King expresses appreciation to UAE for donating one mln doses of COVID-19 vaccine
His Majesty today expressed appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government for contributing one million doses of COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccine to Malaysia.
Wed Jan 26 2022
Govt sets ceiling price for Sinovac, Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines
The government has set the maximum retail and wholesale prices for two COVID-19 vaccines - CoronaVac produced by Sinovac and Covilo produced by Sinopharm.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Sinopharm protein-based booster stronger against Omicron than earlier shot - Study
The study came amid concerns over the effectiveness of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV shot against the Omicron variant.
Fri Jan 07 2022
No deaths can be directly linked to COVID-19 vaccines
This was the outcome of the casualty assessment through the post-mortems.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine now available in Malaysia
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine is now available in Malaysia, says Duopharma Biotech Bhd.
Fri Oct 15 2021
WHO experts back extra COVID jab for people with weak immune systems
WHO recommends people with weakened immune systems should be offered an additional dose of all WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Sinopharm, Johnson & Johnson vaccines get conditional approval for use in Malaysia - Health DG
The approval was obtained at the Drug Control Authority's (DCA) meeting today.
Fri Jul 16 2021
China to start giving COVID-19 shots to teenagers this month
China has administered 1.4 billion vaccine doses of the global total of 3.47 billion doses.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Saudi Arabia recognises Sinovac as vaccine passport - Zulkifli
Saudi Arabia now recognises six types of vaccines, namely Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Sinopharm and Sinovac.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Malaysian firm aims to offer Chinese COVID-19 vaccine to private sector by September
Chinese vaccines are gaining momentum in Malaysia with more Malaysian firms jumping on Chinese vaccine distribution bandwagon.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Factbox - Countries weigh 'mix and match' COVID-19 vaccines
Here's a look at countries that are weighing, or have decided to adopt, such a solution.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Indonesia recommends Sinovac vaccine for children aged 12-17
Taskforce data shows children aged 0-18 account for 12.6 pct of Indonesia's total COVID-19 infections.
Mon Jun 28 2021
UAE's Abu Dhabi offers COVID vaccines to tourists
Abu Dhabi is offering visitors free jabs after approving the inoculation of all those with visas issued by its authorities.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Vaccine Coercions for Geopolitical Reconfigurations
COVID-19 vaccines may have been wielded as a diplomatic and coercion tools in geopolitics.
Wed Jun 09 2021
China to offer COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as three
Sinovac has completed early phase trials of the vaccine in children and adolescents.
Wed Jun 09 2021
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