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PUTRAJAYA — After lifting the interstate travel ban as the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) commences on Wednesday (June 10), Malaysia is now looking at possibilities of cross-border travel.

Malaysia records lowest ever new daily Covid-19 cases with just two patients | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Malaysia recorded the lowest number of new Covid-19 cases today, with just two new infections in nearly three months since the movement control order (MCO), the Ministry of Health announced. Health directo…

Govt to continue using hydroxychloroquine on Covid-19 patients

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the drug, although not recommended by WHO, can slow progression of victims.

Covid-19: Zero local transmission among M'sians a good sign, says Dr Noor Hisham

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has reported zero Covid-19 local transmissions among its citizens for the first time in months.

Health D-G: Avoid using these three cosmetic products

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is advising the public to stop using and buying three cosmetic products that have been found to contain scheduled poison, namely mercury, which can be harmful to health.

Seven new Covid-19 cases, no M'sian infected locally for first time since MCO

UPDATED 7PM | CORONAVIRUS | The seven cases comprise six imported infections and one local transmission.

PM’s bold decision now seeing results, says Health DG

As Malaysia moves into RMCO, Health Ministry mulls prior appointments, more virtual clinics, shifts to curb Covid-19 and crowding | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Ministry of Health is mulling several concepts to prevent congestion at government hospitals and clinics in the long-term fight against the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Its director-general Datuk Dr No…

MoH, MoE to discuss date for school reopening

PUTRAJAYA: The date for the reopening of the country’s school session will be discussed tomorrow in a meeting between the Health and Education ministries.

Covid-19: UM closes campus entry to public | New Straits Times

KL barbers keep first two hours for over-60s

Customers are urged to make reservations as the authorities may not allow long queues, and barbershop association warns of longer service times.

Health DG: Health DG: Overseas travel to be considered if...

CORONAVIRUS | Overseas travel may be considered if Covid-19 cases remain under control during the recovery MCO.

Covid-19: 7 new cases, death toll remains at 117

Dengue another health threat, says Dr Noor Hisham

‘Report cancer cases online’

‘No vaccine is not an issue’

No more compulsory quarantine for Malaysians arriving from abroad effective June 10 - Ismail Sabri - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (June 7): Malaysians arriving in the country from overseas will no longer be required to undergo the mandatory quarantine at quarantine centres, effective June 10, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri I…

Health DG: Break Covid-19 transmission without vaccine? Possible by following SOPs

CORONAVIRUS | The transmission of Sars and Mers were broken through public health action without any vaccines, he points out.

PM: CMCO to be replaced with recovery movement control order with further relaxations beginning June 10 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced today that the country’s first-ever movement control order (MCO) will continue until August 31 under the new recovery movement control order (RMCO) set to b…

Use face mask in confined, crowded places

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry strongly recommends and encourages the use of face masks in public areas, especially in crowded and confined places.

Same SOPs for housecall haircuts

KUALA LUMPUR: The same standard operating procedures (SOPs) imposed on barbers and hair salons also apply to haircut services provided at homes.

Dr Noor Hisham says Malaysia still in Covid-19 recovery phase, not yet time to plan exit strategy | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1998 (Act 342) will still be enforced and employed as a guideline for authorities, as more economic sectors are allowed to reopen, Health Director-Gener…

Dr Noor Hisham: No spike in Covid-19 cases after Raya, time for more economic sectors to reopen | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The Ministry of Health has concurred with Putrajaya’s decision to reopen several new economic sectors, citing no spike in Covid-19 new cases after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Its director-general…

RM5,000 allocation to help nurseries carry out new healthcare SOP