13,991 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.
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Nearly 105,000 foreign workers nationwide screened for Covid-19
RAUB: Nearly 105,000 of the 892,000 documented foreign workers in the country have undergone Covid-19 screening as of yesterday, said Social Security Organisation (Socso) chief executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed.
Health minister confirms Covid-19 screening for all Cabinet members, mum on scheduled events pending results | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 11 — All Cabinet members have been instructed to undergo Covid-19 testing after two ministers contracted the virus, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba confirmed today. He said those undergoing testing will al…
No Covid-19 cases detected at flood relief centres — Ismail Sabri - The Edge Markets
KEMAMAN (Jan 10): No Covid-19 cases have been detected so far at flood relief centres nationwide, says Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.He said it was important to ensure that standard operating p…
Covid-19: Malaysia reports 2,433 new cases, active cases surge to new high beyond 27,000 - The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 10): Malaysia today saw 2,433 new Covid-19 cases, with total active cases rising to a new high of 27,332.This is the sixth consecutive day, with more than 2,000 new cases.This has brought the total number of inf…
Hospitals overrun if Covid-19 spikes in March, health experts urge new quarantine centres and local task forces | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Existing medical facilities in the country will be overwhelmed if Covid-19 cases spike in March to an estimated 8,000 cases a day, several medical experts polled by Malay Mail have warned. In order to help…
Pleading for Covid compliance, Health D-G says worst is yet to come | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today warned Malaysians that the “worst is yet to come” as the country recorded 71 Covid-19 deaths in just the first nine days of the year. Taking to his Facebook page, the H…
Malaysia records 2,451 Covid-19 cases, five deaths | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The Ministry of Health reported 2,451 new cases today as Malaysians await announcement on new and tightened standard operating procedures (SOP) in response to the spike in Covid-19 infections. Health Directo…
So many questions yet no answers, says public health expert ahead of Jan 20 school reopening in Malaysia | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The recent spike in Covid-19 cases shows that the country is still not ready to reopen schools on January 20, said a public health expert. AIMST University’s School of Medicine Assoc Professor Dr Saraswathi…
Health Experts Plead For Agong To Stop GE15 With MOH At Breaking Point https://www.therakyatpost.com/2021/01/07/health-experts-plead-for-agong-to-stop-ge15-with-moh-at-breaking-point/ via @therakyatpost
Malaysia has broken it's daily case increase record two days in a row already
Penang expats hike 100km over four days to raise RM18,000 for cervical cancer awareness and testing in Malaysia | Malay Mail
PETALING JAYA, Jan 8 — A group of Penang expatriates have gone above and beyond to raise funds for cervical cancer testing and awareness in Malaysia with an impressive 100km hike. Rebecca Roberts from Australia, Greer Hawley from…
Open Letter To PM: 10 Critical Actions To Manage Covid-19 — Health Experts
Back-to-basics public health management must be considered to mitigate the devastating consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, protect the lives and livelihoods of the people and to reset economic recovery.
Asia News -The paper says that in the event the B117 variant from the UK happens to land on Malaysia's shores, the country's health system could collapse in no time.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Covid-19: Are we at the breaking point? ― Raja Jamaluddin | Malay Mail
JANUARY 7 ― We did great facing the first and second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only the front-liners deserved pats on their backs but also all Malaysians who sacrificed and worked together to overcome the challenges of t…
MoH mulling possibility of home quarantine for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients | New Straits Times
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is mulling the possibility of asymptomatic Covid-19 cases undergoing home quarantine instead of being placed at Covid-19 quarantine and low-risk treatment centres (PKRC).