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14,003 reports from 2017–2026, collected from the Malaysian Medical News Telegram channel.

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Health D-G: Those aged 26-30 and 56-60 more at risk of Covid-19 because frequently out of homes | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31— Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today revealed that two age groups, those aged 26-30 and 56-60, accounted for the highest number of new Covid-19 cases. In his daily Covid-19 press con…

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Minister: FAMA to set up fresh goods markets across Malaysia to prevent crowding during MCO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) will set up markets for fresh and wet goods nationwide, so as to overcome the problem of congestion and crowds at wet markets during the ongoing extende…

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Johor to commence public sanitisation in all districts today

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Public sanitisation or decontamination operation on Covid-19 in all districts in the state will start with Batu Pahat from today until April 14. State Health and Environment Committee chairman R.Vidyanant…

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Pharmacists warn sudden price cap on face masks could cause shortage

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The government’s decision to cap the price of the 3-ply face masks at RM1.50 could cause a supply shortage, pharmacists have warned, as they raised concern that the policy’s effect on margins could force…

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FT minister says won't cancel Ramadan bazaars, but will better manage human traffic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The management of Ramadan bazaars in the Federal Territories will be modified from this year to prevent congestion at the stalls, said Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. He said the ministr…

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Malaysians from abroad to be sent to quarantine centres, says NSC

CORONAVIRUS | Families are advised not to pick them up from airports.

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Dedication of health workers to combat Covid-19 is amazing — Health DG - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): After 67 days combating the Covid-19 outbreak since the first case emerged on Jan 25, health workers have emerged as the frontliners who have toiled to fight the virus which has claimed thousands of lives…

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Malaysia receives 100,000 face masks from China’s Tencent, Fosun foundations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 ― Two foundations from China have extended assistance to Malaysia by donating 100,000 face masks in the effort to battle the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Tencent Foundation in partnership with Fosun Fou…

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Covid-19: It’s a lonely journey for patients - Dr Redza

CORONAVIRUS | With no one allowed to visit, Covid-19 victims and PUI cases must face their fate in hospital alone.

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Health personnel 'camp' three days on Pulau Gaya to contain Covid-19

KOTA KINABALU: The state’s healthcare personnel had spent three days on Pulau Gaya here to conduct prevention of and control Covid-19 infection among the islanders.

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Covid-19: Kuantan, Muar, Kulai now orange zones, Hulu Langat in Selangor is nation's top red zone

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Kuantan in Pahang and the Johor districts of Muar and Kulai are the latest additions to Malaysia's list of Covid-19 orange zones or hotspots that are just one category below red zones, the latest data rel…

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Private doctors will be hard hit by new MCO rules, says MMA

The Malaysian Medical Association says it fears many GPs will go out of business

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Price too low, face mask producer says will stop output

Ideal Healthcare Sdn Bhd says local producers are hampered by import duties and higher cost of raw materials

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EMCO: Selangor govt to supply food in Sungai Lui starting night of March 30 - The Edge Markets

SHAH ALAM (March 30): The Selangor government will from tonight start supplying food items to all households in the Sungai Lui area in Hulu Langat, that has been subjected to an Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).Menteri Besa…

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Experts raise concerns over ongoing nationwide disinfection operation https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/579686/experts-raise-concerns-over-ongoing-nationwide-disinfection-operation via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: It is highly crucial that all personnel carrying out Covid-19 cleaning and disinfection operations nationwide to be properly informed and trained on sanitisation procedures.

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Putrajaya scoffs at ‘anti-viral health tag’, explains has no benefit at all | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has downplayed a “health tag” that is sold for around RM60 each, with bogus claims that it has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties that can curb Covid-19 infections. Heal…

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Health D-G pleads with relief NGOs to abide by MCO to minimise Covid-19 risks | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Relief NGOs have been advised today to follow the rules and regulations set by the government during the movement control order (MCO) to lessen risks of them infected with Covid-19. Health Director-Genera…

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Covid-19: Kubang Pasu Red Crescent produces face shields for healthcare workers | Malay Mail

JITRA, March 30 — The Kubang Pasu chapter of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has taken the initiative to produce face shields for the use of healthcare personnel in Kedah and Perlis involved in combating the Covid-19 pa…

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Intel Malaysia donates RM2 million assist healthcare professionals in combating COVID-19

KUALA LUMPUR: Intel Malaysia is donating over RM2 Million to assist healthcare professionals in combating COVID-19 in the country.

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New restrictions may inadvertently cause more infections

Shorter business hours may lead to more people in crowded spaces and defeat the purpose of limiting the exposure to infection.

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Sabah seeks OK to bring specialist doctors from China

The doctors will also train the state’s medical officers and personnel on dealing with the Covid-19 crisis.

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Police to deploy drones to monitor areas under EMCO | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will deploy its drone unit to monitor seven villages in Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat, Selangor which are currently under the enhanced movement order control (EMCO). Inspector-G…