Why Malaysia Is Likely Under-Reporting Covid-19 Cases
Kelantan -- with 4,561 official Covid-19 cases from May 23-29, the second-highest in Malaysia after Selangor’s 16,944 confirmed infections -- recorded the top positive rate at nearly 12%.
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Few GPs in Covid-19 vaccination drive because group snubbed since March, MMA tells Khairy | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today said there has been zero engagement between National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and general practitioner (GP)…
PM announces RM40b aid package for MCO 3.0 | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced tonight an additional RM40 billion worth of aid to help stem the fallout of a strict lockdown that will begin tomorrow. Of that amount, RM5 billion will be…
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On track to complete vaccinations by December, says PM
High-density states such as Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Penang expected to be immunised by October.
Muhyiddin: Vaccinating as many people as possible ‘only way out’ from Covid-19 https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/05/31/muhyiddin-vaccinating-as-many-people-as-possible-only-way-out-from-covid-19/ via @@theborneopost
KUALA LUMPUR (May 31): The only hope for the world to end the Covid-19 pandemic is to ensure as many people are vaccinated as rapidly as possible, hence Malaysia reiterates its call for universal access to COVID-19 vaccine. Prime…
Dr Adham: Investigation papers can be opened on errant parents for exposing kids to Covid-19 | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said parents who continue to put their children at risk of exposure to Covid-19 could face more severe action from the authorities than fines. He said under gazetted…
Mega vaccination sites not the only strategy, says Khairy
He says govt also focusing on utilising general practitioner clinics as well as drive-through and mobile units.
Pandemic a good time to quit smoking, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR – Gilbert (not his real name) was just 17 when he started smoking. By the time he was in his early 20s, he was smoking five to six packets of cigarettes a day. The sales executive tried to quit smoking but found it t…
Covid-19: Daily cases in Kelantan could hit 1,000 next month, says exco | Malay Mail
KOTA BARU, May 31 — The number of Covid-19 cases in Kelantan is expected to reach 1,000 per day starting next month following a very high rate of infection within the community. State Local Government, Housing and Health Committe…
Google Maps API is the reason for vaccination appointments far from home, says Khairy
PUTRAJAYA: The mystery as to why certain vaccine applicants received appointments at other states or at locations far from where they reside has been solved.
Unregulated vaping liquids a ticking time bomb, say tobacco watchdogs
They say the side effects of stimulants and unregulated flavours have potential side effects.
Total lockdown: Retrenchment or to keep jobs while companies in ICU? — Leonard Yeoh and Pua Jun Wen | Malay Mail
MAY 31 — During MCO 3.0, majority of the economic sectors remain open despite a ban on social gatherings, dining-in at restaurants and travel across district and State borders. The government had previously announced that a secon…
Putrajaya, Selangor sorted out misunderstanding on AZ booking
PUTRAJAYA and the Selangor government have agreed to iron out the misunderstanding between the federal led Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) and the state health platform, SELangkah pertaining to the registration to obtain…
Covid-19: Situation likely to get worse | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia logged 6,999 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, a significant drop from the all-time high of 9,020 infections reported yesterday
Health DG: We can flatten curve within four months
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia can flatten the Covid-19 curve in three to four months but this will require a combination of public health measures and also an accelerated vaccination drive.
Doctors forced to choose who gets ICU beds, says DG
Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said doctors have to prioritise patients with a high recovery potential over patients with low recovery potential.
Malaysia reports 6,999 new Covid-19 cases - The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): Malaysia posted 6,999 new Covid-19 cases today, a 22% decline from yesterday’s record of 9,020 cases, bringing total cumulative cases in the country to 565,533.According to the Ministry of Health (MoH), Sel…
Malaysia hits grim ICU bed record for Covid-19 patients, as Dr Noor Hisham warns again of pressure on system | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Health director general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today announced that almost 1,200 intensive care unit (ICU) beds have been taken up by patients...
Health DG: Enough is enough
PETALING JAYA: Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has had it up to here, and scolded Malaysians for taking to the road in large numbers just two days before the nationwide total lockdown takes effect.
'Where're you going this weekend?' health DG asks motorists at roadblocks
However, Gombak police say most of those stopped at roadblocks had valid permits from the police or their employers for their travel.
Malaysia reports 9,020 new Covid-19 cases, highest daily toll since pandemic began
SE Asia News -Malaysia has logged five straight days of record new infections.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dr Noor Hisham not resigning, says Health Ministry, dismissing viral post as fake news
PUTRAJAYA: A blog post claiming that Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has resigned is fake news, says the Health Ministry.
The Rakyat Are Dropping Like Flies – Where Is My Vaccine? — FPMPAM
It is time for the government to wake up to the unfolding disaster of Covid-19 in Malaysia.
Double mask for twice the safety, says Noor Hisham
Health DG shares advice on different ways to wear masks for better protection.