4,057 villagers in Asajaya undergo quarantine
ASAJAYA: A total of 4,057 people in three villages in this district have been quarantined after a Covid-19 active case detection (ACD) was implemented recently. The villages involved are Kampung Asajaya Laut, Kampung Asajaya Tengah and Kampung Asajaya Ulu. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang […]
275,851 individuals vaccinated for Covid as of March 12
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 275,851 individuals have been vaccinated in Phase 1 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, as of yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said Selangor recorded the highest number of individuals who received the first dose of the vaccine at 33,163, followed by Sarawak (29,052); Perak (28,463); and Kuala […]
Emergency ordinance not to restrict media freedom, criticism of govt
KUANTAN: The Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021, which came into effect yesterday, is not to curb media freedom and prevent any parties from criticising the government, stressed Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. Instead, he said, it was implemented to tackle fake news on Covid-19 and the Proclamation of Emergency. “There […]
Phase two of national Covid-19 immunisation programme to begin with 2,330 senior citizens
IPOH: The Health Ministry (MOH) has agreed to implement the second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme beginning this April with residents at institutions for senior citizens, involving 2,330 people. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said her ministry was now working with MOH and the Ministry of Science, […]
Indonesia provides elderly with drive-thru services for Covid-19 vaccination
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Health Ministry has provided the elderly and workers in the tourism sector with drive-thru services to give them easier access to getting vaccinated against Covid-19 at a shorter distance from their houses or workplaces. For the time being, the drive-thru services take place only in the capital city of Jakarta and the […]
Serba Dinamik distributes essential items to PPR residents
KUALA LUMPUR: The plight of about 100 residents of the Laksamana People’s Housing Project (PPR) in Jalan Peel, Pudu, here, who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, has caught the attention of Serba Dinamik Group Berhad (SD). The residents today received essential items assistance under the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, carried out by […]
New Covid cases up by 1,448
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,448 new daily Covid-19 cases were reported today, a slight increase from 1,280 reported yesterday, bringing the cumulative number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia to 317,717 cases. Health-director general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the number of recoveries was 2,137, higher than the new cases reported, bringing the […]
186 private medical practitioners allowed to handle Covid-19 positive cases
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 186 private medical practitioners have been empowered under Section 10 (2) of the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to handle Covid-19 positive cases effective tomorrow, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said they were all authorised to issue surveillance and monitoring orders at […]
US ambassador impressed by Malaysia’s efforts in combating Covid-19
SERDANG: The United States (US) Ambassador-designate to Malaysia Brian McFeeters said he is very impressed by Malaysia’s responses to Covid-19. He said these include the efforts in preventing the spread of the virus and treating the Covid-19 patients, as well as the vaccination programme. “The whole world is challenged by this crisis; every country is […]
Pregnant & nursing mums — should they be vaccinated?
KUALA LUMPUR: Watching her young child playing, 28-year-old Mujahidah Abdul Jalil wondered if she should take the Covid-19 vaccine. She was still nursing 20-month-old Iman, and was worried about the side effects. Pregnant radio presenter Suliana Mohd Saffuan also had similar concerns. “I want to take the vaccine, but will it hurt my unborn child? […]
