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Registration Dept pledges better security for crucial identification documents.

What we know of the coronavirus cases in Malaysia so far | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Malaysia has been quite fortunate to date in the global battle against the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV that has spread from China to 27 other countries and regions and killed 814 people within the span of t…

Health D-G: IMR’s virology unit created reagent for coronavirus days before WHO released similar protocol | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today said that the Institute of Medical Research’s (IMR) Virology Unit had created a reagent — a substance or compound used in chemical analysis — to ha…

Malaysia confirms 17th coronavirus case, woman related to Singapore conference attendee

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Sunday (Feb 9) confirmed a new case of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country's tally to 17. The 65-year-old ...

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Coronavirus infection in Mid Valley, Sunway Cheras Hospital not true

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Coronavirus: After Hubei, Malaysia blocks travellers from Zhejiang, Jiangsu provinces

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Coronavirus: Malaysia to discuss preventive measures with Singapore after Orange alert | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 — Malaysia will hold discussions with Singapore following the island-state’s move to raise its Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (Dorscon) level from Yellow to Orange in efforts to curb the spread of the…

Malaysia confirms 16th coronavirus case as Chinese tourist tests positive

Malaysia's anti-FGM advocates: Leave our bodies alone @AJENews

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Dr Harlina Siraj, an obstetrics and gynaecology specialist, still remembers with dread the day she witnessed her first-born daughter's circumcision at five months old.

Can Malaysia handle the corona virus? The five times when we dealt with health emergencies | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Pick a random coffee shop. Walk in, and have a seat. Look around you, and if you listen carefully, you’ll notice that amidst the loud chatter of the boisterous Malaysian crowd, there’s a common topic being d…

Health DG: Second patient recovers from coronavirus in Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Malaysia has recorded its second case of a patient recovering from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) according to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah He said the patient is a 40-year-old ma…

Keep calm and salam: Deputy Health Minister urges public to refrain from shaking hands

DPM: Another coronavirus victim identified, confirmed cases rise to 16 | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 — The government has identified another coronavirus patient (nCoV) raising the number of infected to 16 — four Malaysians and 12 Chinese nationals. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail told a…

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Wuhan virus patients in stable condition — Dr Dzulkefly - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (Feb 7): The four Malaysians infected with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) are in stable condition as necessary measures are being taken to enable them to recover.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the…

Malaysia enhances measures against coronavirus

PUTRAJAYA: The government has taken further steps to tighten measures against the outbreak of the coronavirus 2019-nCoV which has now reached 27,636 cases, causing at least 630 fatalities globally.

As Wuhan virus persists, Sabah expands fever scans to domestic arrivals | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 7 — Sabah has stepped up its preventive measures against the novel coronavirus outbreak by imposing temperature screening measures for all incoming visitors, both domestic and international. Health and People's…

Malaysia records 15th 2019-nCoV case after 59-year-old woman from Wuhan tests positive | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Another person has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Malaysia, with the latest case being a 59-year-old woman from Wuhan who arrived in Malaysia through Johor on January 21. Health Min…

Thaipusam: Selayang Hospital ready to handle coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | It has set up a medical operations centre especially for those visiting Batu Caves on Saturday.

Sister of first M’sian case tests positive for coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | The local woman and a Wuhan tourist are the two latest patients, raising the total number of infection in Malaysia to 14.

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Do face masks help against Wuhan virus? WHO rep says staying hygienic better (VIDEO) | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Wearing face masks in public as is popular now amid a global outbreak of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus is not really necessary, a World Health Organisation (WHO) representative said today, backing the advice fro…