COVID-19 infectivity rate at 1.0 can be early sign cases will increase - Health DG
The country's COVID-19 infectivity rate or R-naught (Rt) which has risen to 1.0 may be an early sign that positive cases will increase, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Nov 12 2021
COVID-19 situation improving, Malaysia ready to enter endemic phase - Health DG
The improving COVID-19 situation in the country in recent weeks has proven that Malaysia and the people are ready to enter the endemic phase.
Mon Oct 11 2021
COVID vaccine - Ready for the booster shot?
Nurashikin Azhari feels strongly that it should be made necessary - for frontliners, at least.
Fri Sep 24 2021
COVID-19: Kelantan wants more vaccines following rise in sporadic cases
Dr Izani said the sharp rise in daily COVID-19 positive cases again in Kelantan has placed the state in a dire situation.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Malaysia's COVID-19 infectivity up slightly at 1.16 - Health DG
The COVID-19 infectivity rate (R-naught) in Malaysia increased to 1.16 today from 1.14 yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Delta variant can cause infection in just 15 seconds - Health DG
With the new COVID-19 variants, including the Delta variant, infections can spread very quickly in just 15 seconds airborne, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Simultaneous containment and controlled reopening through tech-powered mass testing
Repeat clusters show that simply trusting industries and people (and even politicians) to manage and self-enforce SOPs are not reliable.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Emergency COVID Response for KL and Selangor
Consider new angle for an urgent, strategic, multiprong and unprecedented response to contain situation in Klang Valley.
Sat Jul 10 2021
National recovery hinges on vaccination, look out for these success factors
Our actions in the next few months will shape Malaysia's trajectory towards recovery.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Urgent and concurrent capacity upgrading of the healthcare system is key
It has to be the healthcare system which has reached critical level and in need of an urgent upgrading.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Increase testing intensity alongside vaccination campaign
Better virus transmission evaluation requires increased random testing concurrent with vaccination.
Fri Jun 25 2021
MCO 3.0 shows positive signs - Azmin
The government's efforts in implementing Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0 or total lockdown has shown positive signs and reduced the infectivity rate or COVID-19 R-naught (Rt) in the country.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Revisit vaccination coverage in Malaysia
Greater vaccination coverage would enable Malaysia moving towards road to recovery.
Wed May 19 2021
COVID: Health services will be swamped if Indian variant enters Sarawak - Dr Chin
Dr Chin said currently, beds in hospital the ICU, especially Sibu Hospital and Kapit Hospital are at critical levels.
Mon May 17 2021
COVID-19: MOH targets R Naught value of 0.5 - Health DG
MOH is targeting R naught or infectivity rate below 0.5 by increasing public health activities to prevent and control infections.
Wed Nov 18 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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).
Fri Oct 18 2024
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.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024