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Economists: Malaysia’s wins against Covid-19 not paying economic dividends | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Malaysia’s relative success in containing the Covid-19 pandemic still resulted in the worst economy of the region currently, according to a sombre analysis from Bloomberg’s economics team. Commenting on the…

Covid-19 virus with D614G mutation detected in Malaysia – Dr Noor Hisham https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/08/16/covid-19-virus-with-d614g-mutation-detected-in-malaysia-dr-noor-hisham/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): The Malaysian Institute for Medical Research has detected a D614G type mutation as a result of isolation and culture tests on three cases from the Sivagangga patient-under-investigation (PUI) Cluster and on…

Face mask: Public can appeal for compound reduction - Ismail Sabri

TANJUNG MALIM: The public can still appeal for a reduction of the RM1,000 compound issued on those caught not wearing face masks in crowded places. Se...

COVID-19: Virus mutasi D614G super spreader dikesan di Malaysia - Dr Noor Hisham | Astro Awani http://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/covid-19-virus-mutasi-d614g-super-spreader-dikesan-di-malaysia-dr-noor-hisham-255399#.XzhwHOX1ePs.twitter via @501awani

Mutasi jenis D614G ini 10 kali lebih mudah menjangkiti individu lain dan mudah merebak sekiranya disebar oleh individu 'super spreader'.

Lessons learnt from Covid-19 pandemic to tackle non-communicable diseases epidemic in Malaysia — Doctors of Public Health candidates from University of Malaya | Malay Mail

AUGUST 15 — We agonise over the findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2019. Around one in every five Malaysian adults have diabetes, one in three have high blood pressure, four in ten have high blood cholester…

No 'red zones' in Penang, says mayor

With new Covid-19 cases, three mainland areas and one on the island are declared yellow zones.

Covid-19: Malaysia has 26 new cases today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Health director-general Datuk Seri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced 26 new Covid-19 cases for Malaysia today, but no deaths. He said six patients are still under intensive care, one of whom is intubated. H…

Not enough organ donors, laments foundation

Dr Fadhlina Zakaria of the National Kidney Foundation says more than 20,000 patients are on the waiting list for organ transplants.

Many hospitals now cashless-friendly

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is now adopting the cashless electronic payment methods for healthcare services at 139 hospitals, 144 health clinics and four health institutes nationwide.

The Facts Of Unwanted Pregnancies, Abortions, And Baby Dumping -- Dr SP Choong

Without safe abortion services and if all unplanned pregnancies continued to term, shelters and baby hatches would be totally overwhelmed by demand.

RM1 Ceiling Price May Cause Shoddy Face Mask Production: Pharmacists

Pharmacist groups say face mask costs are higher in East Malaysia because of expensive sea freight and air cargo.

Sexual health: Meet Kakak and Adik Kondom, the duo educating Malaysians despite criticism (VIDEO) | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — Two Malaysian women are spearheading an online series named Kakak Kondom to educate the youth about all things related to sexual health. Kakak Kondom host Azryn Azhari Arshad and her co-host Najwa A’liah F…

20 new infections, as new cluster in Kedah detected

The health ministry also says seven people recovered in the last 24 hours.

MOH: Source of Covid-19 infections in Kurau, Meranti and Tawar clusters yet to be detected | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) said today it is still determining the source of infections that led to three new clusters in Kurau, Meranti and Tawar. On its social media accounts, the ministry said early inv…

Health minister: Kedah districts not under TEMCO just yet, NSC still in midst of risk assessment | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 — The National Security Council (NSC), along with the Ministry of Health (MOH), are currently undertaking risk assessment exercises for several districts in Kedah as more and more areas have been infected by Cov…

Five Malaysian hospitals receive world recognition for outstanding stroke care | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 —The World Stroke Organisation (WSO) has recognised five Malaysian hospitals for achieving international standards in their stroke care practices. The...

MOH yet to see Russian Covid-19 vaccine data

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham tells reporters there are many unanswered questions about the vaccine.

Pharmaceutical bodies slam price reduction for 3-ply face masks

Groups question lack of discussion with stakeholders, saying one blanket ceiling price cannot be used for different grades of masks.

Wearing Purdah May Not Prevent Covid-19, Masks Still Better: Experts

MOH to build health laboratory complex in Kuching

A HEALTH Laboratory Complex, which includes an Infectious Disease Laboratory, will be built in Kuching, Sarawak, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).The ministry in a written reply in the Dewan Rakyat today said initial wor…

Covid-19: 15 new cases, including nine from new cluster detected in Tawar, Kedah | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — Malaysia saw 15 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, nine of which were from a new cluster detected in Tawar, Kedah. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the new cases raises the to…

MoH investigating if new Tawar cluster in Kedah linked to Sivagangga cluster – Health D-G - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): The Ministry of Health (MoH) is investigating whether the new Tawar cluster in Kedah is linked to the earlier Sivagangga cluster that also emerged in the same State, said Health director-general Datuk Dr No…