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They also call for human rights groups to be given access to immigration detainees.

The department deports 1,086 Myanmar nationals despite an interim stay against the exercise.

COVID-19 | Symptomatic and high-risk close contacts will be prioritised.

Aziz Bari says the comment on the proclamation of emergency was made during Facebook live session.

Aged care homes want a solid assurance on this prior to Covid-19 vaccinations.

Senior citizens are more likely to contract and die from the virus, plus face a longer road to recovery.

The government will work with NGOs, embassies to build trust with marginalised groups to register for the vaccine, says the minister.

UPDATED 5.04PM | Recipients can't choose which vaccine they get but he assures all types are safe and effective.

'We impress upon all M'sians and non-M'sians who are in Malaysia to get themselves vaccinated' says Muhyiddin.

Muhyiddin commended private hospitals for helping govt combat Covid-19.

Both govt and opposition MPs will receive the vaccine together with healthcare workers and enforcement officers.

Dr Xavier Jayakumar says it may be a criminal act.

Health DG explains what indicators are being considered.

To date, over 2,000 longhouse residents and healthcare workers infected, 18 died.

Health minister says 10-day quarantine was driving investors away.

Adham Baba says PM allowed three-day quarantine after following strict travel itinerary.

UPDATED 9.20PM | He expects daily cases and infectivity to continue to drop, especially from next week.

COVID-19 | Labs, GPs, MOH and other experts break down the multi-faceted problem plus propose possible solutions.

MOH experts explain the circumstances that warrant the two different tests.

This is more commonly observed among ICU patients, says Hospital Sungai Buloh doctor.

COVID-19 | MOH labs are running Covid-19 tests at nearly full capacity, but others are barely picking up the slack.

DG cancelled last two scheduled TV briefings due to urgent matters but can still be reached via other channels.

Khaled Nordin yesterday proposed a fresh face to steer the country’s Covid-19 response in a new direction.