Noel Achariam
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Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 05:58 PM
5,084 tabligh attendees yet to be tested for Covid-19, says health D-G
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says Health Ministry working with police to identify these individuals.
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Friday, 27 Mar 2020 08:15 PM
MCO enforced to stop Malaysians from going overseas, says Health D-G
It coincided with school holidays when many planned to travel abroad with family, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reveals.
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Friday, 27 Mar 2020 07:09 PM
Malaysia testing S. Korean-made Covid-19 rapid test kits
If they are accurate, ministry will purchase 1 million units, says Health D-G.
Friday, 27 Mar 2020 06:47 PM
Malaysia chosen as WHO test site for possible Covid-19 drug
Health Ministry will carry out research, data collection, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Friday, 27 Mar 2020 06:18 PM
Johor’s Covid-19 cases may be linked to tabligh, says Health D-G
4 clusters possible from cases present at both Sri Petaling event and local wedding, Dr Noor Hisham explains.
Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020 03:22 PM
RM63 million to help urban poor, traders and hawkers
Annuar Musa says it includes food, goods, exclusion of rentals, cash and services.
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Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020 11:35 AM
Bukit Kiara longhouse residents hope for govt aid if MCO extended
Most of them are low-income earners and the MCO is preventing them from working.
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 04:10 PM
Food supplies into capital will not be disrupted, says Annuar
Federal Territories minister says food chain distribution essential service after truck turned back due to ‘misunderstanding’.
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 11:05 AM
Suhakam officials with Covid-19 get all-clear, leave hospital
Patients are discharged after tests show up negative twice for the virus.
Monday, 23 Mar 2020 06:24 PM
Public transport restrictions may worsen outbreak, says Loke
The former transport minister says it may cause passenger numbers to spike during the allotted hours.
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Monday, 23 Mar 2020 04:35 PM
Sri Petaling mosque, surrounding areas Covid-19 red zone, says Annuar
Federal Territories minister says authorities keeping close eye on spread of virus at location.
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Friday, 20 Mar 2020 04:52 PM
Only selected food outlets can operate 24 hours, says Annuar
This is because some eateries providing takeaway are attracting too many people, says FT minister.
Friday, 20 Mar 2020 04:01 PM
Decision on Ramadan bazaars rests on success of MCO, says minister
FT Ministry to discuss issue upon expiry of movement control order on March 31.
Friday, 20 Mar 2020 03:02 PM
Food trucks ordered to stop operations in city
They are attracting large crowds, says Annuar Musa.
Friday, 20 Mar 2020 02:43 PM
Authorities seek to screen 7 tahfiz schools which took part in tabligh event
We will track them down if they fail to step up on their own, says FT minister.