Detained for spreading fake news on coronavirus outbreak
WUHAN VIRUS KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has detained a suspect for allegedly spreading fake news on the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak. A statement issued by MCMC today stated that the suspect, aged 34, was arrested in Bangi, Selangor, at 4 pm yesterday for investigation on a posting that was uploaded […]
Three more positive cases in Malaysia
WUHAN VIRUS KUALA LUMPUR: Three more 2019 novel coronavirus or Wuhan virus positive cases have been reported in Malaysia, bringing the total of positive cases to seven. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, in a statement yesterday said, all seven cases involved Chinese nationals. The three latest positive cases involved a four-year-old child being […]
Six suspected cases negative; two awaiting results
WUHAN VIRUS KUCHING: Results of the six of the eight suspected cases of the novel coronavirus in Sarawak are negative. Medical authorities are still awaiting results of the remaining two. State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas told that of the eight suspected cases reported, five were in Kuching while Sibu, […]
International events being monitored
CORONAVIRUS WATCH SARIKEI: Sarawak is monitoring the spread of the novel coronavirus as a precaution when organising international events. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said so far, such events or activities would still be carried out. However, any decision to postpone or cancel any event would be subject to what […]
No economic implications of Wuhan coronavirus yet
KUALA LUMPUR: The 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak has not shown any implications on Malaysia’s economy so far but it would affect the nation’s growth if the outbreak continues to spread, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. He also said there is no necessity yet for Malaysia to temporarily stop the imports of […]
S. Korea watchful of economic fallout from Wuhan Coronavirus cases
WUHAN VIRUS SEOUL: South Korea said Tuesday it would spare no efforts to tackle with potential economic fallout from the Wuhan coronavirus, while vowing to take steps, if necessary, to minimise any negative impact. “We are closely examining the impact of the spread (of the virus) in China on its consumption and production, along with […]
Hubei suspends passport application to curb coronavirus outbreak
BEIJING: The exit and entry department in central China’s Hubei Province has suspended the services for the application of ordinary passports and exit-entry permits and endorsements for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to better control the spread of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Xinhua news agency reported that no passengers have left the […]
Over 4,500 confirmed cases in China, death toll at 106
WUHAN VIRUS BEIJING: The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in China now stands at 4,515 and the death toll from the new virus strain has gone up to 106, China’s National Health Commission said. According to Sputnik news agency, the health authorities earlier on Sunday said that as of Jan 26, there were 2,744 […]
Additional allocation for 12 thermal scanners to be expedited
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance will be expediting the additional allocation for 12 thermal scanners as stated by Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a statement today, minister Lim Guan Eng said the thermal scanners are to strengthen the capabilities of Ministry of Health staff in identifying individuals with 2019-nCoV (Novel […]
Referral hospitals for Wuhan coronavirus
WUHAN VIRUS KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) today released a list of 26 hospitals nationwide that will serve as referral hospitals in handling cases on patients under investigation (PUI) and those confirmed with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Based on an infographic released by the ministry, 15 of the hospitals are in the […]
