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Malaysian allegedly involved in organ trafficking, says report

Understanding highly spreadable Covid-19 mutants | New Straits Times

Once inside, the virus hijacks the host cells to make more viruses using the information encoded in the genome — the total genetic content of an organism. All livings things have a genome, and although viruses are not considered…

Covid-19: Over 100 individuals in Penang undergo test | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 — More than 100 people in Penang have been called up through the contact tracing app to undergo the Covid-19 test, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. Most of them were tested negative for the disease whil…

Two new Covid-19 clusters detected in Putrajaya, Perak | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The Health Ministry has detected the emergence of two new Covid-19 clusters, one in Perak and one in Putrajaya. Its director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the Kurau cluster in Perak has resulted…

Don't be selective, Moh expert says

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after police slapped RM1,000 fine on youth for not wearing his mask properly.

Health expert: 'Odd' decision by govt to not make school students wear masks http://www.edgeprop.my/content/1721446/health-expert-odd-decision-govt-not-make-school-students-wear-masks #EdgeProp.my #theEdge via @twitterdev

PETALING JAYA (Aug 8): It is “odd” that the government has not made it compulsory for students in schools to wear face masks to stem the spread of...

In case you missed it, our Live chat on Contract Medical Officers. What are the problems, what is being done?

Saturday Night chat on the plight of Contract Medical Officers in Malaysia Featuring : Dr Pagalavan (https://pagalavan.com/) Dr Kevin Ng (MMA Schomos Chairman) Dr Harith Abd Rani Dr Sean Thum originally streamed on DOBBS Facebook…

Increase allocation for more robust public health service — PKR - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 8): Allocation for public health as well as relevant personnel should be increased substantially in order to deal with a prolonged Covid-19 crisis.PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and party's health spokes…

Community must practice self-control to combat Covid-19, says Ismail Sabri | Malay Mail

MUAR, Aug 8 ― Community self-control is very crucial in the fight against Covid-19 as the government will not enforce the law continuously in the efforts to combat the pandemic. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismai…

Covid-19: Two schools in Sanglang, Perlis closed for a week | Malay Mail

KANGAR, Aug 8 — Two schools in the Sanglang district near here will be closed for seven days beginning Monday (Aug 10-16) in light of new COVID-19 cases in the area. State Education Committee chairman Rozieana Ahmad when contacte…

47 recoveries against 7 new Covid-19 cases

Six of the new cases are imported.

Malaysia Wants To Extend Compulsory Licence For Hepatitis C Drug

Kedah’s Sivagangga Cluster Spreads To Perlis, Penang

The Sivagangga cluster has three generations of spread of Covid-19.

LETTER | Rationalise bond for contract doctors on JPA scholarships

LETTER | The problems arose when the contract system for the employment of doctors in the public sector was introduced in 2017.

Court rules doctor, 87, can work as long as he wishes

Judge Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid says a 1963 assurance given by Assunta's Mother Mary Xavier overrides the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012.

PJ hotels turn into quarantine centres, residents fume over lack of notice

Building’s residents see buses enter their compound to unload passengers between 5pm and 6pm.

Covid-19: 13 eateries in Seberang Perai ordered closed for violating SOP | Malay Mail

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 6 ― Thirteen eateries in the Seberang Perai district were ordered closed after they were found to have violated the standard operating procedure (SOP) since the enforcement of the conditional movement control…

Sivagangga cluster may be linked to ‘super spreader’ virus strain — Health D-G - The Edge Markets

"There is a high probability that this is a ‘super spreader’ virus strain. However we need to test the sample in laboratories to see the genomic sequence of the virus.”KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 6): Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor H…

Looking for reusable face masks? These Malaysian brands help B40 women, refugees make a living | Malay Mail

Sarawak And Sabah Have Fewer Doctors Than WHO Target, MP Tells Minister

The nationwide doctor-to-population ratio does not paint the full picture of reality on the ground, especially in rural areas, says Dr Kelvin Yii.

No compulsory face mask for students yet due to cost factor, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob adds that the Health Ministry is researching on reusable face masks as a more viable option.

Former deputy health minister tells Putrajaya to be crystal clear on face mask ruling | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The government must remove any room to interpret its decision to mandate face masks in public spaces to prevent potential abuse and corruption, said former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. He said th…

Covid-19: Sabah tightens SOP as cases increase | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 6 ― Sabah has decided to tighten standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) to control the spread of Covid-19 following the rise in the number of cases in the state. C…

Minister: RM1.20 face mask price ceiling to be lowered | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The government will lower the RM1.20 maximum price for surgical face masks, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi. He...