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
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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