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CMCO gets mixed reactions from state governments | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The government’s decision to implement conditional movement control order (CMCO) starting tomorrow, has received mixed reactions from state governments. For example, Terengganu would implement the CMCO tomor…

MOH says new Covid-19 cluster found in KL construction site | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) said today it has found a new Covid-19 cluster dubbed the “construction cluster” in Kuala Lumpur. In his daily Covid-19 press conference, director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Ab…

2 Covid-19 deaths and 122 new cases reported

A total of 87 people have recovered and have been discharged from hospital.

To mass test or not to mass test

Penang latest to decline reopening of economy tomorrow | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, May 3 — The movement control order (MCO) in Penang will still be in force tomorrow while the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) will be enforced from May 8 onwards, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announce…

Conditional MCO: Kedah hits pause, Selangor to slow implementation

They are hesitant about easing the movement control order restrictions next Monday.

A message to Malaysia from Health D-G Dr Noor Hisham | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Alhamdulilah and thank you, to all on the frontlines and those behind the scenes who have played pivotal roles in flattening the curve. My deepest gratitude to everyone in the Health Ministry (MOH) especially,…

War against Covid-19 still ongoing but battlefield has changed, says Health DG

Health D-G: Don’t rush to restart work on Monday, make sure all precautions are taken | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the move to let most businesses reopen on May 4 did not mean it was necessary for all to do so at once He again stressed the importance for the public…

Malaysia may be location for Covid-19 vaccine trials — Health DG - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (May 2): Malaysia may be the next location in testing the Covid-19 vaccine for the third phase, said health director-general (DG) Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.The vaccine that is produced in China, has not been comp…

Bucking Putrajaya, Sarawak won’t reopen for business on Monday | Malay Mail

KUCHING, May 2 — Sarawak has decided not to allow the reopening of businesses on May 4 under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced yesterday, the State Disaster Management…

Covid-19: 105 new cases, 116 recoveries in Malaysia – Health DG https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/05/02/covid-19-105-new-cases-116-recoveries-in-malaysia-health-dg/ via @@theborneopost

KUCHING: Malaysia recorded 105 new positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases as of 12pm today, bringing the total cumulative tally to 6,176, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Out of the 105, he…

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What you need to know about the conditional movement control order | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today announced the conditional movement control order (CMCO) with various economic and social activities allowed, from May 4, subject to the conditions and standard o…

Health D-G: Decision to relax MCO made jointly | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The reopening of the economy was decided collectively by the entire government after considering the need to balance efforts to control the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and the consequences to businesses,…

Over 40pc drop in emergency cases during MCO, says Fire D-G | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, May 1 — The number of emergency cases involving fire, road accidents and water rescue had dropped to over 40 per cent nationwide, since the movement control order (MCO) was enforced on March 18. Fire and Rescue Departm…

Public encouraged to wear face mask when businesses reopen on May 4 under CMCO, says Health D-G | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, May 1 — Wearing surgical mask in public is not mandatory but encouraged, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today, as the majority of economic sectors and businesses are now allowed to reopen su…

Health DG: Comply with SOP or industrial premises will be shut down - The Edge Markets

PUTRAJAYA (May 1): All business and industrial premises which fail to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the Ministry of Health (MOH) while operating under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) will…

Chinese experts impressed by Malaysia's handling of Covid-19 [NSTTV]

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese healthcare experts, who are here to assist Malaysian authorities in the fight against Covid-19, are impressed with the country’s capability in containing the spread of the virus.

Conditional MCO might cause third wave of infections, say health experts

They say the MCO should have continued as scheduled until May 12.

Covid-19: 69 new cases, death toll now at 103

MCO: Sabah Health Dept urges parents of students coming home to cooperate over mandatory quarantine

Insurance companies can give back what they saved during MCO

The millions of ringgit in savings should be donated to improving Malaysia’s healthcare system.