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Experts say no to Malaysia lockdown https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/574950/experts-say-no-malaysia-lockdown via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The onus is on the authorities to track down people who have had close contact or encounter with attendees of a massive religious gathering two weeks ago.

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Think you have Covid-19? Call crisis centre, says MMA

Powers under the Infectious Diseases Act will be used to compel suspected cases to undergo observation, says health minister.

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Islamic legal viewpoints on Covid-19 to be presented to Agong | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The viewpoints of Islamic jurisprudence in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic will be presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and state rulers before o…

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Include Covid-19 in list of infectious diseases for quarantine leave - Cuepacs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has suggested for the government to consider including Covid-19 in the list of infectious diseases that allows for quarantine leave.

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‘Covid-19 Hour’ tomorrow? Fake news, says Health Ministry | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — If you have come across an e-flyer claiming there will be a “Covid-19 Hour” tomorrow, don’t believe it. The Health Ministry (MOH) tonight informed Malaysians via its official Facebook page that the “event…

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Malaysian Medical Association clarifies 1,000 extra staff tackling Covid-19 from fresh intake, not existing housemen | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — In light of the current Covid-19 infections in the country, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today suggested that the government considers extending the contracts of medical officers (MOs) and reti…

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After spike in cases, govt to convene special Covid-19 meeting tomorrow, says health minister | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, March 15 — The government will convene a special Covid-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures needed to contain infections, following the spike in cases to a total of 428 recorded until noon today, since the…

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M'sia records 190 new Covid-19 cases in a day, total now at 428

UPDATED 5.30PM | Health minister says most of the cases are from a tabligh gathering in Sri Petaling.

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Health minister on Covid-19: We're now in the late containment stage

CORONAVIRUS | He says the gov't is also invoking the law to legally compel affected people to undergo observation.

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Face mask, hand sanitiser shortage to be raised at Cabinet meeting https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/574820/face-mask-hand-sanitiser-shortage-be-raised-cabinet-meeting via @NST_Online

KUALA TERENGGANU: The shortage of face masks and hand sanitisers in the midst of the current Covid-19 situation will be raised at the Cabinet meeting this Wednesday, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry Deputy Minist…

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Extend service of retiring MOs, staff in fight against Covid-19' https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/574822/extend-service-retiring-mos-staff-fight-against-covid-19 via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should consider extending the contracts of retiring medical officers (MO) and medical staff in managing cases of Covid-19, said Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr N Ganabaskaran.

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UMMC not on lockdown

CORONAVIRUS: We have Covid-19 positive patients but the situation is under control, says UMMC director Tunku Zamarul.

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Medical players call for drug production plan https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/574563/medical-players-call-drug-production-plan via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The government needs a master plan to attract pharmaceutical companies to set up manufacturing facilities in Malaysia.

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Covid-19: 41 new cases today; total now 238 https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/574641/covid-19-41-new-cases-today-total-now-238 via @NST_Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 41 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the tally to 238 cases, said Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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COVID-19: Shorter visiting hours at all government hospitals in Terengganu

COVID-19, government hospitals, visiting hours, terengganu

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Covid-19 : 33 discharged

Noor Hisham advises participants at Masjid Jamek Sri Petaling not join mosque congregation for prayers until they have been confirmed healthy.

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Health D-G seeks to address concerns about ‘close contact’ with Covid-19 | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah sought to allay public concern about possible contact exposure to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), after the country reported its largest spike in…

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Selangor records 105 Covid-19 cases

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor has recorded the highest number of Covid-19 cases in the country, with a total of 105 cases to date, the Health Ministry revealed today.

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Sarawak records first Covid-19 cases

CORONAVIRUS | Meanwhile, Sabah records it’s second positive diagnosis linked to the same gathering at KL mosque.

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Malaysia bans public gatherings of over 250 people to curb COVID-19 spread - The Edge Markets

(March 12): The Government will be banning public gatherings of over 250 people in a bid to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Special Functions) Datuk Seri Mohd Redz…

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Sri Petaling Mosque to close for disinfection

Health Minister Dr Adham Baba urges participants of a mass gathering there to get themselves tested.