Australians told to get COVID boosters to be considered fully vaccinated
A person's vaccination status will be considered "overdue" if they have not received a booster within six months of their second dose.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Over 79,000 children in Malaysia given COVID-19 vaccine as of Feb 10
Under PICKids, which was launched on Feb 3, recipients will receive the second dose within an eight-week interval.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Ensure teens keep their COVID-19 vaccine 2nd dose appointments - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said according to earlier projections, the second dose rate should have reached 80 per cent on Nov 11.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Malaysia approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for booster dose
The approval allows the vaccine to be used only on adults aged 18 and above, at least six months after they have received their second dose.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Interval for AstraZeneca jabs cut to six weeks beginning Oct 1 - Khairy
The interval for injection of the first and second doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be cut from nine to six weeks beginning Oct 1, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Fri Sep 24 2021
U.S. FDA authorizes third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for older Americans
The booster dose is to be administered at least six months after completion of the second dose.
Thu Sep 23 2021
68 pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV
A total of 289,958 doses were administered yesterday, of which 136,177 as the first dose and the remaining 153,841 the second dose.
Mon Sep 06 2021
COVID: Labuan's vaccinated folk urged to continue to adhere to SOPs
The people must continue to adhere to the SOPs even after they have received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Dr Ismuni says.
Wed Sep 01 2021
41.6 per cent of Malaysian population completes COVID-19 vaccination - JKJAV
Of the total vaccine doses administered yesterday, 265,160 doses were as second dose, with 155,004 doses to first dose recipients.
Wed Aug 25 2021
54.3 pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV
A total of 469,690 doses were administered yesterday, with 159,792 being the first dose and 309,898 the second dose.
Sun Aug 22 2021
JKJAV: Over 28.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered as at Aug 16
JKJAV said a total of 17,252,314 individuals have received the first dose of the vaccine while 11,060,317 people got the second dose.
Tue Aug 17 2021
More than 10 million individuals fully vaccinated - Dr Adham
71.4 per cent of the adult population has received the first dose and 43.3 per cent completed the second dose.
Sat Aug 14 2021
More than 26 million COVID-19 vaccine doses dispensed as of yesterday - Dr Adham
Dr Adham said 16,545,384 doses were administered to the first dose recipients and 9,843,521 doses as the second dose.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Over 25 million COVID vaccine doses administered as of Monday - Dr Adham
Dr Adham said of the total, 15,959,596 individuals received their first dose while 9,048,634 people got their second dose.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Walk-in vaccination to be expanded nationwide to special groups soon
CITF said the groups targeted are the elderly, PWD, individuals with comorbidities aged 18 and above and those who missed their second dose.
Sat Aug 07 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024