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Covid-19: Two Malaysia hashtags, including #StayAtHome, trending in the country

Don’t go out to exercise, stay at home, urges health DG

Checks by FMT around Subang Jaya found parks were largely empty except for a few users.

Already signs of a plateau in new Covid-19 cases, says health minister

Health Minister Dr Adham Baba expects the movement control order enforced since yesterday to improve the situation if it is strictly implemented.

Sabah authorities kept busy handling false WhatsApp messages

Sabah health director Dr Christina Rundi and state police chief Zaini Jass address unverified information shared widely on social media.

Health minister mulls idea of linking local experts with WHO for potential Covid-19 vaccine | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said he is considering connecting Malaysian experts with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to see if a potential Covid-19 can be developed. He said although a ge…

With Malaysian-made Covid-19 vaccine a possibility, firm pleads for Putrajaya’s backing | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — A local vaccine manufacturer has pleaded for cooperation and support from Putrajaya, claiming it is being hampered by red tape despite allegedly having a potential cure to the Covid-19 pandemic. Puchong-b…

Pahang announces much stricter measures, outlets to close between 7pm to 7am | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, March 19 ― The Pahang state government has ordered business premises within five Covid-19 positive districts to remain closed between 7pm and 7am the following day in much more stringent measures to curb the spread…

Staff member of hospital in Perlis tests positive for Covid-19

The victim had travelled to Turkey and had returned to Malaysia on March 8.

Health Ministry adopts social distancing for reporters attending press conference | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — In an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection, a press conference at the Health Ministry today adopted social distancing seating arrangement for media personnel. Reporters who were present to cover t…

Doctor flays patients and visitors for stealing hand sanitisers

CORONAVIRUS | A doctor has hit out at both patients and visitors whom he claimed have stolen hand sanitisers from the hospital he works at.

Covid-19 cases climb to 900 with 110 new infections, 20 patients in ICU

This marks the fifth consecutive day of three-digit increase in a single day.

Covid-19: 110 new cases recorded, bringing total number to 900

Only 60pc complied with MCO; police may take sterner action | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Only 60 per cent of the public has obeyed the Movement Control Order (MCO) issued by the government to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic as of yesterday, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabr…

Test results of nearly 2,000 tabligh attendees still pending

The Sri Petaling mosque cluster has 513 confirmed cases so far.

Health D-G: Malaysia has traced 10,650 Sri Petaling mosque’s ‘tabligh’ participants, 513 positive for Covid-19 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Malaysia has so far traced 10,650 of the attendees at a mass religious gathering held at the Jamek Sri Petaling mosque here from February 27 to March 1, with 513 of these testing positive for Covid-19 so…

Medical aid from China on the way to Sungai Buloh Hospital, says embassy | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Boxes of medical equipment aid from China are currently being sent to Hospital Sungai Buloh in Selangor, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia revealed today. In a brief Facebook post,…

COVID-19: Looking Beyond Movement Control Order

Yesterday, the government of Malaysia announced a Movement Control Order, restricting public gatheri

Kelantan doctor furious after patient lies about Covid-19 exposure to get MC | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, March 18 — The Restriction of Movement Order is now in effect and with it, many Malaysians have been given paid leave or asked to work from home during this period. Not everyone can enjoy working from the comfort o…

Where can you get tested for Covid-19 in Malaysia? | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — At 9pm last night, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the country would be subject to a movement control order, with most private businesses — besides essential services providers — ordered to…

Health ministry calls Covid-19 test kit 'fake news'

Service provided MyEG, however, says it is waiting for approval from the ministry for the product.

MERCY Malaysia launches Covid-19 fund

KUALA LUMPUR: MERCY Malaysia has launched the Covid-19 Pandemic Fund today to support the severely strained Malaysian healthcare system.

Please stay home, Health D-G tells Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today has called on Malaysians to adhere to the restricted movement order, which starts today.

Health D-G warns of tsunami-like third wave of Covid-19 if Malaysians don’t play their part now | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Malaysia could suffer a third wave of Covid-19 infections reaching tsunami-like proportions unless Malaysians strictly adhere to social distancing guidelines, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham…

As Junior Doctors Battle Covid-19, Some 1,500 Don’t Get Permanent Posts

About roughly 3,500 young doctors from two cohorts may not get permanent positions in the government.