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Sabah reports rise in cholera cases

Malaysia aims to become vaccine-manufacturing country [NSTTV]

KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to lower the country’s dependency on acquiring vaccines from other countries, Malaysia will start developing its own soon, said Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Four filthy food processing factories in Bukit Mertajam ordered closed | Malay Mail

BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 14 — The inspection team of Ops Tegar was shocked to find four food processing factories operating in extremely filthy environment in Mengkuang Titi, Sungai Lembu and Tanah Liat, here today. In the operation…

Covid-19: 4 new positive cases in Malaysia today, all imported https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/07/14/covid-19-4-new-positive-cases-in-malaysia-today-all-imported/ via @@theborneopost

KUCHING: Malaysia recorded four new positive Covid-19 cases today, all of which were imported cases, said Ministry of Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said this brings the country’s number of infected cas…

Selangor bans smoking, vaping, alcohol drinking in playgrounds, parks for health reasons | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Selangor has banned smoking and the consumption of alcohol in playgrounds and parks — the first state in Malaysia to do so. State Local Government,...

Health DG: Limit people going to airport

Better occupancy for private healthcare in Q4

Father Gets Covid-19 After Picking Up Returnee Who Tested Negative At Airport

A new cluster in Melaka has emerged involving a Malaysian who returned from Russia.

Poisons Bill Returns To Parliament For Second Reading

MPs will also raise issues on Covid-19, contract doctors, and mental health among others.

Dr Noor Hisham: Malaysia registers seven new Covid-19 cases — six imported, only one from within community | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — A total of seven new Covid-19 infections were recorded in Malaysia up till noon today, six of which are imported cases, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. A statement released by D…

New Covid-19 cluster identified in Melaka

Three positive cases detected after Malaysian returned from Russia on July 5.

New Covid-19 cluster detected in Kuching engineering firm, says Dr Noor Hisham | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The Health Ministry has detected a new Covid-19 cluster in Kuching, Sarawak, where two positive cases have been confirmed so far, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. Dr Noor H…

More info about Covid-19 test kits needed, says MMA

Head of doctors' group says the authorities must be more transparent about the various kits already approved.

Covid-19: 14 new cases recorded in Malaysia today – Health DG https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/07/12/covid-19-14-new-cases-recorded-in-malaysia-today-health-dg/ via @@theborneopost

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 14 Covid-19 new cases were reported today, with 11 of them being local transmissions while the remaining three were import cases. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this takes the…

Verification mandatory for overseas grads seeking registration with medical council

This does not apply to medical practitioners who registered with the MMC before June 1, 2020.

'Brilliant' Malaysian cardiologist becomes an Oxford don

Health DG Noor Hisham says Masliza Mahmod's perseverance and deep passion in clinical research made her an outstanding academic.

IGP: 532 individuals traced for second Covid-19 test | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 ― A total of 532 individuals who went through home quarantine (Home Surveillance Order) but failed to go for the second Covid-19 screening has been traced,” said Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Abdul Ha…

Covid-19 claims another Malaysian life, Health Ministry says eight new cases today | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Malaysia’s death toll from Covid-19 went up to 122 today with the death of a 72-year-old Malaysian man. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah who made the announcement today said the deceas…

‘We’ll focus on screening high-risk groups’

After False Negative Results, MOH Reviews Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Tests

Over 68,000 antigen rapid test kits (RTK) have been run, of which 166 tested positive for coronavirus.

KPJ says occupancy rate already recovering from April's MCO-driven lows - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): KPJ Healthcare Bhd, which saw its occupancy rate drop significantly during the Movement Control Order (MCO) as many chose to delay hospital visits for check-ups and surgeries, is confident the figure will r…

Covid-19 sees more kidney patients opting for home-based dialysis

This should be good news to the health ministry, which has long tried to encourage the option.

What Happened To Malaysia’s Pneumococcal Vaccination Programme?

The government allocated RM60 million in Budget 2020 for pneumococcal vaccination that was supposed to start in June.

Malaysia to have drive-in cinemas soon

DRIVE-IN cinemas may be opening in Malaysia soon, if the operators adhere to the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs).Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said both the Communications and Mul…