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Covid-19: Unvaccinated will lose out on many privileges, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Unvaccinated individuals should consider getting their Covid-19 jabs as they will lose out on many perks if they don't, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

M’sia may become an ageing nation earlier than expected, statistics show

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may become an ageing nation earlier than predicted after the country recorded the lowest fertility rate in four decades with fewer babies born in 2020, according to the Statistics Department.

MMA slams Sarawak Health Dept for lack of coordination on rollout of booster shots, third Covid-19 jab | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Oct 15 — There is no planning and no coordination on the ground on the booster shots and third dose rollout by the state Health Department, Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Its president Dr Koh Kar Chai said it is he…

91.2% of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated as of Thursday (Oct 14)

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 21,355,550 individuals or 91.2% of the adult population in Malaysia have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of Thursday (Oct 14).

Budget 2022 must fill gaps in healthcare system, govt told

Kelantan starts administering Covid-19 booster dose today | Malay Mail

KOTA BARU, Oct 14 — Kelantan today began administering the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine booster dose, with a total of 200,000 individuals targeted to receive the jabs in stages. Kelantan State Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk D…

Robocalls to keep an eye on those who report Covid-19 symptoms

Docs in the dark about booster shots

8,084 Covid-19 cases reported

Ipsos Survey: Malaysians trust doctors the most, politicians the least | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 ― A recent survey showed that doctors are the most trusted profession in Malaysia — surpassing teachers who held the top spot in 2019 — while...

Covid-19 Boosters For High-Risk Pfizer Recipients Pending Mix-And-Match Study

The elderly aged 60 and above, health care staff, and frontline workers who were vaccinated with Pfizer will be offered Pfizer boosters, pending an MOH study on heterologous vaccination starting November in Sarawak.

90.6pc of Malaysia's adults fully vaccinated | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News Portal

A total of 21,220,121 individuals or 90.6 per cent of the adult population in the country have completed their COVID-19 vaccination as of yesterday (Oct 12), according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). Based on the MOH’s data on t…

PM says newly launched Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan will drive safe and healthy work culture | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today launched the Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2021-2025 (OSHMP25) which outlined various strategic core values to drive the formation of a Safe and…

7,950 new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia today – Health Ministry https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/10/13/7950-new-covid-19-cases-in-malaysia-today-health-ministry/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Malaysia recorded 7,950 new Covid-19 cases today, a slight increase from yesterday’s numbers, which stood at 7,276. This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 2,361,529. “There are cur…

Covid-19: 7,276 new cases bring total to 2,353,579

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry reported 7,276 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Oct 12).

LIAM proposes tax relief for medical, health insurance premiums be increased https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/10/11/liam-proposes-tax-relief-for-medical-health-insurance-premiums-be-increased/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR (October 11): The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has proposed that tax relief for medical and health insurance premiums be increased under Budget 2022, president Loh Guat Lan said. She said it can be i…

Covid-19 situation improving, Malaysia ready to enter endemic phase — Health DG (Updated)

KUALA LUMPUR: The improving Covid-19 situation in the country in recent weeks proves that Malaysia and the people are ready to enter the endemic phase...

No jab, no interstate travel for tourism, says minister

Daily cases trend lower #covid

Daily case count trends downwards.

Govt applies to quash lawsuits over deadly Johor Bahru hospital fire

Govt seeks another RM45 billion for Covid-19 relief

DOBBS Update for October 2021

On World Mental Health Day, Khairy moots national excellence centre for more accessible healthcare | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has vowed to open the National Mental Health Excellence Centre as part of his agenda to increase access to mental healthcare for Malaysians, in a bid to direct the spotligh…

Company fined about RM5m for money laundering, illegal direct selling activities | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 — A company selling supplementary health food products has been fined RM5.15 million for money laundering, and promoting and conducting direct sale activities without a valid licence. According to the Domestic Tr…