Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 06:35 PM

PM to get Health Ministry advice on MCO status

Health D-G says facts, figures will be presented to Muhyiddin Yassin this week.

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PM to get Health Ministry advice on MCO status

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 05:21 PM

Coronavirus cluster detected in Pengerang

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says index case confirmed positive on March 22.

Coronavirus cluster detected in Pengerang

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 05:10 PM

50 new Covid-19 cases, 1 dead

Today, 103 patients have been discharged from hospitals.

50 new Covid-19 cases, 1 dead

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

[WATCH] D-G Hisham outlines 6 things to consider before lifting MCO

HEALTH director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there are six criteria that needs to be taken into account before t...

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 08:48 PM

Birthday treat for ‘hero’ health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah thanks colleagues fighting the pandemic alongside him.

Birthday treat for ‘hero’ health D-G


Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 08:22 PM

Don’t make ‘same mistake’ and allow students to rush home, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says there should be scheduled planning for students to return to their hometowns.

Don’t make ‘same mistake’ and allow students to rush home, says health D-G

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 08:06 PM

Noor Hisham gives 2 possible reasons why recovered patients tested positive again

This could be due to residual remains or re-infection, health director-general explains.

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Noor Hisham gives 2 possible reasons why recovered patients tested positive again

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 07:16 PM

6 things to consider before lifting MCO, says health D-G

This includes border control, capacity of healthcare system and protecting high-risk groups.

6 things to consider before lifting MCO, says health D-G

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 05:48 PM

3 die from Covid-19, 57 new cases

This is the fifth consecutive day that the number of new cases is below 100.

3 die from Covid-19, 57 new cases

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

CAAM-Mavcom merger still on, say sources

Progress stalled under Perikatan Nasional while aviation industry tries to upgrade air-safety rating.

CAAM-Mavcom merger still on, say sources

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 06:49 PM

Noor Hisham says Malaysia gunning for single-digit new infections

Health D-G says country has neither won nor lost battle against Covid-19.

Noor Hisham says Malaysia gunning for single-digit new infections

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 06:10 PM

28 Covid-19 cases detected in northern KL, says Noor Hisham

2,064 samples taken from residents in the area.

28 Covid-19 cases detected in northern KL, says Noor Hisham

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 05:44 PM

36 new virus cases, no deaths today

Malaysia reports zero Covid-19 fatalities in 24 hours for first time since March 18.

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36 new virus cases, no deaths today

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 01:31 PM

Barbed wire goes up around KL wholesale market, Selayang areas

Residents yet to be told they are under lockdown.

Barbed wire goes up around KL wholesale market, Selayang areas

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 06:18 PM

Malaysia can learn from Chinese medical team, says Noor Hisham

Director-general of health expects to glean information on treatment, education from counterparts.

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Malaysia can learn from Chinese medical team, says Noor Hisham