Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 07:04 PM

4,571 new infections, 17 deaths as active caseload nears 50,000

All save three of today's cases are local tranmissions, says Noor Hisham.

4,571 new infections, 17 deaths as active caseload nears 50,000

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 05:26 PM

PM urges respect for Agong’s emergency decree

Royal consent was granted to give government powers to better manage epidemic, says Muhyiddin.

PM urges respect for Agong’s emergency decree

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 05:04 PM

Khairy to coordinate Covid-19 immunisation programme, says PM

Minister to lead task force on logistics and coordination with states and govt agencies.

Khairy to coordinate Covid-19 immunisation programme, says PM

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 04:56 PM

Emergency powers enable stiffer penalties for SOP flouters, says PM

Businesses, top civil servants who flout rules will be targets of amendments to law made possible by emergency ordinance, says Muhyiddin.

Emergency powers enable stiffer penalties for SOP flouters, says PM

Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021 07:44 PM

7 new clusters, staggering 97% cases related to workplaces

Highest number of cases reported at construction sites, factories.

7 new clusters, staggering 97% cases related to workplaces


Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021 06:37 PM

Record 21 deaths despite drop in new Covid-19 cases

3,455 fresh infections logged today, says Noor Hisham.

Record 21 deaths despite drop in new Covid-19 cases

Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021 01:05 PM

New general needed in Covid-19 crisis, says Umno veep

Mohamed Khaled Nordin the new chief will lead a multi-ministry team and is not a replacement of the health D-G.

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New general needed in Covid-19 crisis, says Umno veep

Monday, 01 Feb 2021 08:33 PM

14 new Covid-19 clusters, most linked to factories, hostels and building sites

Nine are workplace clusters, while two involve high-risk groups.

14 new Covid-19 clusters, most linked to factories, hostels and building sites

Monday, 01 Feb 2021 06:44 PM

10 deaths as new Covid-19 cases dip below 5,000 after three days

Country records 4,214 new infections, of which 4,205 are local transmissions.

10 deaths as new Covid-19 cases dip below 5,000 after three days

Friday, 29 Jan 2021 09:42 PM

Petaling district in red alert over virus surge

The district in Selangor alone accounts for more than 1,500 cases.

Petaling district in red alert over virus surge

Friday, 29 Jan 2021 07:30 PM

12 new Covid-19 clusters, 10 linked to workplaces

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the 12 clusters contributed 319 cases today.

12 new Covid-19 clusters, 10 linked to workplaces

Friday, 29 Jan 2021 06:00 PM

Record 5,725 Covid-19 cases, national tally now past 200,000

Selangor contributes to 54% of today’s total infections, at 3,126 cases.

Record 5,725 Covid-19 cases, national tally now past 200,000

Wednesday, 27 Jan 2021 09:07 PM

Record number of 314 Covid-19 patients in intensive care

Of that number, 122 require ventilator support, says ministry.

Record number of 314 Covid-19 patients in intensive care

Wednesday, 27 Jan 2021 07:34 PM

Record 17 daily clusters reported, most related to workplaces

Workplace clusters alone account for 1,076 cases, says D-G.

Record 17 daily clusters reported, most related to workplaces

Wednesday, 27 Jan 2021 06:44 PM

Malaysia logs 3,680 new Covid-19 cases

Johor the highest with 1,069 infections, says Noor Hisham.

Malaysia logs 3,680 new Covid-19 cases