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RM1 Ceiling Price May Cause Shoddy Face Mask Production: Pharmacists

Pharmacist groups say face mask costs are higher in East Malaysia because of expensive sea freight and air cargo.

Sexual health: Meet Kakak and Adik Kondom, the duo educating Malaysians despite criticism (VIDEO) | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — Two Malaysian women are spearheading an online series named Kakak Kondom to educate the youth about all things related to sexual health. Kakak Kondom host Azryn Azhari Arshad and her co-host Najwa A’liah F…

20 new infections, as new cluster in Kedah detected

The health ministry also says seven people recovered in the last 24 hours.

MOH: Source of Covid-19 infections in Kurau, Meranti and Tawar clusters yet to be detected | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) said today it is still determining the source of infections that led to three new clusters in Kurau, Meranti and Tawar. On its social media accounts, the ministry said early inv…

Health minister: Kedah districts not under TEMCO just yet, NSC still in midst of risk assessment | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 — The National Security Council (NSC), along with the Ministry of Health (MOH), are currently undertaking risk assessment exercises for several districts in Kedah as more and more areas have been infected by Cov…

Five Malaysian hospitals receive world recognition for outstanding stroke care | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 —The World Stroke Organisation (WSO) has recognised five Malaysian hospitals for achieving international standards in their stroke care practices. The...

MOH yet to see Russian Covid-19 vaccine data

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham tells reporters there are many unanswered questions about the vaccine.

Pharmaceutical bodies slam price reduction for 3-ply face masks

Groups question lack of discussion with stakeholders, saying one blanket ceiling price cannot be used for different grades of masks.

Wearing Purdah May Not Prevent Covid-19, Masks Still Better: Experts

MOH to build health laboratory complex in Kuching

A HEALTH Laboratory Complex, which includes an Infectious Disease Laboratory, will be built in Kuching, Sarawak, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).The ministry in a written reply in the Dewan Rakyat today said initial wor…

Covid-19: 15 new cases, including nine from new cluster detected in Tawar, Kedah | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — Malaysia saw 15 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, nine of which were from a new cluster detected in Tawar, Kedah. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the new cases raises the to…

MoH investigating if new Tawar cluster in Kedah linked to Sivagangga cluster – Health D-G - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): The Ministry of Health (MoH) is investigating whether the new Tawar cluster in Kedah is linked to the earlier Sivagangga cluster that also emerged in the same State, said Health director-general Datuk Dr No…

Klang API level hits an ‘unhealthy’ 157

The air quality in the Johan Setia area is deteriorating due to burning activities by farmers.

11 new Covid-19 cases against 8 recoveries

This pushes the total number of infected patients nationwide to 9,114, with 173 still active.

Whole of Sarawak classified as ‘green zone’ after zero local Covid-19 cases in two weeks | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Aug 12 — The whole of Sarawak have now been classified as a “green zone” with no new local Covid-19 positive cases reported over the last 14 days, the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said today. Its chairman D…

How MySejahtera Protects Your Data And Does More Than Contact Tracing

MySejahtera has reached almost 60% of the Malaysian population with mobile phones.

Nearly 10,000 have returned to M'sia since July 24, only 20 tested positive for Covid-19, says Ismail Sabri

Over 90% Malaysians concerned about taking public transportation — survey - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): A recent survey found that over 90% of Malaysians are concerned about taking public transportation amid the Covid-19 health threat, preferring to self-drive as a safety measure.The survey, conducted by a te…

MHAS endorses call to decriminalise attempted suicide https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/08/11/mhas-endorses-call-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/ via @@theborneopost

KUCHING: The Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) fully endorses the call by Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) to decriminalise attempted suicide. Following a recent prosecution in Peninsular Malaysia, MHAS said m…

Covid-19: Penang exco expresses frustration with Health Ministry over ignored suggestions

GEORGE TOWN: As the authorities try to contain the spread of infections from the Sivagangga Covid cluster, the Penang executive councillor in charge o...

Putrajaya waiting for Health Ministry to greenlight use of fabric cloth masks, face shields in schools | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he has proposed to the special ministerial committee for the government to provide washable fabric cloth masks or plastic face shields to all students in…

Health Ministry records 11 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Malaysia recorded 11 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total accumulated positive cases to 9,094, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said five…

Cloth face masks, plastic face shields? Dr Noor Hisham says three-ply is best | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Malaysians are advised to wear three-ply face masks as they provide the most effective protection against Covid-19, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. However, he said any fac…

60% of women yet to take pap test, says deputy minister

Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali says only 25% go for the cervical screening regularly.