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Covid-19 hotspots in Subang Jaya? Fake, says police

KUALA LUMPUR: A viral message on social media asking the public to avoid certain areas in Subang Jaya supposedly due to them being Covid-19 hotspots, is untrue.

Senior minister: RMCO violations still high, 86 arrested yesterday | Malay Mail (except certain prominent ones?)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The number of people flouting the movement control order (MCO) continues to be high for more than 150 days since it was enforced, with 86 individuals arrested just yesterday alone, Senior Minister Datuk Ser…

Covid-19: Nine new cases today | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Nine Covid-19 cases have been reported in the country as of noon today, bringing the tally of infections to 9,249.

Cabinet To Decide On Promoting Contract Medical Officers

The decision by Pakatan Harapan last year to appoint contract medical officers on the UD43 grade will be reviewed by the Perikatan Nasional government in August.

Will Covid-19 vaccine be compulsory? Health minister says Malaysia will take cue from WHO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Malaysia will adopt the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommendations for the country’s eventual Covid-19 vaccine rollout, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said. He was responding to Malay…

MOH To Hold Aug 24 Meeting On Coronavirus Testing Guidelines For GPs

Doctors’ groups urge MOH to prepare a practical SOP and guideline on conducting antigen rapid tests in GP clinics.

Get vaccinated against whooping cough during pregnancy

Protect your baby against pertussis before they are old enough to be vaccinated themselves.

D614G Strain Less Important Than Other Risk Factors For Covid-19

Lab studies suggest, but do not prove that the D614G is more infectious in humans.

MOH Declassified HSA Fire Report In October 2019

The Ministry of Health says it withheld publishing the report into the deadliest hospital fire in history to avoid possible sub judice and contempt of court, after a victim’s family sued the government for negligence of patient s…

Health Ministry releases new list of Malaysians exempted from paying for Covid-19 quarantine, including B40 group, children of certain age | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 ― The Malaysian government has published a new and expanded list of returnees who need not pay for their compulsory quarantine if they meet criteria such as being from the B40 income bracket. In the new gover…

Health Ministry: New 'Alam' Covid-19 cluster found in Bintulu, four positive cases detected aboard ship | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 ― A new Covid-19 cluster has been identified in Alam in Bintulu, Sarawak, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said today. The four positive cases identified were shipmates and they were found positive following scre…

Focus on mental health, says MMA, as suicide bids spike during MCO

MMA president Dr N Ganabaskaran says criminal action is not the answer to reducing suicides.

Amid uproar, Health D-G says investigation underway for returnee minister who forewent home quarantine | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 ― The Health Ministry is scrutinising allegations that Industry, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali did not comply with the government’s mandatory 14-day isolation order upo…

After single digit cases, Malaysia sees 16 new Covid-19 infections today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 ― Covid-19 infections in the country more than doubled today with 16 new cases, just a day after Malaysia chalked seven cases. Twelve of the new cases were domestic transmissions, all involving Malaysians whi…

A Visit To Turkey: Is Government Playing Chicken With Covid-19? -- Hafidz Baharom

The minister is setting an example that might trigger the entire quarantined population to reconsider their need to remain indoors and avoid interacting with the general public.

Only 3% Of 20,000 Contract Medical Officers Received Permanent Posts

None of the UD41 medical officers, whose contracts were extended for six months in 2020, received permanent appointments due to the lack of vacancies.

Outrage online over minister’s apparent exemption from Covid-19 quarantine

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — An attempt to explain Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali’s apparent failure to observe the mandatory 14-day quarantine for Covid-19 prevention has triggered indignation among Malaysians online. A source clos…

After drawing Penang’s ire, hospital insists Indonesian medical tourists strictly isolated

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 ― The three medical tourists and their two companions who arrived in Penang last week were sequestered at a ward separate from other facilities, a private hospital that brought them in said today. Island Hospi…

Covid-19: Health Ministry declares end of Klang's 'Hyde Park' cluster

Decorative face masks preferred over clinical three-ply version, making up 80% of sales

PETALING JAYA: Someone once said “vanity can easily overtake wisdom”. This statement has never been more true than now. For the sake of looking good, ...

M'sia to wait for clinical trial results on vaccines from Russia, China

KUALA LUMPUR: More data is needed before Malaysia can decide whether to use the Covid-19 vaccines discovered by China and Russia.

Life insurance industry sees 12.6% dip in premiums due to MCO

The industry is also expected to achieve single-digit growth for the second half of the year.

5 million students to receive reusable masks, says Zuraida

She says this will reduce parents’ expenses in purchasing masks, which were made mandatory in public areas from Aug 1.

Kedah school linked to Tawar cluster ordered shut as Health Ministry moves to contain Covid-19 spread | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 ― A school in Kulim, Kedah has been ordered to close after three students and one teacher tested positive for Covid-19, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah confirmed today. He said the inf…