Daily cases under 2,000, recovery rate exceeds 95 pct
BY MELATI MOHD ARIFF This is a round-up of Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from March 13 up to noon today. In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded 328,000. Although four-digit new Covid-19 cases are still being reported daily in the country, it is a relief to note that they have remained under 2,000 […]
Individuals completing vaccination will be issued MY Covid-19 badge
PUTRAJAYA: Individuals who have completed the vaccine dose will be given the MY Covid-19 Vaccination Badge as proof that they have received the vaccine, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said that Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who received the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine today after receiving the first […]
Sarawak’s own infectious disease centre soon
KUCHING: The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre will be built in the Kuching-Samarahan corridor. Its construction is expected to commence immediately in view of the urgency for the centre to be operational by 2024. Expected to be sited adjacent to the Sarawak Heart Centre, it is to ensure synergy between the two agencies and to provide […]
Accusing police of cruelty is unfair
KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador regarded the act of hurling various accusations at the police, to an extent that it has created a negative perception of the force, as that by individuals who want to be “popular”. He said claims, such as the police are cruel for imposing stern action, […]
No need for letter of permission to go to work
SIBU: There is no need for former Covid-19 patients here to get a letter of permission to go to work from the Sibu Divisional Health Office and to undergo a Covid-19 examination. This was confirmed by Sibu health officer Dr Teh Jo Hun in a media statement on Monday (March 15). “According to the […]
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, […]
Compound for violating SOP now set at RM10,000
KUALA LUMPUR: The compound for violating the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the movement control order (MCO) has been increased from RM1,000 to RM10,000 starting from today, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador. He said the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 was gazetted since last midnight. Abdul Hamid said the decision to […]
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? […]
MOH facilities capable of administering Covid-19 vaccine to haj pilgrims
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) facilities are ready and capable of administering Covid-19 vaccine to Malaysian pilgrims if the haj is allowed to be performed this year, said its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said the Malaysian government was waiting for the haj quota to be announced by the Saudi Arabian government. “If […]
Frontliners in Sarawak not threatened
KUCHING: There are no cases of medical frontliners being threatened for speaking up regarding the Covid-19 vaccination plan in Sarawak, said state Health Department director Dr Chin Zin Hing. Dr Chin said he has checked with the Health director-general’s office in Putrajaya regarding the issue. “The office’s special officer said it was a non-issue in […]
