MOH prepares ahead for possible Covid-19 winter case spike
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) is already looking four months ahead by preparing for a possible spike of Covid-19 infections due to winter weather conditions in several other parts of the world. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah although the country’s infection rate is now under control, developments in other countries, such as […]
Feedback on increase in compound first
KOTA TINGGI: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will get the public’s views and feedback before proceeding with the proposal to increase the compound rate for offenders of regulations under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342). Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the move was necessary as there had […]
RMCO extended until dec 31
KUALA LUMPUR: The recovery movement control order (RMCO) has been extended until 31 December 2020, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. According to him, with the extension of the RMCO period, enforcement action under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, or Act 342, could still be taken. “This is to ensure […]
MOH proposes compound for violators increased from RM1,000 to RM10,000
KUALA LUMPUR: Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed to the government to increase the fine for compoundable offences under Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988) from the current RM1,000 to RM10,000. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the revised figure has been submitted to Parliament recently and would […]
12 private health facilities can conduct screening
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has approved 12 private health facilities to conduct Covid-19 screening in the state. State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this when delivering SDMC’s daily Covid-19 update on Monday (Aug 24). The 12 private health facilities are Borneo Medical Centre, Kuching Specialist Hospital, Normah […]
RMCO could go beyond Aug 31
KULAI: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has recommended that the National Security Council (MKN) extends the recovery movement control order (RMCO) beyond Aug 31 when it is scheduled to end. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that the recommendation was following the World Health Organisation (WHO) expecting the Covid-19 pandemic to last for […]
Implement one-hour interval
KUCHING: AirAsia Berhad is making the necessary arrangements with relevant authorities to implement a sufficient interval between flight arrivals in the state. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that these authorities were namely the National Slot Coordination Malaysia (NSCM), Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), and Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). He explained that due […]
Parents still nervous about sending children to class
KUCHING: Schools in Kuching, Serian and Samarahan districts are reported to have registered poor student attendance despite strict adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines set by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in the schools. Many parents are not sending their children to school despite the Education Department’s announcement that classes for non-exam […]
Yes, hotel swimming pools remain closed
KUCHING: Hotel swimming pools in Sarawak will remain closed to prevent any spread of the Covid-19, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the swimming pools were subjected to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the Ministry of Health (MOH). “For all the hotels, if I’m not […]
Malaysia is against any form of organ trafficking
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) strongly condemns and is against any form of organ trafficking or the obtainment of an organ for transplantation via trading, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. Referring to a report by the United Kingdom-based newspaper The Sun dated Aug 8 titled ‘Organs for Sale’, which alleged […]
