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Malaysians take volunteerism to new heights despite COVID-19

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1,123 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

There were 1,143 recoveries, bringing the total number of those discharged to 60,204.

CMCO extended to Dec 20 in KL, Selangor, Sabah; ends in Putrajaya tomorrow | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The conditional movement control order (CMCO) will be extended to December 20 for Kuala Lumpur and virtually all of Selangor and Sabah instead of ending tomorrow as previously scheduled due to the high numbe…

Almost 500 clinics registered under Socso's Covid-19 screening programme, says MMA

MOH fears vaping will cost Malaysia more than potential tax income, seeks tight controls on industry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The Malaysian government should impose strict controls on the local vape industry, the Health Ministry has said. In a written parliamentary reply yesterday, the Health Ministry also shared its concerns that…

Eight hospitals to conduct Phase 3 clinical trial for Covid-19 vaccine — Health DG - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 4): Phase 3 clinical trial for a Covid-19 vaccine from China will be conducted in eight hospitals under the Ministry of Health (MOH), said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.He said the clinica…

Covid-19 (Dec 4): 1,141 new cases, no deaths

UPDATED 8.03PM | COVID-19 | No deaths have been reported today for the first time in nearly a month.

Covid-19: Pahang doctor recalls experience serving in Sabah, urges Malaysians not to waste the efforts of frontliners | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, Dec 3 — Medical frontliners have had a tough year, to say the least. Malaysian frontliners are no exception as they have had to endure many challenges this year in their bid to “flatten the curve” of the Covid-19 p…

Covid-19 (Dec 3): 1,075 new cases, 11 deaths

UPDATED 6.50PM | This is the second-highest number of Covid-19-related deaths reported in a single day.

Covid-19 (Dec 2): 851 new cases, Johor now a hotspot

UPDATED 6.50PM | The number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care has reached a new record at 122.

Junior docs urged to add skills

PETALING JAYA: Experts have advised junior doctors to upskill themselves to stand a chance of gaining permanent employment in an extremely challenging...

Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare names new group CEO

by TMR/ pic by TMR RAMSAY Sime Darby Health Care has appointed Raymond Chong as its new CEO effective Monday. Chong is

Covid-19: Malaysian brand launches face mask made of coffee yarn to combat plastic pollution | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, Dec 2 — It’s not just human health that’s suffering as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mother Nature is struggling with a new wave of plastic pollution as millions of single-use face masks are thrown away daily…

No, Malaysians Aren’t Lab Rats For Covid-19 Vaccine. We Actually Have A Plan https://www.therakyatpost.com/2020/12/01/no-malaysians-arent-lab-rats-for-covid-19-vaccine-we-actually-have-a-plan/ via @therakyatpost

During the Health Ministry’s daily Covid-19 update live press conference yesterday, a question was posed to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on Malaysia’s procurement of a vaccine.

Penang Hill Corporation wins 'MSOSH OSH Gold Class 1 Award'

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) has been awarded the “MSOSH OSH Gold Class 1 Award” under the public sector and statutory bodies category by the Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) for the high…

New Covid-19 cases up to 1,472; Selangor tops list with 891 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — Selangor topped the number of new positive Covid-19 cases today with 891 out of a total of 1,472 new cases, the Health Ministry reported today. The bulk of Selangor’s cases come from the workplace Teratai cl…

Low-income households continue to face health problems, shorter life expectancy

This is despite the health of Malaysians improving as a whole over the last 20 years, says a research paper.

Malaysians With HIV Seek Telehealth After Pandemic Disruptions

One in five people living with HIV in Malaysia reported a decrease in taking routine HIV tests, while one-third of individuals at-risk reduced frequency of tests.

Malaysian AIDS Foundation's 100,000 Steps to End AIDS virtual walk sees 1,000 participants | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — Some 1,000 people have signed up for Malaysian AIDS Foundation's (MAF) 100,000 Steps to End AIDS virtual walk event starting today. It will run until December 31. Aimed at raising funds for the underprivileg…

Free pneumococcal vaccination for children at health clinics starts today - The Edge Markets

RAUB (Dec 1): The free pneumococcal vaccination under the National Immunisation Programme for children begins simultaneously today at the Ministry of Health (MoH) health clinics nationwide, and will benefit 500,000 children each…

Pharmaniaga sets up task force as it gears up to distribute Covid-19 vaccine - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 30): Pharmaniaga Bhd said it has set up a task force as it gears up to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine, which is expected to be available at the end of the first quarter next year, nationwide.Pharmaniaga group m…

Mandatory Covid-19 screenings for foreign workers start tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: Beginning tomorrow, employers will have to conduct Covid-19 screening tests for foreign workers at several factories identified by the H...

More education needed to win over ‘vaccine-cautious’ parents, say Malaysian paediatricians | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, Nov 30 — Education and awareness on vaccines should be ramped up to prevent anti-vaxxer ideologies from taking root in society, urged Malaysian paediatricians. This comes in light of the transition to a hexavalent…

More public awareness needed to dispel stigma, discrimination faced by people living with HIV/AIDS, says health expert | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — When her husband passed away on May 11 this year, Yati (not her real name) felt her world crumbling. Yati is HIV positive and so was her husband. As such, he had been her only source of emotional support. “…