WHO Europe warns of 'challenging' COVID-19 autumn and winter
Europe's strategy pushes increased vaccine uptake in the general population, a second booster dose for immuno-compromised people.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Healthy individuals aged 50-59 given option of second booster dose
Senior citizens living in long-term care facilities, high-risk individuals aged 18 to 59 as well as frontline workers are also eligible.
Tue Jul 19 2022
As COVID-19 cases rise again, how important is a second booster shot?
Are current vaccines still effective against Omicron?
Thu Jul 14 2022
Khairy urges senior citizens, individuals with chronic diseases to get a second booster dose
Khairy said as the country might be hit by another wave of infections in two or three months' time.
Tue Jun 21 2022
COVID vaccine makers shift focus to boosters
Second booster shots are currently recommended in some countries for only a subset of the population.
Tue May 10 2022
2nd booster dose: Senior citizens to receive booking link from today - Khairy
Individuals aged 60 and above who meet the criteria for the COVID-19 vaccine second booster dose will receive a booking link in stages starting today via the MySejahtera application.
Fri Apr 22 2022
No compulsion to take second booster shot - Khairy
High-risk senior citizens will not be forced to take a second booster shot, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Seniors with comorbidities advised to take second booster shot - ProtectHealth
Individuals aged 60 and above with high-risk comorbidities have been advised to obtain their second booster dose vaccination as recommended by the Health Ministry (MOH).
Fri Apr 15 2022
Seniors with comorbidities given option of second booster dose - Khairy
Individuals aged 60 and above with high-risk comorbidities are now given the option of getting a second booster dose with an interval of at least four to six months after the date of the first booster
Thu Apr 14 2022
Biden gets second booster shot, pushes for more COVID funding
Biden receives his fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Thu Mar 31 2022
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024