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14-day quarantine now for returnees from 40 countries

The quarantine period was already set for two weeks for travellers from the UK, South Africa, Brazil and Japan.

Smokers at greater risk of severe complications from Covid-19, says deputy health minister - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (April 28): Smokers who contract Covid-19 are at greater risk of developing severe complications such as liver and kidney failure as well as acute respiratory distress syndrome, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor…

Sarawak to complete vaccinations by August

The government has agreed to expedite vaccinations in Sarawak ahead of its state polls.

Khairy: AstraZeneca not in main Covid-19 vaccine programme, now only for those who want it | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The government will not include the controversial AstraZeneca vaccine under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP), coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced today. In a joint press co…

MOH expert says thrombosis cases due to AstraZeneca vaccine low, rare - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (April 26): The number of blood clot or thrombosis cases after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine jab is low and rare, said the Health Ministry's (MOH) Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate Selection Sub-Committee (JKKPCV)…

2,733 Covid-19 cases, Selangor has most infections

There were 25,414 active cases with 294 patients being treated in intensive care.

Malaysia’s Covid-19 Cases Past Four Months Double 2020 Tally

This year alone, Malaysia reported 282,708 coronavirus cases in about four months, 2.5 times higher than 113,010 infections reported in about 11 months in 2020.

Rape threat never a laughing matter, two lawmakers tell deputy IGP | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Two parliamentarians have condemned Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani for brushing off rape threats against a student as possibly a joke. Petaling MP Maria Chin Abdull…

Dr Adham: Govt has spent nearly RM2.8t on immunisation efforts since 1957 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The government has spent almost RM2.8 trillion on national immunisation programmes for Malaysians since 1957, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. This, he said, was proof of the government’s co…

Malaysia to roll out AstraZeneca COVID jab for over-60s https://aje.io/ar5bs via @AJEnglish

Government has been criticised for slow progress of vaccination campaign amid renewed jump in cases.

Nearly 24,000 Covid-19 Cases Among Under-12s This Year

Covid-19 cases among children below 12 years old in Malaysia increased by 2.8 times from 8,369 cases in the whole of 2020 to 23,779 cases between Jan 1 and April 25 this year.

Covid: 2,776 new cases, 13 fatalities on Monday - Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continued to record more than 2,000 new Covid-19 cases, with 2,776 cases and 13 fatalities being reported over the past 24 hour...

8 new Covid-19 clusters, mostly in workplaces, schools

The clusters were detected in Selangor, Sarawak, Sabah, Melaka, Kelantan and Johor.

Covid-19 expert group calls on govt to focus on targeted MCOs and speed-up vaccine roll-out to curb rising cases - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): With daily Covid-19 cases persistently coming in above 2,000 since April 15, the Health and Sciences Covid-19 Advisory Group of Experts today called on the government to centre its mitigation efforts on t…

Period spot checks may cause lasting psychological impact, experts warn

This can result in anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, says MMHA president.

Stop the cyberbullying, health officer was just doing his job, says Cuepacs

Cuepacs president Adnan Mat comes to defence of officer who issued a RM10,000 compound fine on Pekan mosque for violating SOPs.

Health minister: 495,750 people completed both doses of Covid-19 vaccine as of yesterday | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 ― A total of 495,750 individuals have received both doses of their Covid-19 vaccine under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as of yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said during t…

Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre to become nation’s first private Covid-19 immunisation centre | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, April 23 – Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre will become the nation’s first Covid-19 private immunisation centre as part of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. Sunway Pyramid’s Facebook page posted a video…

Strict SOP for a safe Raya season

DCA approves conditional registration for Vero Cell vaccine

KUALA LUMPUR: The 356th Drug Control Authority (DCA) meeting today agreed to approve the conditional registration for the CoronaVac Suspension for Injection Covid-19 Vaccine (Vero Cell) Inactivated for use during disasters.

Period spot checks must be stopped, condemned: Ex-education minister

Maszlee says doing so in the name of discipline, education unjustified in any pedagogy, culture, religion or norms.

2,875 Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

There are 22,014 active cases, with 248 patients being treated in intensive care and 115 requiring respiratory assistance.

Khairy: States allowed to procure own vaccines, as long as approved by federal authorities

Malaysia taps oil-backed trust fund to pay for vaccines

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's government on Wednesday enacted a new emergency law allowing it to use funds derived from oil and gas contributions to pay for vaccine procurement, as it looks to ramp up its COVID-19 vaccinati…