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Finance Ministry: Tax exemptions for Covid-19 treatment, vaccine | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The Covid-19 treatment and vaccine costs for parents of taxpayers can be tax deducted under expenses for medical, special needs and parental care, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Finance Minister II…
Covid-19 (Dec 16): Malaysia now has more cases than China
Malaysia also set a new record of 14,751 active cases today.
Clinic lodges police report over falsified Covid-19 test results
The Rawang clinic said the names of the individuals were changed, believed for circumventing mandatory testing.
Covid-19 (Dec 15): 1,772 new cases, large construction cluster in KL
The ministry also announced that there are three more deaths - all in Sabah.
Malaysia’s Biggest Logistical Challenge In History — Covid-19 Vaccination
The logistical problem starts right when Pfizer-BioNTech's ultra-cold Covid-19 vaccines reach airplane cargo in KLIA.
In Malaysia, biotech firm MyBig developing answer to Covid-19 screening for travellers
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Local biotech solutions firm MyBig Sdn Bhd is building a system to help Malaysia handle the high-volume Covid-19 testing of foreign arrivals and potentially reopen the country’s borders for tourism. MyBig c…
Avoid religious comments, start alcohol cessation programmes instead, govt told
Former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye says most of the efforts have been carried out with ‘religious overtones’.
Don’t rush a decision on business travel, says MMA
The medical association says the government could explore a proposal to ease restrictions on those from countries with low Covid-19 infection rates.
Two new clusters linked to workplaces detected in KL, Selangor, says Health DG
MOH considering 10-day quarantine period for those now in isolation – Health D-G https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/15/moh-considering-10-day-quarantine-period-for-those-now-in-isolation-health-d-g/ via @@theborneopost
KUALA LUMPUR: The 10-day monitoring and observation period will be considered for those currently undergoing quarantine, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the Health Ministry (MOH) would conduc…
Malaysia records 1,371 new Covid-19 cases, with four deaths | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — Malaysia recorded 1,371 new Covid-19 cases today, as the total number of infections in the country swells to 84,846 cases. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the number of active c…
Malaysia's Top Glove reports death of worker due to COVID-19, first since outbreak at firm
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities lifted a month-long lockdown on dormitories housing Top Glove workers on Monday (Dec 14), even as the firm ...
Covid-19 Alert Systems -- Dr Musa Mohd Nordin
The STFC Traffic Light System (SELamat) was built with several features in mind, including targeting measures at the smallest feasible geographical unit to avoid unnecessary harm.
Dengue cases spike 30.8pc in N. Sembilan, says state exco | Malay Mail
SEREMBAN, Dec 13 — The cumulative number of dengue cases recorded in Negri Sembilan has shown an increase of 30.8 per cent from January to December 5, which is 2,816 cases compared to 2,513 cases recorded in the same period last…
Dr Teo upbeat about fewer Covid-19 cases through vaccination https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/14/dr-teo-upbeat-about-fewer-covid-19-cases-through-vaccination/ via @@theborneopost
MIRI: Malaysia could be turning the corner soon in its battle against the Covid-19 pandemic with the start of mass vaccination next year and the impeccable standard of response of the medical fraternity and other frontliners, Mir…
Health Ministry cuts quarantine for travellers, Covid-19 patients and close contacts from 14 days to 10 | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) today announced that it has revised the quarantine period from two weeks to 10 days for all travellers and close contacts of Covid-19 positive patients. Health director-general…
Govt plans to increase Covid-19 vaccine order to cover 60-70% of M'sians, says Muhyiddin (updated)
Covid-19 (Dec 12): 1,937 new cases, almost 55pct from Klang Valley
Selangor and Kuala Lumpur report 1,061 cases. Johor new cases hit triple digits.
Spike and covid-19 cases expected, public urged not to travel
Sudden spike in Selangor due to increased tests among foreign workers, says Dzulkefly.
Employers told to be wary of middlemen offering Covid-19 tests
KUALA LUMPUR: Employers should be wary of non-healthcare private companies and middlemen offering Covid-19 screening services, said the Malaysian Medi...