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Malaysia reports 1,208 new Covid-19 cases — lowest so far this year - The Edge Markets

FLASH: Malaysia's new Covid-19 cases drop further to 1,208, the lowest in 2021

Drop in vaccine registrations due to 'data cleaning': KJ

'MySejahtera is updating the registration data in order to do things like issue appointment dates.'

Adham Projects 500 Daily Covid-19 Cases By May

Health Minister Dr Adham Baba notes a significant increase in green districts in Sabah, six months after major Covid-19 outbreaks in the state since September 2020.

More Covid Misinformation Debunked — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin

The vaccine rollout should be ramped up to reap the full benefits of mass vaccination.

Why Some Elderly Malaysians Aren’t Registering For Covid-19 Shots

Some Malaysians aged above 60 say they will only get Covid-19 vaccination upon advice by their treating physician.

Malaysia's Covid-19 Vaccination Plunges Over Weekend

Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 vaccination rates dropped from 25,982 doses administered on Friday to 16,213 doses on Saturday, and 9,595 doses on Sunday.

Lawyers approve resolution calling for ban on child marriages

An overwhelming majority of 462 supported the motion at the 75th AGM of the Bar on Saturday.

Cross-border deliverers to be vaccinated by S’pore govt

Singapore recalls eggs from Malaysian farm over salmonella contamination

Singapore News -SFA has directed importers to recall these eggs, which have the farm code "CES008" on them.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Private hospitals treating Covid-19 patients

PRIVATE healthcare that offers Covid-19 treatment is still able to cope in treating the coronavirus and other non-communicable diseases.Island Hospital in Georgetown, Penang, for example has treated more than 10 patients and it h…

Covid-19 cases continue to fall

MALAYSIA recorded 1,354 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, a slight drop from Saturday’s 1,470, and four new deaths.Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said as of noon yesterday, 1,782 cases had recovered, bringing the cumulativ…

Public pay for medical student’s final-year fees

1,470 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

Selangor recorded the highest number of infections with 551.

Sunway Offers Convention Centre As Mass Vaccination Site

The 80,000 sq ft Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre can administer shots to at least 1.8 million people over the next 11 months until Feb 2022.

2 more deaths from rabies in Sarawak brings death toll to 31 https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/03/13/2-more-deaths-from-rabies-in-sarawak-brings-death-toll-to-31/ via @@theborneopost

KUCHING (March 13): The rabies death toll in the state climbed to 31 after two persons succumbed to the virus today, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah Saturday.

Dr Noor Hisham: Kidney patients in Malaysia to increase to 106,000 in 2040 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 ― The number of Malaysians with kidney failure is expected to reach 106,000 by 2040, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Dr Noor Hisham said what’s alarming is that 30 per cent of…

The Vaccination Plan Needs Everyone — Malaysian Health Coalition

A dream come true: Unimas FMHS to have its own teaching hospital https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/a-dream-come-true-unimas-fmhs-to-have-its-own-teaching-hospital/ via @New Sarawak Tribune

KUCHING: The dream of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Medicine and Health Science Faculty (FMHS) of having its own teaching hospital is now realised, said its vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. “Ever since…

Covid-19 Hospitalisation Assistance and Post Vaccination Coverage For Prudential Malaysian Customers

Health minister says 186 private medical practitioners allowed to handle Covid-19 positive cases effective tomorrow | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — A total of 186 private medical practitioners have been empowered under Section 10 (2) of the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infections Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to handle Covid-19 positive c…

Covid-19 : 1,448 new cases, slight increase from yesterday - Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,448 new daily Covid-19 cases were reported today, a slight increase from the 1,280 cases reported yesterday, bringing the c...

FS Turmeric Cream found to contain scheduled poisons, says Dr Noor Hisham | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A cosmetic product to treat pimples and acne scars, FS Turmeric Cream has been found to contain schedule poisons, mercury and betamethasone 17-valerate, which are harmful to health. Health director-genera…

Subang Jaya Medical Centre now a Covid-19 vaccination centre

Private hospital one of a few selected to ramp up the national immunisation programme.

Khairy: Govt consider issuing certificate of exemption to those who cannot receive vaccine | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, March 9 — The government is considering issuing a certificate of exemption to individuals who cannot receive the Covid-19 vaccine due to them having serious allergies or are immunocompromised. Science, Technology a…