Minister hopes for continued success in controlling spread of virus in Malaysia

Nearly 1,000 dead following cyclone-induced floods, landslides, as locals struggled with destroyed medical equipment to treat ailments

Conflicts, mass displacement, natural disasters, climate change have exacerbated disease's spread, says UN agency

SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor government is taking a cautious stance on the dengue vaccine, and will monitor its use and impact before launching any initiatives.

ZURICH/FRANKFURT, Oct 23 — Roche on Monday said it will buy Telavant, a developer of a new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases, for an initial US$7.1 billion from US biotech firm Roivant Holdings and Pfizer Inc.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — New Covid-19 cases remained under 4,000 for the fifth consecutive day, with 3,528 cases recorded today, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Jan — Registration for the Covid-19 vaccination for Malaysians will be opened soon, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.