Ravin Palanisamy

Ravin is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Saturday, 08 May 2021 10:08 PM

Covid-19 now infecting more young people, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says some of them suffer severe symptoms and do not respond to treatment.

Covid-19 now infecting more young people, says health D-G

Saturday, 08 May 2021 09:05 PM

Public urged to follow SOP as hospitals run out of beds

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the next 4 weeks are crucial for country to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Public urged to follow SOP as hospitals run out of beds

Saturday, 08 May 2021 06:22 PM

Malaysia could record 7,000 Covid-19 cases by end-May

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says this could happen if people fail to comply with prescribed SOP.

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Malaysia could record 7,000 Covid-19 cases by end-May

Saturday, 08 May 2021 05:53 PM

Second straight day of Covid-19 cases exceeding 4,000 with 25 deaths

Director-general of health says 4,519 new infections were recorded as of noon today, with Selangor contributing 1,722.

Second straight day of Covid-19 cases exceeding 4,000 with 25 deaths

Friday, 07 May 2021 08:40 PM

Record number of Covid-19 patients in ICU today, says Noor Hisham

Health D-G says some hospitals having to place patients on ventilators in normal wards due to lack of space.

Record number of Covid-19 patients in ICU today, says Noor Hisham


Friday, 07 May 2021 04:34 PM

Covid-19 cases pass 4,000

Selangor tops list with 1,424 new infections.

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Covid-19 cases pass 4,000

Friday, 07 May 2021 02:27 PM

Parallel vaccine programme to begin when there’s enough supply, says Khairy

Public-private immunisation model for manufacturing sector only at ‘interest’ stage, says minister.

Parallel vaccine programme to begin when there’s enough supply, says Khairy

Friday, 07 May 2021 11:19 AM

Use new tech to decide on blanket ban on outdoor exercise, says lawmaker

Ong Kian Ming says data from HIDE can be studied to see how many clusters were created as a result of such activities.

Use new tech to decide on blanket ban on outdoor exercise, says lawmaker

Thursday, 06 May 2021 12:20 PM

Aladdin1 Malaysia joins growing Muslim-friendly market

Halal-focused digital commerce platform aims to provide SMEs access to global Muslim market.

Aladdin1 Malaysia joins growing Muslim-friendly market

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 07:25 PM

Hari Raya SOP – no open houses but visits allowed with conditions

Visits are completely banned in EMCO areas.

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Hari Raya SOP – no open houses but visits allowed with conditions

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 06:43 PM

Economic sectors to operate as usual in 6 Selangor districts under MCO

Ramadan bazaars in the affected areas will be allowed to operate.

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Economic sectors to operate as usual in 6 Selangor districts under MCO

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 05:51 PM

MCO in 6 Selangor districts from Thursday

Third round of lockdown for Hulu Langat, Petaling, Gombak, Klang, Kuala Langat and Sepang to last till May 17.

MCO in 6 Selangor districts from Thursday

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 01:56 PM

5 Pakatan MPs file police report over ex-IGP’s claims

Allegations are serious, warrant investigation, says PKR's Fahmi Fadzil. 

5 Pakatan MPs file police report over ex-IGP’s claims

Monday, 03 May 2021 07:45 PM

9 new Covid-19 clusters detected

There are currently 389 active clusters in the country.

9 new Covid-19 clusters detected

Monday, 03 May 2021 05:43 PM

Covid-19 deaths highest in 3 months with 18 fatalities

The previous high of 25 deaths was reported on February 18.

Covid-19 deaths highest in 3 months with 18 fatalities