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MoH says will try to cut evaluation time for Pfizer's vaccine to grant conditional approval before March - The Edge Markets
PUTRAJAYA (Dec 23): The Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking to reduce the time needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine produced by US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to less than 90 days, so a conditional a…
Zulkifli: Covid-19 vaccine is permissible
PUTRAJAYA: A special meeting of the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs on Dec 3 has decided that the use of the...
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Malaysia identifies new Covid-19 strain, similar to one found in 3 other countries
It was still unknown whether the new Covid-19 strain was more infectious than usual. . Read more at straitstimes.com.
Covid-19 vaccine: Malaysia risks agreement cancellation if confidentiality condition breached - The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 23): Malaysia may face the risk of getting its Covid-19 vaccine purchase and procurement agreement revoked, if the country is found to be in breach of the confidentiality requirements set by the vaccine manufact…
Amid concern over costs, Khairy says no middle man in procurement of Pfizer, AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today announced that the Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca will be procured through direct negotiations, with prices receiv…
1,348 Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths
The health ministry reported 710 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
Delay in vaccines due to cost, says Khairy
Coronavirus latest: Malaysia to secure 6.4m doses of Russia vaccine
China's CAS jab said to be safe; Tokyo reports second-highest daily new cases
[UPDATED] Ex-trainee doctor allegedly commits suicide after resigning
He was found dead at his home yesterday, say police
Is Penang Limiting Foreign Worker Covid-19 Testing? MMA
The Penang state health department says in response that it, Socso, and Penang-based private medical practitioners have agreed for Covid-19 screenings to be conducted in stages as a temporary measure.
Caring Pharmacy donates RM50,000 to Mercy Malaysia https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/23/caring-pharmacy-donates-rm50000-to-mercy-malaysia/ via @@theborneopost
KUALA LUMPUR: CARiNG Pharmacy donated RM50,000 to MERCY Malaysia to the Sabah Covid-19 Fund recently. The donation was to support Malaysia’s healthcare system by contributing to medical services and the essential needs of margina…
Health D-G: Another rabies-related death reported in Sarawak | Malay Mail
KUCHING, Dec 22 — Another rabies-related death was recorded in Sarawak which brings the cumulative number of cases in the state to nine this year, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. He said the la…
1,880 medical personnel have tested positive for Covid-19 | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,880 medical personnel have been infected with Covid-19 as of yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
563 employees of glove maker Kossan test Covid-19 positive; Klang factory shuttered | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has detected an additional 563 positive Covid-19 cases as of Dec 21 and the affected plant will remain closed until Dec 30.
Tell MOH What You Feel About Covid-19 Vaccines
The survey also asks respondents if they would take the Covid-19 vaccine if they have to pay for it.
Yay or nay? MoH wants to know how Malaysians feel about Covid-19 vaccines | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 ― The Ministry of Health (MoH) said today it is looking for individuals to participate in its survey on the Covid-19 vaccine, with forms made available on its Facebook page. The ministry said the objective of…
Parliament Committee Member Wants Briefing On Covid-19 Vaccine Procurement, Distribution
Dr Kelvin Yii says the best platform for Khairy Jamaluddin to clarify Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccine procurement is at the parliamentary select committee on health, science and innovation.
2,062 Covid-19 cases, one death
There were 911 recoveries, bringing the total number of those discharged to 79,304.
Malaysia Buys AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine, Negotiating Three Chinese, Russian Vaccines
The Malaysian government is finalising vaccine agreements.
More vaccine doses needed
PETALING JAYA: While everyone waits for the Covid-19 vaccine to arrive next year, a health expert have cautioned that the supply will not be sufficien...
Malaysia won’t close doors to returnees from UK, says Dr Noor Hisham after new Covid-19 strain sends jitters across the world | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Returnees from the United Kingdom will be allowed entry into Malaysia even after a new and highly infectious Covid-19 strain emerged there. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the m…
All Klang hospital frontliners to be screened for Covid-19, says Selangor MB
So far, 62 healthcare workers at the hospital have tested positive.
Covid-19: Malaysia records 2,018 new cases, third highest in a day, with Selangor topping the list | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — The Health ministry announced 2,018 new Covid-19 cases — the third-highest in a day since the pandemic hit Malaysia. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham said Selangor topped the list once again r…