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Two more deaths, 123 new positive cases in Malaysia – Health DG
KUALA LUMPUR: Two COVID-19 fatalities were reported Sunday, bringing the death toll in Malaysia so far to 10. Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the latest deaths involved Case 890 who was a doctor of the Health Ministry (KKM) and
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Police detain, escort Tabligh members to undergo screening
GEORGE TOWN: Three tabligh members, including one who was suspected to have attended the recent rally at the Seri Petaling Mosque, were arrested while trying to flee from a roadblock at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, near here today. Shortly after they were
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Would-be bridegroom disappointed but abides by MCO directive
KUALA LUMPUR: “I am not as excited as before. The thrill of getting hitched is half-gone,” said would-be bridegroom who only wants to be known as Aizuddin. Aizuddin, 29, and his bride are among couples whose wedding plans were forced
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Adham Baba: Retired doctors to be roped in if COVID-19 cases spike drastically
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is prepared to rope in retired doctors and medical officers from the Armed Forces should there be a drastic spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said
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Covid-19 task force: Thank you gov’t for your prompt action!
KUALA LUMPUR: Kudos to the government for its prompt action to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) via the second stimulus package. In a statement, the Covid-19 Special Task Force Secretariat for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and entrepreneurs said that the
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Military troops may be mobilised to ensure compliance of movement control order
PUTRAJAYA: Military troops may be mobilised if the people’s level of compliance with the Movement Control Order introduced by the government to contain the spread of COVID-19, is deemed unsatisfactory. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this was
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COVID-19: Youth and Sports Ministry instructs postponement, cancellation of events
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry has instructed that all gatherings, programmes and events it has organised or approved, as well as those undertaken by its agencies, be postponed or cancelled until April 30, in an effort to help contain
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Malacca implements measures against Covid-19
MALACCA: The Malacca government through the State Mufti’s Department will implement preventive measures against Covid-19 as recommended by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department and the Ministry of Health. State Mufti Datuk Abdul Halim Tawil said the measures include
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Manjoi Health Clinic decontaminated over suspected Covid-19 patient
IPOH: The Perak Health Department carried out decontamination at Manjoi Health Clinic here after an individual alleging Covid-19 symptoms sought treatment at the clinic. Perak Health director Dr Ding Lay Ming said the patient who has a history of visiting Japan
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Melaka Bersatu will back whoever appointed CM
MELAKA: Melaka Bersatu will back whoever is appointed as the 12th chief minister (CM) of the state by Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Dr Mohd Khalil Yaakob, according to its deputy chief Datuk Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen. Mohd Rafiq said the political crisis
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