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Looking forward to the weekend ahead? But first, have a listen to todays headlines in just 3-minutes.
Fri Apr 09 2021
India to review COVID-19 vaccines after blood clot warning - Report
India is currently administering AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by SII and delevoped by Bharat Biotech called COVAXIN.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Asian countries seek vaccine supplies after India export curbs hit COVAX
The export curb deepens the problems facing the COVAX scheme, relied on by 64 poorer countries.
Tue Mar 30 2021
WHO gives green light to AstraZeneca COVID-19 jabs
The two versions given the seal of approval are being produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII), and in South Korea.
Tue Feb 16 2021
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Afghanistan from India
Nazari said China also planned to send 200,000 doses of the vaccine.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Indian vaccine makers end spat, pledge 'smooth rollout' of COVID-19 shots
Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech jointly pledged to provide global access to their COVID-19 vaccines.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Three dead, 13 trapped in Turkey mine collapse: official
The governor's office in the southeastern Siirt province where the mine is located says two of three bodies recovered after the accident late Thursday had already been identified.
Fri Nov 18 2016
Ranhill's unit to sell 60% stake in RWHK for RM167m
The payment shall be settled entirely via cash and both companies will enter into a sale and purchase agreement within 30 days from the date of signing the term sheet.
Thu Sep 01 2016
Turkish warplanes hit Kurdish militant targets in southeast, killing 13 - officials
The warplanes struck the targets the countryside of Siirt province on Sunday afternoon after a tip-off and search operations backed by drones were continuing in the area, the officials said.
Mon Aug 08 2016
QZ8501: Remains of Malaysian victim on board flown to Kuching
The remains of Malaysian victim, Sii Chung Huei,departed on a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft in Juanda and flown to Kuching.
Wed Feb 11 2015
QZ8501: Body of sole Malaysian passenger on board identified
The body of the Malaysian passenger, Sii Chung Huei, was found a few days ago but was only confirmed today.
Mon Feb 09 2015
QZ8501: Malaysian Chung Huei on missing flight is husband of UITM Sarawak lecturer
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak today confirmed that Sii Chung Huei, the only Malaysian on board the missing AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 is the husband of Assoc Prof Annie Wong Muk Ngiik.
Mon Dec 29 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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