Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 06:01 PM

Malaysia records 85 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in a month

A total of 169 patients recovered today, almost double the number of new cases, says Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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Malaysia records 85 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in a month

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 09:45 PM

5 more labs to boost Covid-19 testing

They will be set up in Sandakan, Tawau, Miri, Bintulu and Kluang, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

5 more labs to boost Covid-19 testing

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 08:45 PM

New Covid-19 cluster in Negri Sembilan’s Sendayan

State reports 362 new infections today.

New Covid-19 cluster in Negri Sembilan’s Sendayan

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 07:26 PM

Don’t fly if you have fever, health D-G says

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah comments on resumption of Malaysia Airlines flights from peninsula to Sabah, Sarawak.

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Don’t fly if you have fever, health D-G says

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 06:41 PM

Health D-G says no new cases from 5 virus clusters

As for Sri Petaling tabligh cluster, 1,904 of 24,605 people test positive.

Health D-G says no new cases from 5 virus clusters


Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 06:11 PM

573 in Masjid India tested for Covid-19, says Noor Hisham

Health D-G says results will take 24 hours.

573 in Masjid India tested for Covid-19, says Noor Hisham

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 05:38 PM

5 Covid-19 deaths but more recoveries than new cases

Total of 2,478 patients discharged from hospital, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

5 Covid-19 deaths but more recoveries than new cases

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 03:14 PM

6 out of 10 Prihatin measures implemented

Finance minister says the initiatives make up 69% of the entire stimulus plan.

6 out of 10 Prihatin measures implemented

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 09:42 PM

Noor Hisham says 1,000 medical retirees back on front lines

Director-general of health welcomes response from doctors, nurses to help fight Covid-19.

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Noor Hisham says 1,000 medical retirees back on front lines

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 07:53 PM

New ‘Bali’ cluster identified in Kuantan, says Health D-G

The is because the index case was an individual who had recently travelled to Bali.

New ‘Bali’ cluster identified in Kuantan, says Health D-G

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 07:07 PM

Malaysia doing better than JP Morgan’s Covid-19 forecast

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the investment bank had projected a mid-April peak of 6,300 cases, more than the current 4,817 cases.

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Malaysia doing better than JP Morgan’s Covid-19 forecast

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 06:40 PM

23 test positive in Covid-19 screening at Kg Baru flats

Mass testing by district health officials ongoing.

23 test positive in Covid-19 screening at Kg Baru flats

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 05:47 PM

More Covid-19 recoveries than new cases today, 1 more death reported

There are still 2,464 cases that are being treated in hospitals.

More Covid-19 recoveries than new cases today, 1 more death reported

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 07:04 PM

More SMEs to close with second MCO extension, says association head

Putrajaya should decide from the start how long to enforce shutdown so that companies can plan head.

More SMEs to close with second MCO extension, says association head

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 05:52 PM

E-commerce new normal in post-pandemic world, says economist

SMEs must build their online presence going forward, says World Bank's Smita Kuriakose.

E-commerce new normal in post-pandemic world, says economist