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Experts weigh in on whether we are ready to remove the mask mandate https://t.co/BdAlutaNtq — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 23, 2022

Mask wearing in open-air spaces should be revoked, they say.

Covid-19: Govt looking at relaxing three main SOP measures in Malaysia, says PM | Malay Mail https://t.co/F8i8Roxw7I — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 23, 2022

SEREMBAN, April 23 — The government is discussing relaxing three key measures in the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the prevention of Covid-19 which will be announced soon. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob sa…

PAC report on MySejahtera procurement to be tabled in parliament in July, says chairman | Malay Mail https://t.co/lfOE9Ic7yQ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 23, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on the development and procurement of the MySejahtera application will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat this July, according to PAC chairman, Wong Kah Woh. He said…

Selangor police refutes denying detainee medical treatment | Malaysia | Malay Mail https://t.co/POSmldb5i5 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 23, 2022

SHAH ALAM, April 23 — The Selangor police have refuted a report by an online portal claiming that a detainee was denied medical treatment while being held. State Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief ACP Azman Ali said…

Dr Sim: S’wak to follow new policies for caregivers at hospitals https://t.co/GKnrm9CJKa — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 23, 2022

KUCHING (April 23): Sarawak will be following the new federal policies allowing children with Covid-19 as well as Covid-19 patients requiring special care to be accompanied by caregivers, said Deputy Premier of Sarawak Dato Sri D…

Khairy: 15% Import Duty On Nicotine Gum To Be Reviewed https://t.co/lw48CX6pFi — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 22, 2022

Khairy Jamaluddin says nicotine chewing gum importers have requested for the product to be exempt from levy.

Khairy Confirms MySJ Can Access MySejahtera Database – Under MOH Supervision https://t.co/XN8EsPcywc — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 22, 2022

Khairy Jamaluddin says MySJ Sdn Bhd has access to MySejahtera data for user support, only with MOH’s approval, because the company operates and maintains the app – pending an official contract.

Covid-19: Face masks optional? Wait until next week, says Khairy https://t.co/jX3RnNjK4N — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 22, 2022

PUTRAJAYA: More relaxations of Covid-19 curbs are expected to be announced by the government next week, ahead of the Hari Raya celebrations.

Discounted Covid-19 PCR test for Haj pilgrims | New Straits Times https://t.co/WV3N1oJBKn — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 22, 2022

Second Covid-19 booster dose: Senior citizens to receive booking link from today, says Khairy | Malay Mail https://t.co/EXo09mwdjr — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 22, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Individuals aged 60 and above who meet the criteria for the Covid-19 vaccine second booster dose will receive a booking link in stages starting today via the MySejahtera application. Health Minister Khair…

Khairy: Better to dial back Covid-19 SOPs gradually, avoid other countries’ mistakes | Malay Mail https://t.co/cnGxYkEB3t — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 22, 2022

PUTRAJAYA, Apr 22 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government will periodically review the country’s Covid-19 standard operating procedures and relax these when appropriate. He said even if this meant Malaysia might l…

Health ministry to seek for reduction or exemption on import duty on nicotine gum [NSTTV] | New Straits Times https://t.co/EGKd3kPCKd — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 22, 2022

Khairy Won’t Cancel MySejahtera, Keeping App For Digital Health https://t.co/wF5lovJstJ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Apr 22, 2022

Khairy Jamaluddin says MOH currently uses MySejahtera for Covid-19 self-test reporting and to monitor the condition of Covid-19 cases under home quarantine.

Health Ministry announces new visiting policies at its hospitals from April 23

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will allow patients in wards at its healthcare facilities to be accompanied by their caregivers and to receive visitors from this Saturday (April 23). In a statement today, MO…

Health Ministry drops quarantine for Covid-19 close contact even for unvaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Mandatory quarantine following Covid-19 close contact will no longer be necessary for any group starting tomorrow, under the Health Ministry’s new...

Malaysia logs 6,968 new Covid-19 infections, 16 deaths | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 ― Malaysia reported 6,968 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The latest numbers represent a slight increase of 899 cases compared to new infections recorded yesterday, which was at 6,069. With this la…

243 new hospital admissions, ICUs at 13% capacity

A total of 225 patients were discharged yesterday.

20,000 Covid-19 cases possible after Hari Raya, warns health expert

UKM's professor of public health, Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, says those returning to their kampungs could trigger a spike, among other reasons.

Over 500,000 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of April 20 - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (April 21): A total of 532,317 children aged between five and 11 years, or 15% of their population, had completed the vaccination under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) as of Wednes…

Covid-19 Watch: 6,968 new cases bring total to 4,409,202

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 6,968 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (April 20), says the Health Ministry.

Khairy: Health Ministry not budging on Generational End Game Policy

Health Ministry says it never endorsed substitute product to treat diabetes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has never endorsed any product or food that can replace medicines including insulin to treat diabetes and control blood sugar levels. This was following the action of a Facebo…

Sabah hospital forced to transfer patients after power outage

The power cut at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the morning affected the hospital’s twin towers, the specialist clinics and the old medical wing.

12 Covid-19 deaths, 6,069 new cases

There were also 10,619 recoveries yesterday.