![[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners [OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584495132_COVID.jpg)
[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners
The latest amendments to the Medical Act appear to concentrate powers of recognising providers and programmes as well as qualifications in the MMC without statutory oversight as in the case of GMC.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713839674_buildingjpg.jpg)
Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage
Wu Chien-fu said the aftershocks were a "concentrated release of energy" and that more could be expected, though perhaps not as strong.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Before election, UK's Sunak commits to 1 million new homes promise Before election, UK's Sunak commits to 1 million new homes promise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666695475_RISHISUNAKjpg.jpg)
Before election, UK's Sunak commits to 1 million new homes promise
Rishi Sunak said his government would concentrate on building in inner-city areas, including a new urban quarter in Cambridge.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![Chinese phone makers emerge from Huawei's shadow Chinese phone makers emerge from Huawei's shadow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71677738046_Huawei.jpg)
Chinese phone makers emerge from Huawei's shadow
They are seeking to fill the hole left by Huawei, which scaled back its smartphone business in 2020 to concentrate on other sectors.
Thu Mar 02 2023
![Selangor BN candidates in urban areas told to focus campaign on social media Selangor BN candidates in urban areas told to focus campaign on social media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667912873_TBANNURMUSA.jpg)
Selangor BN candidates in urban areas told to focus campaign on social media
Selangor BN candidates in urban areas have been told to concentrate their campaign strategy via social media platforms, said state BN chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![Sukma kayak 'queen' Shahida Asyiqin retires at 18 Sukma kayak 'queen' Shahida Asyiqin retires at 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666322714_TBKayaksukma.jpg)
Sukma kayak 'queen' Shahida Asyiqin retires at 18
The Kuala Terengganu-born athlete said she was giving up the sport to concentrate on her studies.
Fri Oct 21 2022
![Explainer - How worried should we be about the monkeypox health emergency? Explainer - How worried should we be about the monkeypox health emergency?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659669744_monkeypox.jpg)
Explainer - How worried should we be about the monkeypox health emergency?
Anyone can spread the virus, but the current outbreak outside of Africa is concentrated almost exclusively among men who have sex with men.
Fri Aug 05 2022
![U2's Bono gives 'freedom' concert in Kiev metro U2's Bono gives 'freedom' concert in Kiev metro](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652075765_bono.jpg)
U2's Bono gives 'freedom' concert in Kiev metro
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, pressing towards Kiev before withdrawing its forces from near the capital at the end of March to concentrate its firepower on eastern Ukraine.
Mon May 09 2022
![Pedra Branca: Response to Apandi Ali's statement Pedra Branca: Response to Apandi Ali's statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51633867302_TBpulaubatuputih.jpg)
Pedra Branca: Response to Apandi Ali's statement
It will be more pertinent to concentrate in developing what is still ours rather than indulge in issues for political mileage.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![DCA grants conditional approval to COVID-19 vaccines - Health D-G DCA grants conditional approval to COVID-19 vaccines - Health D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612783229_vaccine.jpg)
DCA grants conditional approval to COVID-19 vaccines - Health D-G
The conditional approval was given to AstraZeneca Solution, CoronaVac Suspension and COMIRNATY Concentrate, all for injections.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![MOH in talks with Pfizer on getting another 30 pct of COVID-19 vaccine supply MOH in talks with Pfizer on getting another 30 pct of COVID-19 vaccine supply](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41608376031_DATUKSERIDRADHAM.jpg)
MOH in talks with Pfizer on getting another 30 pct of COVID-19 vaccine supply
Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said said the additional amount would cover 50 per cent of Malaysia's population.
Wed Feb 10 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
![CMCO in Klang Valley not a failure - Health DG CMCO in Klang Valley not a failure - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603896051_NOORHISHAM.jpg)
CMCO in Klang Valley not a failure - Health DG
He said that the MCO was not implemented because 40 per cent of the country's economy was concentrated in Selangor.
Tue Nov 17 2020
![Digitalisation to accelerate ASEAN economic recovery post-COVID-19 - Azmin Digitalisation to accelerate ASEAN economic recovery post-COVID-19 - Azmin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605017931_TBAzminAli.jpg)
Digitalisation to accelerate ASEAN economic recovery post-COVID-19 - Azmin
The 19th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Meeting, will concentrate on promoting the region's post-pandemic economic recovery through digitalisation.
Sun Nov 15 2020
![Govt to expand kenaf cultivation nationwide Govt to expand kenaf cultivation nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61593682729_DatukDrMohdKhairu.jpg)
Govt to expand kenaf cultivation nationwide
1,977.36 hectares have been cultivated with the non-food fibre crop to date, and concentrated more in the east coast states involving 1,357.
Mon Aug 10 2020