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Extra RM160mil to fight second wave

PRIME Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced an additional allocation of RM160 million to be channelled to 26 hospitals to contain the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Covid-19: Doctors call for urgent additional funding for Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should consider more allocation for the Health Ministry to fend off the Covid-19 pandemic and cushion the economic impact of the fast-spreading disease.

Six private hospitals in Negri Sembilan limit visitor access to help battle Covid-19 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Six private hospitals in Negri Sembilan has restricted visitor access to its premises in order to support the movement control order (MCO) issued by the government. In a joint statement, Columbia Asia Hos…

Contract medical officers, asked to help fight Covid-19, told by Health Ministry they won’t get a pay raise | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Contract medical officers employed through the country’s public hospitals and clinics say they are staring at a bleak future after learning that their contracts had been extended for just another two year…

Sarawak identifies four possible Covid-19 clusters | Malay Mail

KUCHING, March 20 — Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the state Disaster Management Committee has identified four clusters as possible local sources of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state. He said th…

Health Ministry advises against overeating, keeping track of your daily consumption during stay at home period | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — During this “stay at home” period, constantly snacking can pose as a problem which could lead to unwanted weight gain and even worse, chronic diseases. In an advisory, the Ministry of Health’s Nutrition D…

Miti: Companies operating during MCO must issue permission letters to employees | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Companies that are allowed to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period must provide letters of permission to their employees who are working to facilitate their movement in case they are sto…

Malaysia's Covid-19 cases soar to 1,030

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has announced 130 new Covid-19 cases as of noon today, bringing the tally to 1,030.

MCO: No visiting tourist attractions, cancel holiday plans, says Tourism ministry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Members of the public are restricted from visiting tourists attractions for social activities during the Movement Control Order (MCO) from March 18-31. They are also advised not to continue with their hol…

On the involvement of the Malaysian Armed Forces — Liew Chin Tong | Malay Mail

MARCH 20 — I understand that there are many who are concerned about Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement of the Army to assist the Police in patrolling from Sunday onwards. I was asked during a phone…

Get private hospitals to help combat Covid-19 - now

Only government hospitals are treating Covid-19 patients and they will soon be overwhelmed. We need private hospitals to do their duty

Symptom-free people can take COVID-19 test at home - Health Ministry - The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (March 20): People who do not have symptoms can take the COVID-19 test at home without having to go to a health facility, according to the Health Ministry.In an FAQ (frequently asked questions) response, it said thos…

Uncooperative M'sians making life difficult for medical staff

UK-based Malaysian doctor debunks health minister’s claim drinking warm water offers protection against Covid-19 (VIDEO) | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — United Kingdom-based Malaysian trainee surgeon Dr Nur Amalina Che Bakri has debunked a claim made by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba that drinking warm water can help to prevent the Covid-19 infe…

Covid-19 claims third person in Malaysia, reported to have attended tabligh gathering

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — A third person has died from Covid-19 in Malaysia, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced tonight. In a brief Facebook post, he said that the National Crisis Preparedness and Resp…

Sabah's first Covid-19 case in Tawau dies | Daily Express Online - Sabah's Leading News Portal

Sabah's first Covid-19 case here died on Friday, Daily Express has been able to confirm

Covid-19 infects 15 of Malaysia’s doctors, medical workers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Several healthcare personnel from the public and private sector have become the latest statistics of the Covid-19 pandemic. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 12 of his ministry’s…

Be truthful, urges DG after Covid-19 patients withhold crucial info

Hisham warns it is a crime to conceal information and rues how the callous behaviour puts healthcare workers at risk.

Army to be deployed on Sunday to help police monitor

UPDATED 4.09PM | CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri says this is to ensure people stay at home.

Retired doctors to be roped in if virus situation worsens

With latest jump, Malaysia now has fourth highest number of Covid-19 cases in Asia

Police officers remind Malaysians to stay home while country fights deadly Covid-19 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — As the country continues the fight to curb the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), a group of Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers have taken to social media to remind all Malaysians to stay at home throug…

MMA: Take heed of MCO or hospitals will be overwhelmed

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are urged to take heed of the Movement Control Order (MCO), which took effect yesterday, or government hospitals would be overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients.

Penang CM orders stricter enforcement of Movement Control Order | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 ― Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has ordered stricter enforcement action by both city councils in the state against those who flout the Movement Control Order (MCO). The Penang lawmaker said the state h…