Johor voters protected as booster shot rate for state populace reaches 70 per cent
Johor's rate of COVID-19 booster vaccination shots has reached 70 per cent so far, which will be adequate in protecting voters throughout the Johor state election.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Various initiatives underway to speed up vaccination process in states
Various initiatives have been implemented by state governments to speed up the vaccination process in their respective states to ensure everyone will receive their COVID-19 vaccination shots.
Thu Aug 05 2021
No plans for SPM 2021 candidates to be given priority for vaccine shots
The government has no plans to give COVID-19 vaccination shots to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 2021 candidates, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Fri Jun 11 2021
Government sets target of over 300,000 vaccinations daily starting August
The government has targeted over 200,000 individuals to receive their COVID-19 vaccination shots daily beginning July, and over 300,000 individuals daily from August onwards.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Two more people die and nine others suffer facial paralysis after taking vaccination shots in Hong Kong; city logs 10 new COVID-19 cases
The latest deaths involved two chronically ill patients who took the China-made Sinovac jab.
Thu Mar 25 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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