One new Covid-19 case in Malaysia, two more discharged
The Health Ministry says a new case of Covid-19 has been detected, while two more positive cases have made full recovery.
Commentary: Malaysia’s political carousel brings a hit to its economy
As if the COVID-19 scare is not enough, Malaysia has had to experience an overdose of bizarre political drama of late. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad quit on Monday (Feb 24) only to come back in an interim role.
How will Malaysia confront coronavirus without a health minister?
There’s no such thing as a good moment for a country to endure political chaos and instability but Malaysia’s timing seems particularly bad.
Two more Covid-19 patients in Malaysia recover, discharged
Two more Covid-19 patients have fully recovered and were allowed to return home today, bringing the number of people who have been cured of the coronavirus in Malaysia to 20.
2 more COVID-19 patients discharged in Malaysia, 5 remain hospitalised
With two more COVID-19 patients in Malaysia discharged on Wednesday (Feb 19), only five remained in the hospitals, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said.
Malaysia 1MDB fugitive Jho Low spotted in Wuhan: Police
A fugitive Malaysian financier wanted over a massive graft scandal has been spotted in the city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak, police said, although it was unclear if he had left before Chinese authorities imposed a lockdown.
Singapore, Malaysia to form joint working group to curb COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak
Singapore and Malaysia will set up a joint working group to strengthen cooperation in tackling the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
Malaysia confirms new COVID-19 case related to two others who had tested positive
A 39-year-old woman from China has been confirmed as a new COVID-19 case in Malaysia, bringing the total number of cases to 19, Malaysian health authorities said on Thursday (Feb 13).
Four-year-old coronavirus patient in Malaysia discharged from hospital
A girl in Malaysia has recovered from the novel coronavirus infection and will be allowed to return home to China, a Malaysian health official said in a statement late on Tuesday (Feb 4).
Health Ministry: No new positive cases in Malaysia
Health Ministry: No new positive cases in Malaysia
Forget Britain’s Huawei fumble, China’s helping Malaysia find its 5G spot
Malaysia prepares to embrace the 5G revolution as it eyes the use of the technology in education and farming.
Wuhan virus won’t turn you into a ‘zombie’, says Malaysia
The deadly coronavirus will not cause victims to act like zombies, Malaysia’s government said on social media, as officials act to correct the spread of misinformation surrounding the outbreak.
English to be used to teach maths, science again, says Malaysian PM Mahathir
Malaysia will once again use English to teach mathematics and science subjects, said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Malaysia’s public hospitals can handle possible cases of Wuhan virus: Deputy Health Minister
Malaysia’s public healthcare system is equipped to deal with possible cases of a coronavirus spreading across China and beyond, said Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye on Wednesday (Jan 22).
Almost 100 killed on Malaysian roads in one week
Up to 97 people were killed in traffic accidents nationwide over the past seven days following the launch of Op Selamat, which was initiated in conjunction with the Chinese New Year travel rush.
Malaysia returns 42 containers of ‘illegal’ plastic waste to UK
Malaysia is returning 42 shipping containers of illegally imported plastic waste to the UK, its environment minister has announced.
Malaysia govt starts free meal programme for poor with 4,000 students
About 4,000 students from 100 schools across Malaysia on Monday (Jan 20) were given free meals before the beginning of classes, part of a government programme to help poor students who could not afford a proper meal at home.
Malaysia wields anti-terrorism laws to fight wildlife poaching
Malaysia is stepping up the fight to protect its critically-endangered wildlife by using tough anti-terrorism and money-laundering laws against poachers.