Chan Kok Leong
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Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 10:20 PM
Malaysia takes targeted approach instead of mass testing, says health DG
Groups and areas with high number of cases tested more extensively, says Noor Hisham.
Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 07:05 PM
Cannot let guard down despite fewer Covid-19 infections, says Health D-G
Two-digit increments may drop to single digits, but we cannot be complacent, warns Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 03:45 PM
Firms, societies must delay AGMs, says senior minister
But virtual meetings via teleconferencing are allowed, says Ismail Sabri.
Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 03:25 PM
Police will deal with Perikatan leaders who flout MCO, says Ismail Sabri
Reports have been lodged and investigations should be allowed to go ahead, says senior minister.
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Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 03:10 PM
Heavier traffic prompts more roadblocks as Ramadan nears, says Ismail Sabri
Curbs on inter-state travel still in force, says senior minister.
Friday, 17 Apr 2020 07:45 PM
Aim for less than 1,000 active virus cases in MCO phase 3, says health D-G
Noor Hisham optimistic cases will be reduced 'If we continue doing what we did' in first two stages of shutdown.
Friday, 17 Apr 2020 01:35 PM
No magic date to lift MCO, says Dr Mahathir
Malaysians have to get used to ‘new normal’ while waiting for vaccine to be developed.
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Friday, 17 Apr 2020 01:20 PM
Discipline why South Korea, China could contain Covid-19, says Dr Mahathir
Citizens listen to govt advice on lockdown despite violation of rights, freedoms while West chafes on restrictions.
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Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 11:00 AM
Befrienders helps to beat Covid-19 blues
1 in 10 calls to emotional support group concerns stress of living under MCO while calls move online because of restrictions.
Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 04:48 PM
DBKL finds factory, city beautification work for homeless in MCO shelters
Those unable to work will be sent to the Social Welfare Department, or various welfare and nursing homes, says FT Minister Annuar Musa.
Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 04:34 PM
Ramadan bazaar list next week, says FT minister
City officials to meet with hawker representatives to map out the stalls at 66 locations.
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Friday, 10 Apr 2020 04:57 PM
More sectors to resume ops during MCO, says PM
It’s up to senior minister Mohamed Azmin Ali to vet which sectors to reopen.
Friday, 10 Apr 2020 04:14 PM
MCO extended to April 28
This is based on recommendations from the Health Ministry.
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Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 06:59 PM
145 out of 4,119 virus cases in Malaysia involve foreign nationals
In the second wave, 95% of those infected were Malaysians, says Health D-G.
Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 06:57 PM
MOH satisfied with Covid-19 screenings in areas under EMCO
Director-General Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the ministry's targets have been achieved and calls it a positive development.