaccine trial
Oxford University announced Saturday it was resuming a trial for a coronavirus vaccine it is developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Former company director claims trial to submitting over RM1.2 mln in false claims
A former director of a pharmaceutical company was charged in the Sessions Court here today for allegedly submitting false claims.
Fri Jul 17 2020
Using compulsory licence for affordable medicines
Is CL for government use a legitimate way to enhance access to essential medicines like Sofosbuvir in developing countries like Malaysia?
Sat Mar 09 2019
US drugmaker Actavis to spend $8.5bn on Irish rival
US pharmaceutical company Actavis has agreed to an all-stock takeover of Irish rival Warner Chilcott worth $8.5 billion.
Mon May 20 2013
Drugmaker AstraZeneca announces 2,300 more job cuts
British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca on Thursday said it was cutting 2,300 jobs on top of the 1,600 losses it announced at the start of the week.
Thu Mar 21 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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