Malaysia's Covid-19 R-nought back to 1.0 — first time since August
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): The basic reproduction number (R-nought or R0) of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia climbed back up to 1.
MoH estimates up to 200,000 backlog surgeries due to pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 8): Backlog surgeries in Ministry of Health (MoH) hospitals are collectively estimated to be as high as 200,000 cases, including elective procedures, due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Malaysia posts 5,666 new Covid-19 cases on Oct 24
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 24): Malaysia reported 5,666 new cases on Sunday (Oct 24), a 3% decrease from the 5,828 reported a day earlier, marking two consecutive days of decline.
Khairy gives 'not so gentle reminder' to politicians to mask up
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pictured) has given a “not so gentle reminder” to his colleagues to mask up during meetings.
MoH ramping up surveillance as Klang Valley and Sarawak hospital admissions increased in last seven days, says Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): COVIDNOW data showed that hospital admissions in the Klang Valley and Sarawak increased over the last seven days, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin highlighted on Thursday (Oct 21) in a tweet.
No data leak, MySejahtera check-in QR code and helpdesk abused by irresponsible parties, says MoH
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 20): Following complaints from several MySejahtera users about receiving troll emails and spam SMS messages with one-time passwords (OTPs) from the Covid-19 app's helpdesk, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed that there is no leak in the MySejahtera database.
Covid-19: Malaysia reports 5,745 new cases on Oct 19
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): The number of cases, fatalities, bed usage and use of the intensive care unit (ICU) for Covid-19 patients reported daily continued to show a downward trend in the 41st epidemiological week (ME), said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
MOH plans to meet with anti-vaccine groups
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): The Ministry of Health (MOH) plans to meet with anti-vaccine groups to provide them with facts and information on the Covid-19 vaccine, based on authentic clinical studies, the Dewan Negara was told on Monday.
Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases fall to 7,420 on Oct 15 from 8,084
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): Malaysia reported 7,420 daily Covid-19 cases on Friday (Oct 15), said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a statement.
MoH to start giving booster doses to senior citizens, frontliners on voluntary basis
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 14): The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Wednesday said it will start giving out booster doses to senior citizens aged 60 years and above as well as frontline members who received a complete dose at least six months ago.
