Ravin Palanisamy

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

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Monday, 26 Oct 2020 07:37 PM

Report CMCO rule flouters, says health D-G after BN meeting

Gatherings could lead to Covid-19 spike, says Noor Hisham.

Report CMCO rule flouters, says health D-G after BN meeting

Monday, 26 Oct 2020 06:32 PM

New daily high of 1,240 virus cases, 7 deaths

Sabah again records the highest number of Covid-19 infections at 927, says health D-G.

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New daily high of 1,240 virus cases, 7 deaths

Sunday, 25 Oct 2020 08:50 PM

More than 50% clusters still active, 9 new ones recorded

225 groups of linked Covid-19 infections detected so far, with 116 of them still active.  

More than 50% clusters still active, 9 new ones recorded

Sunday, 25 Oct 2020 06:50 PM

823 new Covid-19 cases, 8 more deaths

Kepayan and Kota Kinabalu prisons recorded 67 new infections today, down from 434 yesterday.

823 new Covid-19 cases, 8 more deaths

Thursday, 22 Oct 2020 09:10 PM

99 active Covid-19 clusters, six new

A total 113 new cases reported in fresh clusters, says Noor Hisham.

99 active Covid-19 clusters, six new


Thursday, 22 Oct 2020 08:39 PM

No cure yet for Covid-19, says health D-G

Noor Hisham clarifies no drugs can effectively treat disease currently.

No cure yet for Covid-19, says health D-G

Thursday, 22 Oct 2020 08:04 PM

12 schools shut due to local clusters in third wave of Covid-19

Schools were either located in the red zone, had cases of infection from family members or reported to have sporadic cases, says health D-G.

12 schools shut due to local clusters in third wave of Covid-19

Thursday, 22 Oct 2020 07:37 PM

1 in 2 tested in Kepayan Prison positive for Covid-19

1,208 in the prison screened so far, with 582 positive, says health D-G.

1 in 2 tested in Kepayan Prison positive for Covid-19

Thursday, 22 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

Brace for MCO in Sabah, extended CMCO in Klang Valley

Health experts warn it could be weeks before any sustained drop in new Covid-19 cases is seen.

Brace for MCO in Sabah, extended CMCO in Klang Valley

Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 09:24 PM

Ministry to use Kedah example to lower infectivity rate in Sabah

Noor Hisham Abdullah says northern state’s R-naught value has improved tremendously from past months.

Ministry to use Kedah example to lower infectivity rate in Sabah

Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 08:42 PM

Eight new Covid-19 clusters, 93 active

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the clusters are in Sabah, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.

Eight new Covid-19 clusters, 93 active

Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 07:46 PM

Health D-G coy on why Khairuddin not given quarantine order

Noor Hisham reiterates ministry’s top management not informed of PAS minister’s quarantine breach.

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Health D-G coy on why Khairuddin not given quarantine order

Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 06:40 PM

6 Covid-19 deaths, 732 new cases

National caseload now at 22,957.

6 Covid-19 deaths, 732 new cases

Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020 09:51 PM

Don’t work in silos on Covid-19, Noor Hisham tells state health authorities

The director-general of health urges them to work with federal authorities, adding that health is a federal matter by law.

Don’t work in silos on Covid-19, Noor Hisham tells state health authorities

Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020 09:34 PM

1 in 2 tested in Semporna have Covid-19, says health D-G

District has the highest infection rate in Sabah.

1 in 2 tested in Semporna have Covid-19, says health D-G