![Germany's BioNTech says to set up mRNA vaccine facility in Singapore Germany's BioNTech says to set up mRNA vaccine facility in Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668482901_BioNTech.jpg)
Germany's BioNTech says to set up mRNA vaccine facility in Singapore
The Singapore facility is expected to be fully operational by 2023 and create more than 100 jobs by 2024.
Tue Nov 15 2022
![South Korea to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in October South Korea to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61630385000_covid.jpg)
South Korea to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in October
In June, South Korea said it planned to secure more mRNA vaccines for booster doses next year for the entire population.
Tue Aug 31 2021
![US authorizes third shot of COVID-19 vaccines for the immunocompromised US authorizes third shot of COVID-19 vaccines for the immunocompromised](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628915850_covid.jpg)
US authorizes third shot of COVID-19 vaccines for the immunocompromised
Mixing of mRNA vaccines is permitted for the third shot if their original vaccine is not available.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![Conditional approval for Moderna vaccine from plant in Spain Conditional approval for Moderna vaccine from plant in Spain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618366566_vaccine.jpg)
Conditional approval for Moderna vaccine from plant in Spain
The DCA today gave conditional registration approval to Spikevax 0.20 mg/ml Dispersion for Injection COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified), also known as COVID-19 Moderna vaccine.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Vaksin Moderna dapat kelulusan bersyarat - Dr Noor Hisham Vaksin Moderna dapat kelulusan bersyarat - Dr Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618236842_TBNoorHisham.jpg)
Vaksin Moderna dapat kelulusan bersyarat - Dr Noor Hisham
PBKD) memberi kelulusan secara bersyarat untuk kegunaan semasa bencana bagi vaksin Spikevax 0.20 mg/ml Dispersion for Injection COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified) atau Moderna.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Malaysian mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 under development Malaysian mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 under development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621609102_AdhamBaba.jpg)
Malaysian mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 under development
Malaysia is developing a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 using the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology, Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![Safety profile of mRNA vaccine remains positive - Health DG Safety profile of mRNA vaccine remains positive - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623917222_Noorhishamsidang.jpg)
Safety profile of mRNA vaccine remains positive - Health DG
No cases of myocarditis or pericarditis following the use of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine have been detected in Malaysia thus far, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Jun 19 2021
!['Few reports' of heart issue in US young people after vaccine 'Few reports' of heart issue in US young people after vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621848252_VACCINE.jpg)
'Few reports' of heart issue in US young people after vaccine
There were "relatively few reports of myocarditis," mainly in young adults, following doses of mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna.
Mon May 24 2021
![Exclusive: French health body to say mRNA vaccine should be used as second dose after AstraZeneca Exclusive: French health body to say mRNA vaccine should be used as second dose after AstraZeneca](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51617932459_COVID.jpg)
Exclusive: French health body to say mRNA vaccine should be used as second dose after AstraZeneca
Two mRNA vaccines, one from Pfizer and BioNTech and one from Moderna, are approved for use in France.
Fri Apr 09 2021
![Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine cold-chain delivery Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine cold-chain delivery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613884157_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine cold-chain delivery
The Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine requires ultra-cold storage at -70 degrees Celsius to retain its potency when administered.
Sun Feb 21 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
![Is the Pfizer vaccine suitable for Malaysia? Is the Pfizer vaccine suitable for Malaysia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607744697_vaccine.jpg)
Is the Pfizer vaccine suitable for Malaysia?
Even if the Pfizer mRNA vaccine is deemed safe and effective for use in our country, there is another major challenge here operational feasibility as a result of our hot tropical climate.
Sat Dec 12 2020