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
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
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024