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Make public audits on Covid-19 labs, MMA urges health ministry

The association says registered clinics and their doctors must comply with stringent standard operating procedures.

Senior Minister: Two out of 575 Malaysian returnees tested positive for Covid-19 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Only two out of the 575 Malaysians who returned from abroad yesterday tested positive for Covid-19, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. Ismail said that the 575 Malaysians arrived at Kuala…

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Embracing new normal even at sea

THE commanding officer (CO) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) ship KD Lekiu knows full well how Covid-19 can affect a tightly-run operation.

Health Ministry: Covid-19 cases among migrant now over 2,400, six new infections reported | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The total number of Covid-19 positive cases among migrants now stands over 2,400 with six new infections reported as of noon today, the Ministry of Health announced this evening. Public health authorities…

No reports of Covid-19 transmission via food in Malaysia, says health D-G - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (June 14): Health director-general (D-G) Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there are no reports of any Covid-19 infection being transmitted via food in Malaysia.He was responding to questions from reporters today ab…

COVID-19 active cases at 986, lowest since March 18 - Health DG - The Malaysian Reserve

by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA The number of active COVID-19 cases in Malaysia dropped to 986 today, the first time it dipped below 1,000 since the

Blood donors are national heroes - Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Blood donors are national heroes because they voluntarily donate blood to meet the needs of others and save lives, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.

Covid-19: 8 new cases; one death, bringing total fatality to 121

Health DG: Compulsory for M'sians returning from abroad to wear wristbands

Health Ministry still upholding smoking ban at eateries in Malaysia, says deputy minister | Malay Mail

BAGAN SERAI, June 13 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has not stopped enforcing the smoking ban at eateries and enhancing the campaign to ensure the public’s health and well-being, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Gha…

Don't be duped by fake virus screening scam, says health DG

Noor Hisham says the public should check the list of hospitals and clinics which have been approved to screen for Covid-19.

Covid-19: Depot, tahfiz infections among 43 new cases; 1 new death

CORONAVIRUS | This is the first time this month that local Malaysian infections are in double digits.

This Malaysian Built 'SELangkah' Overnight To Help With Contact Tracing In Selangor via @saysdotcom

The SELangkah system has traced 36 patients and 1,250 exposed individuals, who might have otherwise been missed.

"I'm a trans doctor fighting for better LGBTQ health. J.K. Rowling's comments were very hurtful"

A lot of women do not menstruate. As a doctor I see a lot of women who suffer from medical conditions that make them unable to menstruate—people with eating disorders, people suffering with stress and depression or those who have…

Dr Amalina Bakri: Lessons From The Covid-19 Frontline

The London-based doctor shares her biggest takeaways as a medical frontliner during this health crisis.

Pandemic has allowed for a paradigm shift in governance

It has to accommodate the political realities of the time that require physical and mental realignment that may seem strange and disjointed.

Covid-19: One death, 3 new cases among locals

The deceased is an 85-year-old Malaysian female who was found dead in her Sabah home.

Create permanent posts for medical officers, urges MMA

MMA says 3,500 junior doctors from two cohorts may not get permanent positions in government healthcare facilities after their two- year compulsory service ends.

Transport minister: No social distancing aboard aircraft in line with IATA guidelines for Covid-19 | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — The decision to do away with social distancing on board aircraft was made after taking into account international standards and guidelines of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said Transport…

Msia may have tamed Covid-19, but road accidents still a curse'

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may have been successful in flattening the Covid-19 curve, but it has much to do to end the carnage happening daily on its roads.

'M’sia will declare free of Covid-19 after 28 days without a case'

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says this is equivalent to two incubation cycles of the coronavirus.

Back to double-digits: 31 new Covid-19 cases recorded

UPDATED 11.55PM | CORONAVIRUS | MOH says 11 involved imported cases, while 20 are local transmissions.

MOH worries about accident rate doubling after MCO restrictions relaxed, urge Malaysians to drive safe | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — While Malaysia has much to celebrate with only two new Covid-19 cases recorded today, the Health Ministry expressed concern over the average daily number of road accidents in Malaysia almost doubling as mo…