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MSCM partners MMA's investment vehicle to digitalise primary healthcare in Malaysia - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 28): MSCM Holdings Bhd, which recently ventured into glove manufacturing, is partnering with Koperasi Persatuan Perubatan Malaysia (KOOP MMA), the investment vehicle for members of the Malaysian Medical Associat…

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Noor Hisham: Follow SOP during long weekend

KUALA LUMPUR: IN conjunction with the long National Day weekend, the Health Ministry has reminded the public to avoid large gatherings, adopt new normal practices and adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) under the rec…

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RMCO extended until Dec 31, says PM

Muhyiddin says penalties for flouting MCO regulations may be increased by two or three times the current amount.

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Covid-19: Malaysia records 10 new cases, eight of them imported - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 28): Malaysia's new Covid-19 cases rose to 10 today — of which eight were imported and two were local transmissions — bringing the total positive cases detected so far to 9,306, according to the Ministry of Heal…

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Unrealistic Shift System Implemented At The Cost Of Frontliners' Livelihoods -- Sabah Medical Officer

Rural areas, smaller districts, and states like Sabah and Sarawak with inadequate infrastructure and limited public transportation are poor candidates for the shift system.

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Events now allowed without restriction on attendees | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News Portal

The State Government, through the Sabah Covid-19 Command Centre, has decided that government and private events can be held without restriction on the number of participants/attendees but would depend on the size of space and phy…

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Men’s health: Debunking common reasons why Malaysian men avoid regular health screening | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Let’s face it. Most people understand the importance and benefits of regular health check-ups, yet many still choose not to undergo one. This was evident among Malaysians in the latest National Health Morbi…

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Contract System Helps Medical Grads: Deputy Health Minister

The criteria for medical officers’ permanent appointments are “strict", says Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.

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Covid-19: Cases dip to five today, all Malaysians | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 ― Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases appears to be on the decline again, with just five infections today compared to six yesterday. The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced three of the five cases to be local transmissi…

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Amanjaya, Kedah to be placed under TEMCO

This will involve 22,360 residents and 265 families, all of whom will be screened by health ministry officials.

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Government Defers Second Reading Of Poisons Bill

The Poisons (Amendment) 2019 Bill proposes incarcerating doctors, dentists, and vets who decline to issue drug prescriptions requested by patients.

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Still no Covid-19 allowances for Sg Buloh Hospital staff? Maybe they submitted incomplete forms, minister says | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba today suggested that medical officers in Sungai Buloh Hospital may have not received their Covid-19 allowances if they submitted incomplete forms. “[To claim the all…

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'Proposal to increase compound depends on feedback and cabinet approval' - let’s hope common sense prevails

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of a proposal to increase the compound for violating standard operating procedures (SOP) that were put in place to prevent further spread of Covid-19 is dependent on public feedback and cabinet ap…

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Malaysia's first oncofertility centre gives hope for cancer patients

KUALA LUMPUR: The nation’s first oncofertility referral centre, known as the Advanced Reproductive Centre (ARC), is set to give hope to cancer patients who want to start a family.

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A Call For Resolution On Issues Faced By Contract Medical Officers -- MMI

We support the suggestion for the Public Service Department (JPA) to offer contracts with longer tenures, such as a 5 + 5 years contract proposal, to all medical officers to allow them sufficient time to complete their respective…

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Kuching MP urges Sarawak to settle outstanding Covid-19 allowances for frontliners | Malay Mail

KUCHING, Aug 26 — Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii today urged the state government to settle the unpaid special allowances that it promised to the frontliners working in the fight against Covid-19. He said he has received complaints and…

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Health Ministry says six new Covid-19 cases today, half from Tawar cluster | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, August 26 — Malaysia has six new Covid-19 cases today, with the majority of them local transmissions and only one infection coming from overseas, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced this afternoon. This puts the…

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Petronas asked to do more to improve S’wak medical facilities https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/08/26/petronas-asked-to-do-more-to-improve-swak-medical-facilities/ via @@theborneopost

MIRI: State Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin has expressed hope that national oil company Petronas will increase its efforts in assisting the Sarawak government to upgrade medical facilities in the state. “Compared to Penins…

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11 new Covid-19 cases today, including 5 primary schoolkids | New Straits Times

PUTRAJAYA: Eleven new Covid-19 cases were recorded in Malaysia today, with five of them being Kedah primary school children linked to the Tawar cluster.

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Pharmaniaga expects Covid-19 vaccine to be available as early as Q1 2021 | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Pharmaniaga Bhd expects Covid-19 vaccine, which is currently undergoing clinical trial in countries such as India and China, will be available in Malaysia in the first or second quarter of 2021, said its acting mana…

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Health Ministry: 1,946 medical, dentistry, pharmacy graduates yet to be placed | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — A total of 1,946 medical, dentistry and pharmacy graduates who have passed the Public Service Commission’s (SPA) screening have not been placed in government service, according to the Ministry of Health (MO…

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MOH Closes Case On Minister With RM1,000 Fine For Breaking Quarantine

Other authorities can still pursue the case, but the Ministry of Health (MOH) considers this matter closed, says Dr Adham Baba.