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Malaysia’s MOH, Pfizer Sign Manufacturing and Supply Agreement for COVID-19 Vaccines

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Jan 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian government via the Health Ministry and Pfizer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd on Monday signed…

COVID-19: 9-Year Old Malaysian Among 42 Imported Cases in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Jan 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Two Malaysians were among 42 imported cases of COVID-19 reported in Singapore on Sunday, with…

Malaysian Health D-G Expresses Concern Over Increase In COVID-19 Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has expressed his concern over the increase…

A Fine Thread In Rebalancing Economy And Public Health

By Aishah Mohmad Afandi & S.Kisho Kumari KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (NNN-Bernama) — As the number of COVID-19 cases continues…

Asian Supply Base Considering Revision On Newly-Enforced Gate Fees

LABUAN, Jan 8 (NNN-Bernama) — Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd (ASB) is considering a revision of the newly-enforced gate fees…

Penang Calls Off Thaipusam Festivities Amid COVID-19

GEORGE TOWN (Penang, Malaysia) Jan 8 (NNN-Bernama) – The famous dual chariot procession, bearing the statue of Lord Murugan during…

South Korean court orders Japan to compensate former sex slaves

SEOUL, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A South Korean court on Friday ordered the Japanese government to pay compensation to 12…

China draws comparison between storming of US Capitol, HK protests

Capitol police look on as pro-Trump protesters attempt to storm the US Capitol BEIJING, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China drew…

EU “highly concerned” over Iran’s uranium enrichment programme

BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union (EU) is “highly concerned” over Iran’s decision to start enriching uranium with…

Bangladesh seeks Pakistan’s apology for committing genocide in 1971

DHAKA, Jan 8 (NNN-BSS) — Dhaka today reiterated its call toPakistan to offer an official apology for the genocide committed…