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Kedah’s Sivagangga Cluster Spreads To Perlis, Penang

The Sivagangga cluster has three generations of spread of Covid-19.

LETTER | Rationalise bond for contract doctors on JPA scholarships

LETTER | The problems arose when the contract system for the employment of doctors in the public sector was introduced in 2017.

Court rules doctor, 87, can work as long as he wishes

Judge Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid says a 1963 assurance given by Assunta's Mother Mary Xavier overrides the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012.

PJ hotels turn into quarantine centres, residents fume over lack of notice

Building’s residents see buses enter their compound to unload passengers between 5pm and 6pm.

Covid-19: 13 eateries in Seberang Perai ordered closed for violating SOP | Malay Mail

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 6 ― Thirteen eateries in the Seberang Perai district were ordered closed after they were found to have violated the standard operating procedure (SOP) since the enforcement of the conditional movement control…

Sivagangga cluster may be linked to ‘super spreader’ virus strain — Health D-G - The Edge Markets

"There is a high probability that this is a ‘super spreader’ virus strain. However we need to test the sample in laboratories to see the genomic sequence of the virus.”KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 6): Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor H…

Looking for reusable face masks? These Malaysian brands help B40 women, refugees make a living | Malay Mail

Sarawak And Sabah Have Fewer Doctors Than WHO Target, MP Tells Minister

The nationwide doctor-to-population ratio does not paint the full picture of reality on the ground, especially in rural areas, says Dr Kelvin Yii.

No compulsory face mask for students yet due to cost factor, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob adds that the Health Ministry is researching on reusable face masks as a more viable option.

Former deputy health minister tells Putrajaya to be crystal clear on face mask ruling | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The government must remove any room to interpret its decision to mandate face masks in public spaces to prevent potential abuse and corruption, said former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. He said th…

Covid-19: Sabah tightens SOP as cases increase | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 6 ― Sabah has decided to tighten standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) to control the spread of Covid-19 following the rise in the number of cases in the state. C…

Minister: RM1.20 face mask price ceiling to be lowered | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The government will lower the RM1.20 maximum price for surgical face masks, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi. He...

Repeal or amend law on suicide — Malaysian Mental Health Association | Malay Mail

AUGUST 6 — Malaysian Mental Health Association calls for a total repeal or amendments to Section 309 of the Penal Code which punishes those who survive a suicide attempt with up to a year in jail, a fine, or both, if convicted. J…

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Dr Noor Hisham urges Putrajaya, Singapore to streamline SOPs before allowing resumption of cross-border travel | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Malaysia and Singapore need to streamline the standard operating procedures (SOPs) before allowing cross-border travel between the two countries to resume after being halted since March due to the Covid-19 p…

After Ismail Sabri says fines annulled, police say checks show zero summons issued to those who did not wear masks in private vehicles | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The police disclosed that not a single summons was issued to members of the public for failure to wear face masks in private vehicles, since their use became mandatory on public transport from August 1. Resp…

Malaysia Studying Covid-19 Vaccine For Animal Testing

More than 150 coronavirus vaccines are in development around the world.

Raising concern over unqualified doctors

Confused? Here's when and where to wear masks

CORONAVIRUS | The list was released after netizens complained about the ambiguity surrounding the enforcement.

Rural areas in East Malaysia still lacking proper healthcare, says MP

Kuching MP Kelvin Yii says greater investment into public healthcare is urgently needed in rural areas.

New Covid-19 cases surge to 21: Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR: After recording just one case yesterday, Malaysia today saw a surge in Covid-19 with 21 new cases, 15 of which are imported infections i...

MOH Allows Private Clinics, Hospitals To Test Low-Risk People For Covid-19

The antigen rapid tests must be conducted in specific rooms or booths with good ventilation flow.

Kedah’s Sivagangga cluster: What its emergence tells us about Malaysia’s Covid-19 fight | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 ― The Sivagangga cluster of Covid-19 cases in Kedah has kept the state on alert in just one week since it has been announced, but what do we know about it and what cautionary lesson can we take from it? Here’s…

Don't take it easy just yet, Dr Noor Hisham reminds Malaysians | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has cautioned Malaysians against taking it easy in the fight against Covid-19.