MoH revokes notification of six cosmetic products found to contain poison
The use of products containing these ingredients without the supervision of health professionals can cause unwanted side effects.
Wed Mar 22 2023
PICKids slow as parents wait and see on side effects
Dr Noor Azmi said usually children only experience mild side effects while vaccination can protect them from severe COVID-19 infection.
Fri Feb 25 2022
PICKids: Eight AEFI reports of mild symptoms received so far - MOH
Only eight AEFI reports have been received since the PICKids began on Feb 3, with all cases experiencing mild side effects including swelling at the injection site after receiving the vaccine.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Eight requests approved for special assistance due to adverse side-effects of COVID vaccines - MOH
Eight applications for special financial assistance due to adverse side effects from COVID-19 vaccines involving RM132,500 have been approved, and are being processed.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Avoid donating blood within seven days of COVID-19 vaccination
PDN said if a vaccine recipient had any minor side effects, they could donate blood seven days after fully recovering from the side effects.
Mon Sep 13 2021
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The board considered that the woman's death was due to myocarditis, which is known to be a rare side effect of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism
From real fears sparked by side-effects, to fake studies and conspiracy theories, we take a look at anti-vax sentiment over the ages.
Sat Aug 07 2021
AstraZeneca second dose doesn't raise risk of rare blood clots - Study
This potentially eases some worries over the vaccine's side effects.
Wed Jul 28 2021
FDA asks Pfizer and Moderna to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric studies - NYT
FDA has indicated that the current strength of the studies was inadequate to detect the rare side effects, including myocarditis.
Mon Jul 26 2021
US health official says COVID-19 boosters could risk more serious side effects
Butler said he has not seen any evidence of waning immunity to COVID-19 among US residents who received shots in December or January.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Govt to reconsider administering Pfizer vaccine to adolescents - Khairy
The government will reconsider its previous decision to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents, following reports of incidents of side effects relating to heart inflammation.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Denmark, Norway study finds slightly raised blood clot rates after Astra COVID shot
Researchers stress that such side effects are extremely rare, and the benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the risks in most situations.
Thu May 06 2021
J&J COVID-19 vaccine reviewed for links to additional reports of severe side effects - CDC
The FDA is monitoring the U.S. government's database for additional reports of side effects.
Mon Apr 19 2021
In world first, Denmark ditches AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot
Brostrom said results of investigations into the AstraZeneca-associated blood clots "showed real and serious side-effects."
Thu Apr 15 2021
After weighing guidance, Costa Rica to use AstraZeneca vaccine
Costa Rica will use AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after assessing guidance from the EMA on the risks of possible side-effects.
Fri Apr 09 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024