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Khairy: 'Not limited to Pharmaniaga and Duopharma'

KUALA LUMPUR: The selection of companies to package the Covid-19 vaccine, once it is found, will not be limited to Pharmaniaga and Duopharma, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Covid-19: Getting our SOPs right—Amar-Singh HSS and Lim Swee Im | Malay Mail

JULY 27 — We all know we are in this pandemic for the long haul and may need to maintain prevention measures for the next two to three years. This means we need sustainable measures that all of us can adhere to and keep for anoth…

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Covid-19: Health D-G warns of third wave if Malaysians continue to flout SOP - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (July 27): Malaysia is set to be hit by a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic if the people continue to be complacent about complying with the standard operating procedure (SOP), such as wearing face masks and practisin…

Mandatory jail sentence for refusing alcohol tests under new bill

The alcohol limits in breathalyser, blood and urine tests will also be reduced to comply with WHO standards.

Does the type of face mask you wear matter? Fmr deputy health minister Dr Lee explains

PETALING JAYA: Putting on a mask is the best safeguard against Covid-19, no matter what kind of face covering it is. The best are the N95 or three-ply...

Dr Noor Hisham: Seven new Covid-19 cases, three involved local transmission among Malaysians | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Malaysia today recorded seven new Covid-19 cases of which three cases were transmitted locally. Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the three cases involving Malaysians were…

School in neighbourhood with nine Covid-19 cases mandates face masks

CORONAVIRUS | SK Taman Bukit Tiram says children must put on face masks at all times while in school.

MOH, MOE to conduct survey on Malaysian students’ mental health, says Dr Adham | Malay Mail

KOTA TINGGI, July 26 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will conduct a survey to collect data on the level of mental health of school students in the country in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE). Its minister Datuk S…

Deputy minister: Health Ministry encourages public to donate blood to maintain supply during Covid-19 pandemic | Malay Mail

TAIPING, July 26 — The Health Ministry is encouraging the public to continue donating blood to ensure the supply is always sufficient, especially during emergencies. Deputy minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said there was a nee…

Malaysia’s movement control order may be enforced again if COVID-19 cases reach three digits

KOTA BHARU, Kelantan: Malaysia will re-implement the movement control order (MCO) if the number of COVID-19 cases in the ...

Report to health clinics or face penalties, Dr Noor Hisham warns Covid-19 home quarantine delinquents | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — A total of 2,897 individuals under compulsory home quarantine have yet to report to their nearest health clinics with the results of their second Covid-19 tests, Heath director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham…

Malaysia records first Covid-19 death in more than a week, 13 new cases

CORONAVIRUS | This brings the death toll from the pandemic to 124.

In RMCO, medical association sees best chance for govt to initiate health sector reforms | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today urged Putrajaya to use the ongoing recovery movement control order (RMCO) to initiate much-needed reforms in the healthcare sector. It said the Covid-19 pandem…

Masks flying off shelves, again

KUALA LUMPUR: Face masks are back in demand after the government announced that wearing them is mandatory in crowded places and public transport effective Aug 1.

Restaurant operators say smokers flouting no-smoking ban

SDMC to convene special Covid-19 meeting tomorrow | New Straits Times

Covid-19: Sarawak hospital closed to public, staff quarantined | New Straits Times

Don't threaten people into SOP compliance, Putrajaya told

The CEO of a think tank asks for proof that harsh penalties will improve obedience

Health Minister: Daily capacity testing for Covid-19 now increased to 37,000

Health Ministry: Infrared thermometers do not cause brain damage | Malay Mail

BAGAN SERAI, July 25 — The Health Ministry has not received any report on claims that the usage of infrared thermometers to check body temperature will have an adverse impact on the brain. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi G…

Dr Noor Hisham: Two new Covid-19 clusters detected in Johor and Sarawak | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — The Health Ministry has uncovered two new Covid-19 clusters known as the Bukit Tiram cluster and Kuching construction site...

Malaysia reports 23 new Covid-19 cases today, with 2 new clusters found - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 25): Malaysia recorded 23 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending noon today, with two new clusters detected, bringing the country's confirmed infections to 8,884.This continued the climb it reported yes…

Kuching Nears Red Status, Inter-Division Movement Discouraged

MOH reports three fresh clusters in KL, Selangor, and Pahang, and 21 new Covid-19 cases nationwide.