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Sabah bars entry of non-Sabahans over Covid-19 fears

Non-Sabahans can only enter if they obtain special approval from the state government and provide a medical certificate to show they are not infected with Covid-19.

Alarming: Dentists face shortage of face masks, says dental association

Police rescind ban on inter-state travelling

Health Ministry confirms two Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia, one linked to tabligh gathering | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — The Health Ministry today confirmed Malaysia has recorded two deaths over Covid-19, the first two fatalities in the country. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the first death reported was a 60-ye…

Penang eateries to cater only for takeaways; markets and pharmacies to be open

Action will be taken against those who flout the rules, says executive councillor Jagdeep Singh.

Pahang Health Dept: Seek treatment at community clinics if you have mild health issue

KUANTAN: Those with mild health issues are advised to seek treatment at the nearest health or community clinic as hospitals are becoming crowded due to Covid-19 cases.

Health D-G: PM’s message last night on ‘lockdown’ will help break Covid-19 infection chain

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s speech last night about a two-week order to restrict the public’s movement nationwide will be crucial to efforts to halt the spread of the Covid-19 infection, Hea…

Coronavirus not the main enemy, irresponsible Malaysians are

COMMENT | With the movement restriction order, it's now up to M'sians to properly do their part to curb the spread of infection.

Covid-19: Don't balik kampung, don't go on holiday, don't panic buy, say experts

CORONAVIRUS | Doing any of these things will defeat the movement control order, which is meant to limit the spread of the virus, they say.

How many ventilators does Malaysia have? It's never enough!

CORONAVIRUS | The large number of deaths in Italy is in part attributed to its overwhelmed healthcare system.

Tawau Hospital can handle second wave of Covid-19, says state deputy health minister II | Malay Mail

TAWAU, March 16 — Tawau Hospital is capable of handling the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak based on the hospital’s early preparations even before Sabah’s first positive case was reported in the district on Thursday, said st…

Don’t worry, there is enough food for all, says PM in response to panic buying by Malaysians | Malay Mail

PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today called for calm, reassuring Malaysians that there is enough food for all, amidst reports of panic buying in parts of the country in response to the Covid-19 outb…

Dzulkefly: Movement control order nothing like Italy, China lockdowns

Covid-19: 830 more nurses for govt hospitals, says Health Minister

'Tidak apa' ministries under fire from doctors group

MMA says National Disaster Management Agency could do more with its powers, and some ministries did not know their role in dealing with Covid-19.

Public activities suspended until March 31

Live reports on the Covid-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020.

Covid-19: Malaysia's pandemic action plan activated for the coronavirus

PM: Malaysia under movement control order from Wed until March 31, all shops closed except for essential services | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Malaysia will be under a nationwide movement control order from this Wednesday (March 18) until March 31 due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced today. The prime mi…

14-day Movement Control Order begins nationwide on Wednesday https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/575180/14-day-movement-control-order-begins-nationwide-wednesday via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has imposed a 14-day Movement Control Order from March 18 to 31 nationwide to curb the spread of the Covid-19 infection in Malaysia.

125 new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, tally jumps to 553 https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/575121/125-new-covid-19-cases-malaysia-tally-jumps-553 via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 125 new Covid-19 coronavirus cases on Monday, raising the tally of infections in the country to 553.

Malaysia announces movement control order after spike in Covid-19 cases (updated)

S'wak to impose two-week stay at home order from Wednesday (March 18) for everyone entering the state

Doctors: Window of opportunity closing, gov't must act decisively on Covid-19 Published 2 h ago

CORONAVIRUS | They don't want an Italy situation where doctors must decide who lives or dies due to overwhelmed hospitals.

Private hospitals association offer to help public sector in Covid-19 outbreak