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DG: No more daily Covid-19 pressers from next week

DG: No more daily Covid-19 pressers from next week

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah assures ministry will continue to provide updates on the virus outbreak in the country.

Back to school: Health DG reminds pupils to practice social distancing, hand-washing

Back to school: Health DG reminds pupils to practice social distancing, hand-washing

According to the top official, social distancing alone can reduce risk of infection by up to 70 percent.
Barber who gave house-to-house haircuts during MCO contracts Covid-19

Barber who gave house-to-house haircuts during MCO contracts Covid-19

UPDATED 11.45PM | CORONAVIRUS | All 40 close contacts, mostly clients, have been identified and screened.

Mariani Ramli's life mission to help gibbons sing again

Mariani Ramli's life mission to help gibbons sing again

MALAYSIANSKINI | This ex-ranger is determined to save the small apes threatened by illegal wildlife trade and deforestation.

Mahathir alludes to failed attempt to replace Health DG with politician

Mahathir alludes to failed attempt to replace Health DG with politician

The scheme failed because there were protests against the move, reveals the former prime minister.

Dr M says has no problem with Anwar but unsure if feeling is mutual

Dr M says has no problem with Anwar but unsure if feeling is mutual

UPDATED 9.11PM | The former prime minister also says he's not offering to take up the top job again, but will serve if wanted.

Stop using MACC to harass opposition or I will expose gov't's wrongdoings - Dr M

Stop using MACC to harass opposition or I will expose gov't's wrongdoings - Dr M

UPDATED 9.27PM | If they don't stop, we have to be very active in exposing all the wrong things they carry out, says the ex-premier.

Report: MACC says 'no political motive' behind Bersatu Youth member's arrest

Report: MACC says 'no political motive' behind Bersatu Youth member's arrest

UPDATED 6.45PM | A top official from the anti-graft agency says the arrest is in connection to the RM250,000 that went missing from Bersatu Youth chief's home.

'Harapan++' thinks it's on the cusp, but Dr M vs Anwar still a sticking point

'Harapan++' thinks it's on the cusp, but Dr M vs Anwar still a sticking point

ANALYSIS | The poser remains the same - who will emerge as primus inter pares (first among equals)?

After screening detects new cluster, Health DG urges employers to screen staff

After screening detects new cluster, Health DG urges employers to screen staff

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after a new cluster comprising 24 cases was detected after a cleaning company brought all 150 workers for screening.

Not all Covid-19 patients will be discharged after 14 days - Health DG clarifies new protocol

Not all Covid-19 patients will be discharged after 14 days - Health DG clarifies new protocol

Patients will be kept in treatment if they have complications or continue to show symptoms.
Health DG: Change foreign worker accommodation to prevent future virus outbreaks

Health DG: Change foreign worker accommodation to prevent future virus outbreaks

CORONAVIRUS | If you live in a confined space, definitely infectious diseases will continue to spread, notes Dr Noor Hisham.

Ministry: No more Covid-19 cases from post-cab meeting attended by PM

Ministry: No more Covid-19 cases from post-cab meeting attended by PM

CORONAVIRUS | One positive case was previously detected among attendees.

Bukit Jalil depot: Ministry probing if detainees or staff caused infection

Bukit Jalil depot: Ministry probing if detainees or staff caused infection

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says the screening conducted may not have captured all individuals' status.

Health DG: 35 others including PM were at Covid-19-hit meeting

Health DG: 35 others including PM were at Covid-19-hit meeting

All have been tested negative but are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Penang PKR wants Bersatu reps to vacate seats under anti-hopping law

Penang PKR wants Bersatu reps to vacate seats under anti-hopping law

Penang PKR Youth chief Fahmi Zainol reminds Chow to abide by his promise to make defectors vacate their seats.

Both Penang Bersatu reps rescind support for Harapan

Both Penang Bersatu reps rescind support for Harapan

This comes after the duo was appointed to agencies under the federal government.

Bukit Jalil depot: Covid-19 detected among those arrested before and during MCO

Bukit Jalil depot: Covid-19 detected among those arrested before and during MCO

UPDATED 6.56PM | The two groups were kept isolated form each other, says Health DG.

M'sia to explore ‘other means’ to get Remdesivir if no access to generic version

M'sia to explore ‘other means’ to get Remdesivir if no access to generic version

The country does not qualify for subsidised versions of the drug, which is produced and patented by Gilead Sciences Inc in the US.

Health DG: No foreigners at places of worship due to living condition concerns

Health DG: No foreigners at places of worship due to living condition concerns

CORONAVIRUS | The gov't has announced that only M'sians are allowed to enter non-Muslim places of worship, limited to 30 per venue.

More Raya advice from DG: Don’t salam or visit between red, green zones

More Raya advice from DG: Don’t salam or visit between red, green zones

CORONAVIRUS | It would be best to refrain from visiting anyone or returning to hometowns, he says.

Cases of unknown origin crop up ahead of Raya, including in green states

Cases of unknown origin crop up ahead of Raya, including in green states

CORONAVIRUS | Kelantan and Kedah, previously declared as green zones, recorded one new case each.

Following positive case, MOH now screening pre-MCO immigration detainees

Following positive case, MOH now screening pre-MCO immigration detainees

UPDATED 7.45PM | CORONAVIRUS | Myanmar reported five Covid-19 cases among those recently deported from Malaysian immigration depots.

Health Ministry ironing out SOP for hair salons

Health Ministry ironing out SOP for hair salons

Data on number of foreign workers in the industry is needed, says Noor Hisham.