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Coronavirus not the main enemy, irresponsible Malaysians are

COMMENT | With the movement restriction order, it's now up to M'sians to properly do their part to curb the spread of infection.

Covid-19: Don't balik kampung, don't go on holiday, don't panic buy, say experts

CORONAVIRUS | Doing any of these things will defeat the movement control order, which is meant to limit the spread of the virus, they say.

How many ventilators does Malaysia have? It's never enough!

CORONAVIRUS | The large number of deaths in Italy is in part attributed to its overwhelmed healthcare system.

Tawau Hospital can handle second wave of Covid-19, says state deputy health minister II | Malay Mail

TAWAU, March 16 — Tawau Hospital is capable of handling the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak based on the hospital’s early preparations even before Sabah’s first positive case was reported in the district on Thursday, said st…

Don’t worry, there is enough food for all, says PM in response to panic buying by Malaysians | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today called for calm, reassuring Malaysians that there is enough food for all, amidst reports of panic buying in parts of the country in response to the Covid-19 outb…

Dzulkefly: Movement control order nothing like Italy, China lockdowns

Covid-19: 830 more nurses for govt hospitals, says Health Minister

'Tidak apa' ministries under fire from doctors group

MMA says National Disaster Management Agency could do more with its powers, and some ministries did not know their role in dealing with Covid-19.

Public activities suspended until March 31

Live reports on the Covid-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020.

Covid-19: Malaysia's pandemic action plan activated for the coronavirus

PM: Malaysia under movement control order from Wed until March 31, all shops closed except for essential services | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Malaysia will be under a nationwide movement control order from this Wednesday (March 18) until March 31 due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced today. The prime mi…

14-day Movement Control Order begins nationwide on Wednesday https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/575180/14-day-movement-control-order-begins-nationwide-wednesday via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has imposed a 14-day Movement Control Order from March 18 to 31 nationwide to curb the spread of the Covid-19 infection in Malaysia.

125 new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, tally jumps to 553 https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/575121/125-new-covid-19-cases-malaysia-tally-jumps-553 via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 125 new Covid-19 coronavirus cases on Monday, raising the tally of infections in the country to 553.

Malaysia announces movement control order after spike in Covid-19 cases (updated)

S'wak to impose two-week stay at home order from Wednesday (March 18) for everyone entering the state

Doctors: Window of opportunity closing, gov't must act decisively on Covid-19 Published 2 h ago

CORONAVIRUS | They don't want an Italy situation where doctors must decide who lives or dies due to overwhelmed hospitals.

Private hospitals association offer to help public sector in Covid-19 outbreak

Experts say no to Malaysia lockdown https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/574950/experts-say-no-malaysia-lockdown via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The onus is on the authorities to track down people who have had close contact or encounter with attendees of a massive religious gathering two weeks ago.

Think you have Covid-19? Call crisis centre, says MMA

Powers under the Infectious Diseases Act will be used to compel suspected cases to undergo observation, says health minister.

Islamic legal viewpoints on Covid-19 to be presented to Agong | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The viewpoints of Islamic jurisprudence in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic will be presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and state rulers before o…

Include Covid-19 in list of infectious diseases for quarantine leave - Cuepacs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has suggested for the government to consider including Covid-19 in the list of infectious diseases that allows for quarantine leave.

‘Covid-19 Hour’ tomorrow? Fake news, says Health Ministry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — If you have come across an e-flyer claiming there will be a “Covid-19 Hour” tomorrow, don’t believe it. The Health Ministry (MOH) tonight informed Malaysians via its official Facebook page that the “event…

Malaysian Medical Association clarifies 1,000 extra staff tackling Covid-19 from fresh intake, not existing housemen | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — In light of the current Covid-19 infections in the country, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today suggested that the government considers extending the contracts of medical officers (MOs) and reti…

After spike in cases, govt to convene special Covid-19 meeting tomorrow, says health minister | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, March 15 — The government will convene a special Covid-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures needed to contain infections, following the spike in cases to a total of 428 recorded until noon today, since the…