MMA backs non-home quarantine for returning Malaysians
The association's president says the health ministry's plan will reduce the risk of infection at home.
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‘Stutong cluster’ detected
Contract Medical Officer Pleads For Better Treatment From Malaysian Health Ministry https://www.therakyatpost.com/2020/07/18/contract-medical-officer-pleads-for-better-treatment-from-malaysian-health-ministry/ via @therakyatpost
Subscribe to our new Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates. Malaysian doctors are voicing concerns over their future in the national public healthcare system. Taking the liberty to speak on behalf of his fellow cont…
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Covid-19: Nine new cases for 8,764 total, death toll stays at 122 (updated)
Private GPs Confused By Vague, Impractical Covid-19 Guidelines: MMA
The Malaysian Medical Association also wants the Pathology Laboratory Act to be enforced.
Making doctors pay for own specialisation could cause brain drain, MMA tells health minister | Malaysia | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed its disappointment with the Health Ministry for saying contract doctors must fund their own specialisation studies if they wish to pursue these. MMA presid…
Malaysia set to have first biosimilar production facility in 2024 - The Edge Markets
PUTRAJAYA (July 17): Malaysia is set to have its first commercial biosimilar production facility in 2024 through a joint venture involving Government-backed impact investment company VentureTECH, Duopharma Biotech Bhd and South K…
More than 250 people allowed for indoor concerts, stage plays
However, SOPs on social distancing, disinfection and duration need to be observed.
Perikatan Continues Pakatan’s Drug Price Control Proposal
MOH and KPDNHEP are preparing a price control mechanism for medicines, says Dr Adham Baba.
Doctors Need Longer Contracts, Malaysia Lacks Specialists, Medical Groups Say
Contract doctors are not eligible for local postgraduate specialisation courses even if they are self-funded.
Malaysia Now Has 4 New Covid-19 Clusters https://www.therakyatpost.com/2020/07/17/malaysia-now-has-4-new-covid-19-clusters/ via @therakyatpost
The Health Ministry revealed today, 17th July, that four new Covid-19 clusters has emerged along with 18 new cases.
Covid-19: 18 new positive cases recorded in Malaysia today, total at 8,755 https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/07/17/covid-19-18-new-positive-cases-recorded-in-malaysia-today-total-at-8755/ via @@theborneopost
KUCHING: Malaysia recorded 18 new positive Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total cumulative tally of cases to 8,755. According to a Ministry of Health (MOH) spokesperson, 10 were imported cases while the remaining eight were l…
Minister Claims Imported Sofosbuvir Supply Enough For Malaysian Hepatitis C Patients
MOH said last November that 4,500 Malaysians were treated with generics of sofosbuvir.
Malaysia Sampled 870,000 People For Covid-19, Testing Rate Like South Korea: MOH
The antigen rapid test kit’s sensitivity level has increased to 90% from 84.4%, says the Health DG.
Tracking of contacts escalates following Covid-19 death in Kuching | Malay Mail
KUCHING, July 16 — The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) is actively conducting random contact trackings following the death of a senior citizen due to Covid-19, last week. JPBN chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas…
MOH plans to put returnees in quarantine centres, hotels, says Dr Noor Hisham | Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, July 16 — The Health Ministry (MoH) will look into the possibility of placing individuals who need to undergo Home Surveillance Order in quarantine centres or hotels. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdull…
Citing Forced Labor Concerns, US Bars Gloves Made by Malaysian Firm
Order does not affect products produced by Top Glove’s four plants in Thailand.
Rapid test kit antigen at airports effective
PUTRAJAYA: It is effective to use the rapid test kit antigen (RTK-Ag) at the airports to screen those entering Malaysia for Covid-19, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Covid-19 update: Three new cases, bringing total to 8,737, no new deaths
5 new Covid-19 cases
One is an imported case involving a non-citizen allowed to enter the country for work.
Selangor allocates RM42m for B40 insurance plan, says MB | Malay Mail
SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The Selangor government has allocated about RM42 million to provide health insurance plan to 85,000 families from the B40 group in the state, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said, all the reci…
Health ministry warns of 9 cosmetic products containing poison
It warns that they contain mercury and hydroquinone.
Dr Noor Hisham announces Covid-19 guidelines and SOPs for Malaysia’s flood relocation centres | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Health Ministry has developed a series of guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP) for temporary relocation centres in states currently affected by flash floods. Its director-general Datuk Dr…