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Covid-19 deaths (Dec 1): 55 reported fatalities, the total at 30,425

Selangor recorded the highest number of new deaths.

Omicron: Eight things Malaysians need to know about the latest Covid-19 variant | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — Didn’t have time to read up on Omicron, the latest Covid-19 variant of concern that is triggering new travel restrictions worldwide within days of its discovery? Here are eight things you need to know about…

Mental health resources out of reach for B40 group, say experts

Malaysia’s Harm Reduction May Prevent 23,000 New HIV Cases, Save RM210 Mil

Prof Adeeba Kamarulzaman estimates harm reduction programmes to decrease new HIV infections in Malaysia by 87% and save RM209.5 million in health care costs from 2013 to 2023.

Malaysia Covid-19 cases rise slightly to 4,879 after record low yesterday | Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Malaysia recorded 4,879 new Covid-19 infections, a slight uptick from yesterday’s low of 4,239 cases. Previously the lowest recorded number of daily infections was 4,343 cases on November 7. With the latest…

Malaysian Chinese Researcher at UKM Discovers Possible Solution For Memory Loss https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/malaysia/2021/11/29/malaysian-chinese-researcher-at-ukm-discovers-solution-for-memory-loss/ via @therakyatpost

Dr. You has found a solution for elderly people who often have deteriorating memory problems as they age.

Khairy: One Covid-19 case detected on first day of VTL-Land

SHAH ALAM: A positive case of Covid-19 has been detected on the first day of the land Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL-Land) between Malaysia and Singapore.

Malaysia, Singapore agree to include all categories of travellers for land VTL

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to include all categories of travellers for the land Vaccinated Travel Lane which kicked off today between the two neighbouring Asean bloc countries.

MOH: Over 500 contract doctors resigned between Jan and Nov . The usual "committee formed to look into it"

Deputy health minister says they resigned for various reasons.

Dr Adham: Mosti to conduct clinical trials for two locally-produced vaccines for nasopharyngeal cancer and cholera | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) will be conducting clinical trials for two vaccines produced in the country through the establishment of the Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (M…

‘Golden blood’: Terengganu woman is among the 43 people in the world with rarest blood type | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — A Terengganu woman has become an online sensation over the weekend for having the rarest blood type in the world. Dubbed “golden blood”, Rhnull...

Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases records another slight dip to 4,087 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has logged 4,087 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The latest number represented a decrease of 157 cases from the new infections recorded yesterday. It also brought the t…

RTK-Antigen, RT-PCR tests effective in detecting Omicron variant, says Khairy - The Edge Markets

SHAH ALAM (Nov 29): The RTK-Antigen and RT-PCR tests to detect Covid-19 infection are effective in detecting the Omicron variant of the virus, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.He said he was informed of this by experts of t…

Omicron variant is nearing Malaysia – Dr Noor Azmi https://malaysiagazette.com/2021/11/29/omicron-variant-nearing-malaysia-dr-noor-azmi/ via @MalaysiaGazette

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the Omicron Covid-19 variant that was found in the South Africa is getting nearer to Malaysia now

MoH closely monitoring WHO, other countries on Omicron variant | Malay Mail

KAPAR, Nov 27 — The Health Ministry (MoH) is constantly monitoring reports from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as other countries on the new Covid-19 B.1.1.529 variant, now named Omicron. Health Minister Khairy Jamal…

Kedah Health Dept records two fatal cases of JE infection in Kota Setar | Malay Mail

ALOR SETAR, Nov 29 — The Kedah Health Department confirmed that two cases of ‘Japanese Encephalitis’ (JE) infection have been detected in the Kota Setar district, with both cases involving death. Kedah Health director Dr Othman W…

M'sia may pay for neglecting migrants' vaccination, say groups

Large number of unvaccinated migrants will compromise herd immunity.

Covid-19 vaccine risk-benefit analysis for children aged 5-11

Vaccine benefits far outweigh heart inflammation risks.

Covid-19 hospitalisation trend on the rise in Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: The trend of hospital admissions for Covid-19 patients is on the rise in Selangor.

Covid-19 test compulsory for Malaysian travellers arriving in Singapore via land VTL starting tomorrow | Malay Mail

SINGAPORE, Nov 28 — All travellers arriving in Singapore from Malaysia via the land Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) will be required to undertake an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) upon arrival, said the republic’s Ministry of Trade And In…

Malaysia sees 4,239 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in three weeks | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Malaysia recorded 4,239 new Covid-19 infections, the lowest since November 7. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reported that the tally for confirmed Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,623…

Omicron variant comes at worst time amid elections in M'sia

Travel ban unpopular but precaution must be taken, says Dr Lam.

Dr Noor Hisham: Malaysia records 5,097 Covid-19 cases today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — Another 5,097 new Covid-19 infections were recorded locally, showing a slight drop from yesterday’s 5,501 cases. A tweet by the Ministry of Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reported h…

Khairy: Health Ministry to step up Covid-19 SOP enforcement nationwide, particularly at business premises, restaurants | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) will intensify enforcement, particularly at business premises and restaurants, following reports that traders are no longer...