Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Monday, 27 Apr 2020 07:13 PM

No hassle at roadblocks for blood donors, assures Noor Hisham

The Health director-general says the matter has been discussed with the police and a letter will also be issued to those who donated.

No hassle at roadblocks for blood donors, assures Noor Hisham

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 06:30 PM

Tackling Covid-19 sees hospitals get capacity boost, says Noor Hisham

Only 30% of beds used so far, says health D-G.

Tackling Covid-19 sees hospitals get capacity boost, says Noor Hisham

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 05:35 PM

Health Ministry advises govt on virus response, not policy matters, says D-G

Dr Noor Hisham clarifies health authority's advisory role during pandemic.

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Health Ministry advises govt on virus response, not policy matters, says D-G

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 04:46 PM

95 Covid-19 recoveries, 40 new cases and 1 death

The total recovery rate is now 67.9%.

95 Covid-19 recoveries, 40 new cases and 1 death

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 01:50 PM

PJ old town market to close after trader tests Covid-19 positive

2nd wet market in Selangor affected after Taman Megah.

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PJ old town market to close after trader tests Covid-19 positive


Friday, 24 Apr 2020 07:43 PM

Malaysia in recovery phase, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says first 2 phases of MCO may have helped flatten Covid-19 peak.

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Malaysia in recovery phase, says health D-G

Friday, 24 Apr 2020 06:32 PM

Bosses, workers must follow SOP under MCO phase 4, Noor Hisham says

Restrictions on certain economic sectors to be relaxed starting April 29.

Friday, 24 Apr 2020 05:54 PM

Selangor Mansion reports 39 new Covid-19 cases

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says spike due to virus’ 14-day incubation.

Selangor Mansion reports 39 new Covid-19 cases

Friday, 24 Apr 2020 04:48 PM

Malaysia records 121 recoveries, 88 new Covid-19 cases

One death reported, bringing death toll to 96.

Malaysia records 121 recoveries, 88 new Covid-19 cases

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 08:01 PM

Risk of catching Covid-19 from the dead present, warns Noor Hisham

Health chief says bodies of coronavirus victims must be handled with care.

Risk of catching Covid-19 from the dead present, warns Noor Hisham

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 06:52 PM

Border controls to remain even when MCO lifted, says health D-G

This is because other nations will still be battling virus outbreak, explains Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Border controls to remain even when MCO lifted, says health D-G

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 06:02 PM

Third healthcare worker dies from Covid-19

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the Health Ministry staffer had high blood pressure and was in close contact with an infected person.

Third healthcare worker dies from Covid-19

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 12:15 PM

Covid-19 to slash RM72 billion from GDP

Economy to shrink by -1% at worst, grow by 3.8% at best, projects MIER.

Covid-19 to slash RM72 billion from GDP

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 08:52 PM

Health Ministry looking into allowance for more frontliners

It depends on budget given by Finance Ministry, says D-G.

Health Ministry looking into allowance for more frontliners

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 06:56 PM

Malaysia to get S. Korean test kits as early as Friday

Procurement done, only logistics issues remain, says health D-G.

Malaysia to get S. Korean test kits as early as Friday