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Malaysia records first Covid-19 death in more than a week, 13 new cases

CORONAVIRUS | This brings the death toll from the pandemic to 124.

In RMCO, medical association sees best chance for govt to initiate health sector reforms | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today urged Putrajaya to use the ongoing recovery movement control order (RMCO) to initiate much-needed reforms in the healthcare sector. It said the Covid-19 pandem…

Masks flying off shelves, again

KUALA LUMPUR: Face masks are back in demand after the government announced that wearing them is mandatory in crowded places and public transport effective Aug 1.

Restaurant operators say smokers flouting no-smoking ban

SDMC to convene special Covid-19 meeting tomorrow | New Straits Times

Covid-19: Sarawak hospital closed to public, staff quarantined | New Straits Times

Don't threaten people into SOP compliance, Putrajaya told

The CEO of a think tank asks for proof that harsh penalties will improve obedience

Health Minister: Daily capacity testing for Covid-19 now increased to 37,000

Health Ministry: Infrared thermometers do not cause brain damage | Malay Mail

BAGAN SERAI, July 25 — The Health Ministry has not received any report on claims that the usage of infrared thermometers to check body temperature will have an adverse impact on the brain. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi G…

Dr Noor Hisham: Two new Covid-19 clusters detected in Johor and Sarawak | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — The Health Ministry has uncovered two new Covid-19 clusters known as the Bukit Tiram cluster and Kuching construction site...

Malaysia reports 23 new Covid-19 cases today, with 2 new clusters found - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 25): Malaysia recorded 23 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending noon today, with two new clusters detected, bringing the country's confirmed infections to 8,884.This continued the climb it reported yes…

Kuching Nears Red Status, Inter-Division Movement Discouraged

MOH reports three fresh clusters in KL, Selangor, and Pahang, and 21 new Covid-19 cases nationwide.

Health D-G announces three more new Covid-19 clusters in Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced three new Covid-19 clusters today. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced the Elsa cluster, the PUI Ramnad cluster and the PUI Al Khobar…

Dr Noor Hisham: 21 new Covid-19 cases recorded in Malaysia today, zero deaths | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Malaysia recorded 21 fresh Covid-19 cases today, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said. The director-general of the Ministry of Health (MOH) posted the latest statistics on his official Facebook page. Dr Noor…

Don’t mandate WHO 3-ply face masks for public, urges ex-minister

Dr Lee Boon Chye says this will be difficult to monitor and has suggested instead that Putrajaya commission 3-ply reusable cloth masks for free mass distribution.

Perikatan Reveals ‘New Deal’ For Health

Perikatan Nasional’s Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) 2020-2030 doesn't mention health financing reform.

Permanent Posts May Motivate Rural Medical Service: Sarawak MP

Almost half of Sarawak’s rural clinics don’t have a doctor, says Dr Kelvin Yii.

GFN2020: Time to regulate e-cigarettes, other smoke-free nicotine products — Tasnim Lokman | Malay Mail

JULY 23 — Regulation of e-cigarettes and other smoke-free nicotine products became a major topic during the virtual Global Nicotine Forum 2020 (GFN 2020) this year as advocates seek a more promising solution for smokers to quit.…

Serving Villages Won’t Bump Medical Professionals Up For Permanent Posts

Dr Adham Baba says the government is only obliged to provide medical graduates placements for housemanship training and compulsory service.

'Face masks must be three-layered, and cover nose and mouth' | New Straits Times

PUTRAJAYA: The usage of non-medical face masks must follow criteria and recommendations set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Malaysia’s life expectancy at birth increases to 74.9 years; longevity higher among females, Chinese | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The years that babies in Malaysia in 2020 are expected to live has increased further to 74.9 years or almost 75 years, the latest statistics from the...

Vaccine will likely take years to develop, says Dr Nor Azmi

No more swab tests for those undergoing mandatory quarantine

However, individuals will still be tested if the country from which they come requires them to do so.

Malaysian Hospitals Prepared For Any Covid-19 Surge: Deputy Minister

MOH has also recruited 2,000 extra contract health workers under the Economic Stimulus Package to handle the Covid-19 outbreak.