Sarawak hopes cancer centre approved soon
KUCHING: The state government is hoping the approval from the federal government for the building of the new Sarawak Cancer Centre will be given this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said with the approval, work on the centre can get started at least with the appointment of a consultant. “We are […]
No COVID-19 casual contacts on the MySejahtera
KUALA LUMPUR: Casual contacts of COVID-19 will not see any change in their status on the MySejahtera, but they will be notified via the application, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. In a post on his Twitter page today, he said that those who are traced in contact with COVID-19 positive cases would only receive a […]
No quarantine for Covid-19 close contacts if boosted and asymptomatic
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and complete with a booster dose will no longer be required to undergo a home quarantine if they come into close contact with a positive case, starting March 1. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said they must be asymptomatic and test negative on Day 1 and Day […]
Reopening Malaysia’s border most likely in second quarter this year
BATU PAHAT: Early in the second quarter of the year would be a more realistic target for the reopening of Malaysia’s borders, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had given two weeks for the Health Ministry to prepare guidelines for the border reopening. However, this does not […]
Life will be difficult for anti-vaxxers warning
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will take a vigorous approach towards those who refuse to be vaccinated by ‘continuing to make their life difficult’, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. However, he said those who cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons will be fine as they would be provided with MySejahtera digital exemption. “Sorry to say, […]
Those who cannot receive Covid-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who cannot be given the Covid-19 vaccine due to medical-related factors can apply for a special digital certificate or vaccination exemption at MySejahtera through the District Health Office (PKD), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. However, he said, they would have to get verification on their condition from registered medical practitioners. He said […]
Heterologous vaccination method recommended for booster dose
KUALA LUMPUR: A recommendation has been made to the government to proceed with the heterologous vaccination plan or the use of a vaccine different from the original vaccine received by an individual, through the administration of booster doses starting this month. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the recommendation was made by the Technical Sub-Committee chaired […]
MOH to allow husband to accompany wife in labour room
KUALA LUMPUR: Husbands who are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 will be allowed to accompany their wives during childbirth in the delivery room, said Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin. He said apart from that, husbands have to be tested negative for Covid-19 before being allowed to join their wives in the delivery room. “I have asked the […]
Adopt greater health consciousness
KUCHING: Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has urged the people to be more health conscious while having to live with the Covid-19 virus. He pointed out that awareness on this requires a community engagement approach and it is crucial as the current daily lives circumstances is different in comparison to the pre-Covid-19 pandemic era. “Previously if […]
Sarawak to accelerate vaccination of adolescents
KUCHING: Sarawak will accelerate the vaccination of adolescents in the state as one of its Covid-19 pandemic strategies. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said thus far the state has already achieved a fairly good coverage on vaccinating its adolescents and assured that the vaccination process would continue to be enhanced. “About 78 percent of Sarawak’s adolescents […]
