COVID-19 rapid test kits from US still being evaluated, says MoH
Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the test kits can be manufactured locally, but the reagent required has to be imported from Taiwan.
COVID-19: MoH detects four sub-clusters related to tabligh assembly at Sri Petaling mosque
The four sub-clusters are:
1. A madrasah in Jerantut, Pahang, with 62 confirmed positive cases; 20 cured
2. A madrasah in Penanti, Penang, with six positive cases; four recovered
3. A madrasah in Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat, Selangor, with 90 positive cases; 67 recovered
4. A madrasah in Jasin, Melaka, with 37 positive cases; one recovered
COVID-19: Malaysia reports 153 new cases versus 113 recoveries today; tally at 4,683
There were three deaths reported...
Covid-19 infections in Malaysia may have already peaked, says Health D-G
Some quarters, like JP Morgan and Malaysian Institute of Economic Research, had previously predicted that Malaysia's Covid-19 infections would only peak by mid-April.
Daily recoveries top 200 for second time this week; exceed new cases for fourth time this month (Updated)
The daily recoveries figure exceeds the new cases for the fourth time this month. There are 118 new confirmed cases, an increase from 106 yesterday.
Putrajaya agrees to allow selected economic sectors to resume operations in stages
These sectors will be determined by a special cabinet committee that will be chaired by the senior minister of international trade and industry, and the senior defence minister.
Berjaya Times Square to waive rent for all tenants from March 18 till April 14
In a statement, the mall and entertainment operator said it will be a full base rental waiver and that it is done to support the long-term business sustainability of its tenants.
Malaysia extends MCO by another two weeks to April 28
This is the second extension to the MCO, which was originally imposed for a two-week period from March 18 to March 31, but then extended to April 14.
Red zones in Klang Valley widen, Hulu Selangor is one now
This means that the red zones have expanded further in the Klang Valley, where there are now 11 health districts with more than 40 confirmed Covid-19 positive cases.
Malaysia will need vaccine from more advanced countries: Covid Research Centre
In a statement, the new non-profit research and analysis unit under the Asian Heritage Museum Group said the development of a vaccine is out of Malaysia’s control and hence, the nation can only hope for the best.
