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Minister Claims Imported Sofosbuvir Supply Enough For Malaysian Hepatitis C Patients

MOH said last November that 4,500 Malaysians were treated with generics of sofosbuvir.

Malaysia Sampled 870,000 People For Covid-19, Testing Rate Like South Korea: MOH

The antigen rapid test kit’s sensitivity level has increased to 90% from 84.4%, says the Health DG.

Tracking of contacts escalates following Covid-19 death in Kuching | Malay Mail

KUCHING, July 16 — The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) is actively conducting random contact trackings following the death of a senior citizen due to Covid-19, last week. JPBN chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas…

MOH plans to put returnees in quarantine centres, hotels, says Dr Noor Hisham | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, July 16 — The Health Ministry (MoH) will look into the possibility of placing individuals who need to undergo Home Surveillance Order in quarantine centres or hotels. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdull…

Citing Forced Labor Concerns, US Bars Gloves Made by Malaysian Firm

Order does not affect products produced by Top Glove’s four plants in Thailand.

Rapid test kit antigen at airports effective

PUTRAJAYA: It is effective to use the rapid test kit antigen (RTK-Ag) at the airports to screen those entering Malaysia for Covid-19, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Covid-19 update: Three new cases, bringing total to 8,737, no new deaths

5 new Covid-19 cases

One is an imported case involving a non-citizen allowed to enter the country for work.

Selangor allocates RM42m for B40 insurance plan, says MB | Malay Mail

SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The Selangor government has allocated about RM42 million to provide health insurance plan to 85,000 families from the B40 group in the state, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said, all the reci…

Health ministry warns of 9 cosmetic products containing poison

It warns that they contain mercury and hydroquinone.

Dr Noor Hisham announces Covid-19 guidelines and SOPs for Malaysia’s flood relocation centres | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Health Ministry has developed a series of guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP) for temporary relocation centres in states currently affected by flash floods. Its director-general Datuk Dr…

Dr Masliza not the first M'sian woman don at Oxford, but aims to make country proud

Sabah reports rise in cholera cases

Malaysia aims to become vaccine-manufacturing country [NSTTV]

KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to lower the country’s dependency on acquiring vaccines from other countries, Malaysia will start developing its own soon, said Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Four filthy food processing factories in Bukit Mertajam ordered closed | Malay Mail

BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 14 — The inspection team of Ops Tegar was shocked to find four food processing factories operating in extremely filthy environment in Mengkuang Titi, Sungai Lembu and Tanah Liat, here today. In the operation…

Covid-19: 4 new positive cases in Malaysia today, all imported https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/07/14/covid-19-4-new-positive-cases-in-malaysia-today-all-imported/ via @@theborneopost

KUCHING: Malaysia recorded four new positive Covid-19 cases today, all of which were imported cases, said Ministry of Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said this brings the country’s number of infected cas…

Selangor bans smoking, vaping, alcohol drinking in playgrounds, parks for health reasons | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Selangor has banned smoking and the consumption of alcohol in playgrounds and parks — the first state in Malaysia to do so. State Local Government,...

Health DG: Limit people going to airport

Better occupancy for private healthcare in Q4

Father Gets Covid-19 After Picking Up Returnee Who Tested Negative At Airport

A new cluster in Melaka has emerged involving a Malaysian who returned from Russia.

Poisons Bill Returns To Parliament For Second Reading

MPs will also raise issues on Covid-19, contract doctors, and mental health among others.

Dr Noor Hisham: Malaysia registers seven new Covid-19 cases — six imported, only one from within community | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — A total of seven new Covid-19 infections were recorded in Malaysia up till noon today, six of which are imported cases, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. A statement released by D…

New Covid-19 cluster identified in Melaka

Three positive cases detected after Malaysian returned from Russia on July 5.

New Covid-19 cluster detected in Kuching engineering firm, says Dr Noor Hisham | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The Health Ministry has detected a new Covid-19 cluster in Kuching, Sarawak, where two positive cases have been confirmed so far, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. Dr Noor H…