![NPRA approves clinical study of another COVID-19 vaccine - Health DG NPRA approves clinical study of another COVID-19 vaccine - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618144089_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
NPRA approves clinical study of another COVID-19 vaccine - Health DG
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has approved a clinical study of another COVID-19 vaccine, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Jun 05 2021
![MOH investigates allegations on deaths linked to vaccines MOH investigates allegations on deaths linked to vaccines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619012040_vaksinasisarawak.jpg)
MOH investigates allegations on deaths linked to vaccines
The MOH is investigating allegations that there were deaths of its staff linked to the COVID-19 vaccines, which went viral on social media lately.
Wed Apr 21 2021
![COVID-19: 3.5 pct vaccine recipients experience mild to serious side effects COVID-19: 3.5 pct vaccine recipients experience mild to serious side effects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61616410726_AdhamBaba.jpg)
COVID-19: 3.5 pct vaccine recipients experience mild to serious side effects
From those with side effects, 3,676 cases were detected by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) and 22,094 cases through MySejahtera.
Fri Apr 02 2021
![Over 28,000 individuals vaccinated in Sabah - Masidi Over 28,000 individuals vaccinated in Sabah - Masidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615857377_MasidiManjun.jpg)
Over 28,000 individuals vaccinated in Sabah - Masidi
Masidi said that 67.5 per cent of the total were frontliners in Sabah.
Tue Mar 16 2021
![All COVID-19 vaccines approved by NPRA, people need not be concerned about brands - PM All COVID-19 vaccines approved by NPRA, people need not be concerned about brands - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614516978_TSMYBERNAMA.jpg)
All COVID-19 vaccines approved by NPRA, people need not be concerned about brands - PM
Muhyiddin said all the vaccines used in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) have been tested safe and effective by NPRA.
Fri Mar 05 2021
![Don't worry about getting vaccine, public told Don't worry about getting vaccine, public told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613052778_Vaksin.jpg)
Don't worry about getting vaccine, public told
It is not a side effect but just vaccination reactions such as swelling and pain on the injection site which are normal, she said.
Sat Feb 20 2021
![Four COVID-19 vaccine candidates await NPRA approval Four COVID-19 vaccine candidates await NPRA approval](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613211630_TBSinovac.jpg)
Four COVID-19 vaccine candidates await NPRA approval
Four COVID-19 vaccine candidates are in the process of being approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), according to the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Handbook.
Tue Feb 16 2021
![Fret not, NPRA working hard to approve suitable COVID-19 vaccine Fret not, NPRA working hard to approve suitable COVID-19 vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51612004928_Coronavirusvaccine.jpg)
Fret not, NPRA working hard to approve suitable COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Mohd Ghows said any vaccine approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency is safe to be used in this country.
Thu Feb 11 2021
![Safety concerns about mRNA vaccine and alternatives Safety concerns about mRNA vaccine and alternatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610620859_Vaccine.jpg)
Safety concerns about mRNA vaccine and alternatives
The full story on the longer safety aspects of the mRNA vaccines is still unknown, especially the ultra-sensitive and highly unstable mRNA vaccine developed by the US-based MNC biotech firm Pfizer.
Wed Jan 27 2021
![Registration for COVID-19 vaccination to be opened soon - Adham Baba Registration for COVID-19 vaccination to be opened soon - Adham Baba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610683560_vaksin.jpg)
Registration for COVID-19 vaccination to be opened soon - Adham Baba
Malaysians will receive two doses of COVID-19 vaccine for full protection against the virus.
Fri Jan 15 2021
![Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606892895_TBCOVIDVACCINE.jpg)
Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved
Dr Noor Hisham said the company still needs to submit some important data within the allotted time before it is allowed to be used.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![NPRA yet to receive COVID-19 vaccine evaluation registration document from Pfizer - MOH NPRA yet to receive COVID-19 vaccine evaluation registration document from Pfizer - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605711140_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
NPRA yet to receive COVID-19 vaccine evaluation registration document from Pfizer - MOH
The Health Ministry's National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has so far not received any documents from Pfizer for evaluation registration and testing of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sun Dec 06 2020
![KKM detects three cosmetic products containing scheduled poisons KKM detects three cosmetic products containing scheduled poisons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41472966197_NoorHisham.jpg)
KKM detects three cosmetic products containing scheduled poisons
The three products are Tati Skincare Night Cream, Tati Skincare Treatment Cream and Moleek Anti Pigment Cream.
Tue Apr 11 2017
![NPRA orders withdrawal of batch BGO4645 Ternolol 50 film-coated tablet NPRA orders withdrawal of batch BGO4645 Ternolol 50 film-coated tablet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71483634276_Ternolol.jpg)
NPRA orders withdrawal of batch BGO4645 Ternolol 50 film-coated tablet
This is because the label on the box read 'Ternolol 50' while the label on the blister read 'Ternolol Tab 100mg.'
Thu Jan 05 2017