![Sarawak spends RM300 mln to combat COVID-19 - Deputy Premier Uggah Sarawak spends RM300 mln to combat COVID-19 - Deputy Premier Uggah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658499741_TBFRONTLINER.jpg)
Sarawak spends RM300 mln to combat COVID-19 - Deputy Premier Uggah
Sarawak spent RM300 million in managing the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the implementation of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah.
Sun Aug 28 2022
![PICKids to be held on special request - Dr Noor Azmi PICKids to be held on special request - Dr Noor Azmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645706599_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
PICKids to be held on special request - Dr Noor Azmi
The MOH will hold the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) again if there are special requests, said Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Sat Jun 18 2022
Week Ahead: Vaccines Phase 2 Starts On 19 April
Phase 2 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, covering senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PwDs) and those with chronic diseases, will begin on April 19 in eight states with the rest to follow closely. Ibrahim Sani and Hafiz Marzukhi discuss the matter.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![Stop harassing parents who want their children vaccinated - Khairy Stop harassing parents who want their children vaccinated - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645015054_TBVAKSINBERADIK.jpg)
Stop harassing parents who want their children vaccinated - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has urged certain parties not to harass parents who want their children to be vaccinated under the COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids).
Wed Feb 16 2022
![COVID-19: Nearly 98,000 children in Malaysia given first dose of vaccine COVID-19: Nearly 98,000 children in Malaysia given first dose of vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41643882984_PICKIDS.jpg)
COVID-19: Nearly 98,000 children in Malaysia given first dose of vaccine
They were given the vaccine under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids), which was launched on Feb 3.
Sat Feb 12 2022
![PICKids registration rises to 663,641 as at Feb 7 - Khairy PICKids registration rises to 663,641 as at Feb 7 - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644312127_TBKJ.jpg)
PICKids registration rises to 663,641 as at Feb 7 - Khairy
Registration for the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) has increased to 663,641 as at yesterday (Feb 7), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue Feb 08 2022
![COVID-19: Vaccination for children begins tomorrow COVID-19: Vaccination for children begins tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81643807622_SANDAKAN.jpg)
COVID-19: Vaccination for children begins tomorrow
The National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) will kick off tomorrow in the Klang Valley.
Wed Feb 02 2022
![COVID-19: Vaccination for children to begin on Feb 3 COVID-19: Vaccination for children to begin on Feb 3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643283488_noorazamighazali.jpg)
COVID-19: Vaccination for children to begin on Feb 3
The vaccination of children aged between five and below 12 through the COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) will begin on Feb 3 in the Klang Valley as a start.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![No placebos used in vaccinations under PICK - MOH No placebos used in vaccinations under PICK - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643206422_KementerianKesihata.jpg)
No placebos used in vaccinations under PICK - MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that no placebos are being used in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK).
Wed Jan 26 2022
![Managing trust, expectation key ingredients to PICK's success - Khairy Managing trust, expectation key ingredients to PICK's success - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635943335_TBKJ.jpg)
Managing trust, expectation key ingredients to PICK's success - Khairy
Managing trust and expectation were the most important factors in ensuring the success of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Wed Nov 03 2021
![Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632283824_COVID.jpg)
Budget 2022 considerations for the National Immunisation Programme
Allocations for potential boosters, post-immunisation surveillance and outsourcing of private medical practitioners to be increased.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![Supply of COVID-19 vaccine sufficient for booster dose, adolescent immunisation programme - Khairy Supply of COVID-19 vaccine sufficient for booster dose, adolescent immunisation programme - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632124507_TBRamajaprogramjpg.jpg)
Supply of COVID-19 vaccine sufficient for booster dose, adolescent immunisation programme - Khairy
Khairy said the details on the booster shot programme would be announced in one or two weeks' time.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![Immunisation programme for adolescents kicks off today Immunisation programme for adolescents kicks off today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632123900_khairyjamaluddin.jpg)
Immunisation programme for adolescents kicks off today
The programme would be carried out through several methods such as outreach to schools or institutions on a scheduled basis.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![Some 30,000 civil servants yet to register for COVID-19 vaccination - Cuepacs Some 30,000 civil servants yet to register for COVID-19 vaccination - Cuepacs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630828314_AdnanMat.jpg)
Some 30,000 civil servants yet to register for COVID-19 vaccination - Cuepacs
Civil servants as implementers of government policies should show a good example by supporting the national immunisation programme.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631153256_TBSANITIZEOFFICEjp.jpg)
Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts
Local researchers have identified workplaces, especially in enclosed buildings, as having a high risk of being a hive of viral infections.
Thu Sep 09 2021