KUALA LUMPUR: New positive COVID-19 cases in Malaysia surged to an all-time high of 17,786 today, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
In a post on his Facebook, he said this brings the cumulative cases for COVID-19 to 1,113,272 since the pandemic hit the country early last year.
The previous daily record high of 17,405 cases was registered on July 28.
Selangor again topped the daily case list today with 6,400 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur (1,962), Kedah (1,389), Johor (1,144), Sabah (1,035) and Negeri Sembilan (929).
Terengganu had 883 cases, followed by Perak (775), Penang (713), Melaka (697), Pahang (653), Kelantan (580), Sarawak (485), Putrajaya (116), Perlis (16) and Labuan (nine).
Meanwhile, Dr Noor Hisham in a media statement informed that out of the 17,786 new cases, only 1.5 per cent (260 cases) were from categories three, four and five, while the rest comprised categories one and two.
He said this was based on the clinical condition of the cases when first diagnosed.
"Some of the cases remain in the same category throughout the period of infection, but the status of some may change as well, either to a lower category or to a higher category of infection," he said.
Dr Noor Hisham said a total of 165 deaths were recorded today, with 52 in Selangor; Johor (30); Negeri Sembilan (23); Kedah (18); and nine deaths each in Sabah and Kuala Lumpur.
Seven deaths were recorded in Penang, Melaka (four); three each in Perak, Terengganu and Sarawak; Pahang (two) and one case each in Kelantan and Perlis, he said, adding that 155 deaths involved citizens and 10 were foreigners.
Meanwhile, Dr Noor Hisham said 11,718 cases had recovered, while 1,062 remained in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with 534 requiring respiratory aid.
He said 28 new clusters were detected yesterday, with 13 of them workplace related, 12 within the community and three related to other groups.
The COVID-19 infectivity or R-naught (Rt) rate in Malaysia yesterday was 1.12, he said, adding that Terengganu and Kelantan recorded the highest value of 1.29, followed by Sabah (1.25).
All other states recorded values above 1.0, except Negeri Sembilan, Labuan and Perlis.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Sat Jul 31 2021
Dr Noor Hisham, in a post on his Facebook, said new positive COVID-19 cases in Malaysia surged to an all-time high of 17,786 today. - Astro AWANI filepic
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.