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UPDATED 9.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 27)
  • Latest places added: UiTM Sungai Buloh campus, Sungai Buloh, Selangor; Power Root manufacturing facility, Masai, Johor; Dungun Correctional Centre, Terengganu; Marang Prison, Terengganu.

Below are verified locations that are reported to be affected today.

Malaysiakini will continue adding to the list as more locations are announced.

If you know any locations which were announced today but are not listed here, please send an email to [email protected].

For a list of locations affected in the past 14 days, please visit the Kini News Lab's Covid-19 tracker.


RESIDENCES

- Taman Sri Damai Low-cost Housing, Penang

A resident of Block 21 tested positive for Covid-19, the management said in a notice to residents yesterday.

The management also urged all not to disturb the affected household and to pray for their recovery.

- Eden Seaview Condominium, Batu Ferringhi, Penang

A resident here tested positive for Covid-19, China Press reported, citing a notice from management issued on Jan 25.

- Hijauan Puteri Condominium, Puchong, Selangor

A resident of Level 2 tested positive for Covid-19 today, the management said in a notice to residents.

Disinfection is underway, it said.

- Rumah Adal, Nanga Tiga, Betong, Sarawak

Residents of this longhouse have tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

- Casa Idaman Condominium, Kampung Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur

Another resident tested positive for Covid-19, this time at Level 10, Block B, the management said in a notice to residents today.

This is the fourth case reported at this condominium complex in the past week.

The resident has been admitted to the hospital while family members will be tested and are undergoing quarantine.

Disinfection is underway, it said.


BUSINESSES

- Oliver Gourmet at Cheras Leisure Mall, Kuala Lumpur

The management of this supermarket issued a notice last night, informing customers that a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

Dear Valued Customers, We were informed today that one of our staff has tested positive for Covid-19. Please note that...

Posted by Oliver Gourmet on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

It said that the employee last reported to work on Jan 15.

The store was closed yesterday for sanitisation. 

All other staff members have been sent for swab tests and put under quarantine.

- Jaya Grocer Mutiara Tropicana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

A worker at this grocery store outlet was confirmed positive for Covid-19 today, said a notice by the company this morning.

Dear Valued Customers, It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that one of our staff at Jaya Grocer Mutiara...

Posted by Jaya Grocer on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

It said the employee last reported to work on Jan 22. 

The outlet will be closed today as a precautionary measure.

The employee and all close contacts have been ordered to undergo quarantine, and all other staff members of the outlet are scheduled to take their swab tests by today.

- Jaya Grocer, Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang Jaya, Selangor

The management confirmed yesterday that several of its staff members tested positive for Covid-19.

This branch will be closed until further notice and will be sanitised.

Employees who tested negative will also be quarantined.

- Various businesses in Bintulu district, Sarawak

According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee, these locations were visited by individuals who later tested positive for Covid-19:

Boulevard Hypermarket (Jan 20, 9.45am - 6.45pm)

Shell MDS Tanjung Kidurong (Jan 22, 7am - 4pm)

Pertama Feroalloys, Samalaju (Jan 23)

Kiduring Inn (Jan 18-21, 8am to 5pm)

Syarikat Technotrend, Bintulu LNG Complex (Jan 19, 6.30am-4.30pm)

- Various businesses in Sibu district, Sarawak

According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee, these locations were visited by individuals who later tested positive for Covid-19:

GMart Superstore (Jan 20, 6.11pm - 6.20pm)

New Yum Yum Cafe (Jan 21, 11.56am - 12.45pm)

Kim Hock Supermarket (Jan 23, 1.53pm - 2.30pm)

- Red Bundle, Sarikei, Sarawak

An individual who tested positive for Covid-19 visited the store on Jan 21 from 7.04pm to 7.45pm, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

- Pasaraya Doremon, Sri Aman, Sarawak

A customer who visited the supermarket on Jan 18 from 10am to 11am tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

- My Cafe 2, Sri Aman, Sarawak

A customer who visited the supermarket on Jan 18 from 11.30am to 12 noon tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

- Various businesses in Kuching, Sarawak

According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee, these locations were visited by individuals who later tested positive for Covid-19:

Taka Pastry and Cake House, Taman Sukma (Jan 14, 12pm - 12.10pm)

Unaco Trading Sukma (Jan 15, 12.30pm - 12.40pm)

The Hills Kuching Foodcourt (Jan 16, 6pm - 7pm and Jan 19, 3pm to 4pm)

Pronature Pharmacy Kuching (Jan 16, 3pm - 3.15pm)

Little Sky Cafe, Tabuan Heights (Jan 16, 7pm - 8pm)

Sheng Yi Trading Company, Kuching Sentral (Jan 17, 12pm to 1pm)

Perfect Taylor MJC (Jan 18, 2.30pm - 2.50pm)

- A construction and civil engineering firm on Jalan Indah 16/12, Johor Bahru, Johor

At least 11 employees working at this company tested positive for Covid-19, China Press reported.

The company is not named in the report, but the State Health Department confirmed the employees are part of the Jalan Indah cluster announced on Jan 25.

The company's staff told China Press that affected employees are in quarantine while the premises have been disinfected.


EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

- UiTM Sungai Buloh campus, Sungai Buloh, Selangor

The Health Ministry on Monday announced a new cluster involving a public education institution located near Sungai Chemubong in Selangor, which has recorded 13 positive Covid-19 cases.

Checks revealed that the institution involved is the Sungai Buloh campus of Universiti Teknologi Mara, located not far away from the Sungai Buloh Hospital.

The campus houses the faculty of medicine and also its own medical centre called Pusat Perubatan UiTM, among others.

However, it could not be ascertained if the outbreak involved students or employees of UiTM.

Malaysiakini contacted the university's corporate communications department, but they declined to comment, and asked Malaysiakini to contact the Health Ministry instead.

- Akademi Binaan Malaysia Wilayah Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak

An individual who tested positive for Covid-19 was at this building on Jan 18 from 8am to 5pm, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

- SMK Pekan Nanas, Pontian, Johor

The school is closed from Jan 25 to 28 after a student tested positive for Covid-19, Tanjung Piai MP Wee Jeck Seng said.

The student is a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidate.


GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

- Poslaju Kuching Utara, Sarawak

An individual who tested positive for Covid-19 was at this building on Jan 22 at 3pm to 3.30pm, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

- Bandar Baharu police district headquarters, Kedah

According to the Bandar Baharu Health Office, a detainee held here tested positive for Covid-19.


MEDICAL FACILITIES

- Klinik Murni, Balik Pulau, Penang

The clinic was temporarily closed from yesterday until Feb 2, following exposure to a Covid-19 case, China Press reported.

All staff will undergo testing, it reported.  


MARKETS

- Pasar Tamu, Betong, Sarawak

A customer who visited this market on Jan 17 from 10 to 11am tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

- Pasar Tamu Sibuya, Sibu, Sarawak

An individual who visited this market on Jan 13 from 12.26pm to 1.30pm tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.


FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS

- Power Root manufacturing facility, Masai, Johor

The energy drink company issued a notice to Bursa Malaysia today that their facility located along Jalan Sri Plentong is closed temporarily from Jan 25 until Feb 1.

This comes after an employee there tested positive for Covid-19 on Jan 24.

Following this, the company has conducted screening tests on 520 workers, and all close contacts have been ordered to undergo quarantine.

Sanitisation works have also been conducted at all production areas, warehouses, and worker hostels on Jan 26.

- Dynacite Engineering Sdn Bhd, Pasir Gudang Industrial Zone, Johor

A total of 33 cases were detected at this construction and engineering material manufacturing plant, up to Jan 26, the company confirmed to China Press.

It said 66 employees were screened.

They are part of the Jalan Platinum cluster announced by the Health Ministry yesterday.


DETENTION FACILITIES

- Dungun Correctional Centre and Prisoner Transit Centre and Marang Prison, Terengganu

The two prisons will be placed under enhanced movement control orders for two weeks starting tomorrow.

The order on the Marang Prison affects the staff training centre in Zones 2 and 3 while the order on the Dungun prison includes the staff quarters, said Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

99 cases were detected at the Dungun Correctional Centre as of yesterday, including two staff and five individuals who had close contact with the patients. A total of 1,102 people were tested.

98 cases were found at the Marang Prison as of yesterday after 1,262 people were tested.


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