Execute urgent measures immediately, government urged
KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia recorded an upsurge in new Covid-19 cases lately, at 3,027 yeaterday, the government has been urged to quickly implement comprehensive measures in red zones to reduce the spread of the virus and protect those who are exposed to high-risk transmission. Social and Economic Research Initiative (Seri) chief executive officer Dr Helmy […]
Malaysia weighed down by over 250 active clusters
BY MELATI MOHD ARIFF Weekly round-up This is a round-up of Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia from Jan 2 up to noon yesterday. In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded 128,000. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continued to be battered by spiralling new cases over the week (Jan 2-7) and active infections which have reached 25,221. These have […]
New daily record of 3,027 cases, eight deaths
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reported a record-high number of new daily Covid-19 cases with 3,027, bringing the total number of positive cases in the country to date to 128,465. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said meanwhile, 2,145 patients had recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of cured cases […]
Malaysia projected to see rise in cases from Feb
KUCHING: Malaysia is projected to experience a continuous rise in Covid-19 cases until mid-March next year hitting over 5,000 infections daily from Feb 25th, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. Citing projections from the US-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s (IHME), he said if there is no urgent intervention, the country may see […]
Worksite screenings push up new case numbers
This is a round-up of Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from Dec 12 up to 12.30pm yesterday. In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded 89,000. BY MELATI MOHD ARIFF KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s cumulative total of Covid-19 cases is nearing 90,000 due to the continuous emergence of workplace clusters, as well as new cases from […]
Malaysia continues to be battered by new cases
COVID-19 WEEKLY ROUND-UP BY MELATI MOHD ARIFF This is the weekly update on Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia from Dec 5 up to 12.30pm today. In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded 78,000. KUALA LUMPUR: The spike in daily new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia is expected to linger until the year-end largely due to wide-scale screening […]
Avoid returning home for holiday season
KUCHING: Sarawakians residing in Covid-19 red zones outside of the state are advised to avoid returning to their home state during the upcoming holiday seasons. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawakians should also avoid entering Covid-19 red zones and exposing themselves to unnecessary risks. “Sarawakians did very well […]
Continue with new norms
SIBU: The people of Sibu are urged to stay safe and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to break the chain of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Even though the number of Covid-19 positive cases in Kuching has decreased, we still have to practise the new norms and follow the SOPs as well as be watchful for any […]
Call for orderly vaccination
KUCHING: The process of administering Covid-19 vaccinations has to be systematic and according to criteria, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “We are waiting to hear from the Health Ministry (MoH) about the criteria – even in the United Kingdom, they have their criteria,” he said when met by […]
Positive cases exceed 60,000, big hike in recovery
COVID-19 WEEKLY ROUND-UP BY MELATI MOHD ARIFF KUALA LUMPUR: Daily new Covid-19 cases reported returned to three figures over the last two days but Malaysia’s total positive cases have now gone past the 60,000 mark. Beginning with three positive cases that were reported on Jan 25, Malaysia now has a cumulative total of 60,752 Covid-19 […]
