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Explain Covid-19 Home Quarantine Procedure, MP Tells MOH

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii says ideally, a positive Covid-19 case’s entire household should self-isolate together at home to reduce the risk of spreading the virus to the community.

‘Rethink ways to tackle new cases’

We wanted full MCO for third wave, says Noor Hisham

However, because of the economy, a conditional MCO was used, and prevented four million Malaysians from being infected.

Health DG urges Covid-19 cases to stay calm while awaiting trip to hospital

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has advised Covid-19 positive individuals to remain at home until medical personnel from district health centres arrive...

1,594 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

There were 1,181 recoveries in the last 24 hours.

Pharmaniaga set to distribute vaccines efficiently, priority to safety | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Pharmaniaga Bhd is ready to efficiently distribute Covid-19 vaccines which are expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2021, as soon as it receives the go-ahead from the government. Group managing dire…

Cuepacs: Act immediately on MMA survey on bullying among medical staff | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the Health Ministry to investigate bullying claims among medical staff following a recent survey report by the Malaysian Medic…

Saying system overloaded, Health DG advises Covid-19 positive cases to self isolate first, keep in touch with district health offices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah advised those who have tested positive for Covid-19 but are asymptomatic to be isolated at home as they may not be taken to the hospitals immediately.…

Don’t lie to health workers

Many unaware they are suffering from kidney disease

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 8,000 Malaysians have been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease that require them to undergo stage 5 dialysis treatment, annually.

Malaysia records 1,196 new Covid-19 cases, 997 recoveries and one death today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Covid-19 cases in Malaysia dropped in the last 24 hours to 1,196 compared to yesterday’s Boxing Day record of 2,335 infections. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also announced 997 rec…

Malaysian first foreign researcher to receive Japanese medical award

The award recognises her work in developing antibody tests that help assess dengue and Zika vaccines.

Tracking glucose levels easily, anywhere, anytime

DIABETES is a serious health concern in Malaysia with 1 in 5 Malaysians living with the condition.

Debate on medical insurance price hike

Consumers want the price hike for medical insurance, set to take effect in 2021, to be deferred to 2023 as many are still struggling financially due to Covid-19. Meanwhile, Bank Negara Malaysia is engaging stakeholders to manage…

Record high 2,335 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

A total of 874 patients were discharged in the last 24 hours.

MMA calls for greater regulation of growing online healthcare services

MMA says convenience must never compromise the safety and health of patients.

Covid-19: Sungai Buloh Hospital warns staff of disciplinary action if infected

Health Ministry's main medical facility for Covid-19 saw a spike in cases among its staff members in recent weeks.

1,247 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there were 1,441 recoveries.

Covid-19 Vaccine Prices

Agreements on vaccine procurement and pricing should be subject to external oversight of the Executive.

Association calls for more vigilance after three more golf clubs in Selangor report Covid-19 cases | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) is urging all golf clubs to make declaration forms obligatory after three more confirmed they had been affected by Covid-19 cases. Kelab Rahman Putra (KRP), Sungai Long…

Dr Noor Hisham: UK Covid-19 mutation not detected in Malaysia | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The new Covid-19 strain reported in the United Kingdom has not been detected in Malaysia, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Penang starts RM60 pool system to get more tested for Covid-19

Penang exco member Jagdeep Singh Deo says this pooled testing system is being used in India, Singapore and Australia.

Health Ministry Prepares For 5,000 Daily Covid-19 Cases

The 25,456 Covid-19 beds across hospitals and low-risk quarantine and treatment centres nationwide currently have a 43% occupancy rate.

Malaysia breaches 100,000 mark with 1,581 new cases

The total number of infections now stands at 100,318.