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14-Day Quarantine Rule Depends On Current Government Directives

The incubation period of the coronavirus is around three to 14 days; 97.5% of patients only develop symptoms within 11.5 days.

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First Covid-19 vaccine, then Sarawak polls, says think tank

Galen Centre says healthcare system could collapse because parties don't know how to run election campaigns without gatherings, like in Sabah, which resulted in the third wave.

MMA slams inaction over better housing standards for workers

The human resources ministry previously said it would start enforcement on Sept 1.

Muhyiddin: Malaysia in China’s Covid-19 vaccine priority recipient list

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Malaysia has been listed as one of the countries to be given priority to receive the Covid-19 from China which will be distributed soon, according to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. In his posting on Facebook tod…

Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins four awards

Lung Cancer Not Just A Male Smoker’s Problem

Lung cancer is preventable and potentially curable if detected at an early stage, says the Lung Cancer Network Malaysia.

Health Ministry’s Budget 2021 Remains Opaque In Parliament

Dr Adham Baba did not answer questions on the budget cut for public health, nor on the impact of transferring drug allocations out of individual departments on clinicians.

Dr Noor Hisham acknowledges private health sector’s support in Covid-19 fight

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah yesterday extended his ministry’s appreciation of the private health sector for its role in the nation's efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. This c…

Eye Patient Numbers At Public Hospitals Plunge Amid Pandemic

Eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy can also occur among young people, especially those with diabetes, says Dr Adham Baba.

Sabah’s overwhelmed Covid-19 test facilities need more than RM1.46m, says ex-deputy CM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — A Sabah Opposition MP has urged the government to do more for the state’s overwhelmed Covid-19 test facilities. Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius, who is the Tuaran MP and former Sabah deputy chief minister, said t…

Health Ministry ready to absorb more contract staff members - Adham

PARLIAMENT | Minister says this will be based on available vacancies, priority will be given to East M'sians.

Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases plunge to 970, eclipsed by 2,348 full recoveries | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 ― The Health director-general reported just 970 new Covid-19 cases in his daily briefing today, a drastic decline from yesterday’s record high of 2,188. Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also disclosed that 2,3…

Covid-19 (Nov 24): Another record with 2,188 new cases

COVID-19 | This is the first time Malaysia has recorded more than 2,000 infections in a day.

Adham: 28% Of Malaysia’s Covid-19 Deaths Happened Before Treatment Sought

Sabah comprised 54% of Malaysia’s 300 Covid-19 deaths as of Nov 10.

Bukit Gasing rep makes RM70 private Covid-19 testing available to all

Rajiv Rishyakaran says he was able to negotiate a bulk deal, making the tests significantly cheaper.

Doulas not recognised as midwives, banned from giving medical advice [NSTTV]

KUALA LUMPUR: Doulas are not recognised as midwives in Malaysia and are prohibited from giving medical advice to new mothers, the Dewan Rakyat heard today.

Dr Noor Hisham: Pneumococcal vaccine available at public health facilities by December | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — The pneumococcal vaccination provided free under the National Immunisation Programme for Children, will be available at public health facilities beginning December 1. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor…

Dr Noor Hisham: Ambulance driver who died after ferrying Covid-19 patient in Perak tested negative for coronavirus | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — An ambulance driver who died after transporting a Covid-19 patient in Perak yesterday, had tested negative for the virus, confirmed Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said that the…

Has the coronavirus found Malaysia’s Archilles heel?

Advanced Breast Cancer Patient Living Eight Years On

The math teacher has inspired many people with her story as she is still active -- working, climbing mountains, and trekking, says the Breast Cancer Welfare Association.

Teratai cluster: 'The virus has spread beyond factory workers' circle' | New Straits Times

PUTRAJAYA: The Teratai cluster which contributed the largest number of new positive cases today, has an infection rate of 43.8 per cent, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.

MoH mulls guideline to protect green zones - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 23): The Health Ministry is considering coming up with criteria and action plans for the green zones to prevent getting Covid-19 infection coming in from the red zones.Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham…

Covid-19 (Nov 23): Malaysia sets another new record with 1,884 new cases

Over 1,000 of the cases were from the Teratai cluster linked to workers at Top Glove's factories.