KJ: Covid-19 quarantine periods vary from 10 to five days based on vaccination status and symptoms
Quarantine periods for Covid-19 patients will now vary based on their vaccination status and if they are showing symptoms, says Khairy Jamaluddin.
In a statement on Saturday, the Health Minister also said all new isolation and quarantine procedures will be effective beginning Sunday (Jan 16) and will also be applicable to those who are already undergoing isolation and quarantine.
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Health DG: At 3,074, new Covid-19 cases outnumber recoveries for third day running
New Covid-19 cases outnumbered recoveries for three consecutive days on Saturday (Jan 15), with 3,074 new infections and 2,828 recoveries recorded across the country.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also said the total number of active clusters was now 176, with ten new clusters detected.
Regarding the flood situation, the ministry stated that there were 471 Covid-19 cases among flood victims, although no new cases were reported on Saturday.
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January 15, 2022
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1,300 police personnel to monitor Thaipusam celebration in Batu Caves
About 1,300 police personnel will be deployed to control the crowd and monitor standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance, as well as ensure the smooth running of the Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves from Sunday (Jan 16) until Friday (Jan 21).
Gombak District Police chief ACP Zainal Mohamed Mohamed on Saturday (Jan 15) told a media conference that all personnel would be on duty from 7pm on Sunday (Jan 16) until midnight Jan 21.
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Smooth operation at Axiata Arena vaccination centre as the PPV is back in action for booster shots
The Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil was a hive of activity as crowds of people turned up to get their booster dose on the first day of its reopening as a Covid-19 vaccination centre (PPV) on Saturday (Jan 15).
Members of the public commended the smooth vaccination process at the centre and also offered words of encouragement to those who were hesitant on receiving their booster dose.
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Closed-door meeting nothing to do with state polls, says Johor Umno secretary
The closed-door meeting with the Barisan Nasional machinery in Kulai on Saturday is not a sign that state polls are looming, according to Johor Umno secretary Datuk Samsolbari Jamali.
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January 15, 2022
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Malaysia to end Covid-19 pandemic phase and enter endemic phase this year
During his special address to the Health Ministry staff on Thursday (Jan 13), Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the ministry will make a statement of intention to end the pandemic phase of Covid-19 this year so that the country will transition into the endemic phase to recover from the health crisis.
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January 15, 2022
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Proposal for esports, lion dance to be included in official sports list under Act
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker revealed that esports and lion dance have been proposed to be added into the list of official sports under the Sports Development Act. He said this after launching the Sungei Wang Plaza’s new look on Saturday (Jan 15).
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KJ: Smoking a generational endgame with new Tobacco Control Act this year
During his special address to the Health Ministry staff on Thursday (Jan 13), Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the ministry would table the new Tobacco Control Bill to further end the era of smoking for future generations.
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January 15, 2022
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Pulau Burung landfill peat fire brought under control after four days
The Fire and Rescue Department has brought the peat fire at Pulau Burung landfill in Penang under control after four days but people in the vicinity have been warned to take precautions against the toxic smoke emanating from the fire.
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KJ: Contract doctors will be given permanent jobs with ministry this year
During his special address to the Health Ministry staff on Thursday (Jan 13), Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said a decision would be made possibly by the end of this month to absorb some of the contract doctors in the medical, dental and pharmacy fields into the ministry’s system so that they can be offered permanent jobs and security of tenure.
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January 15, 2022
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Get back on track to settle backlog of medical and surgical procedures, KJ tells hospitals
During his special address to the Health Ministry staff on Thursday (Jan 13), Minister Khairy Jamaluddin told all government hospitals to shift their focus from fighting Covid-19 to also resolving the backlog of some 50,000 medical and surgical-based procedures and eradicating other top killer diseases for Year 2022.
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January 14, 2022
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Lawyers to challenge Djokovic's visa cancellation in federal court
Lawyers for tennis star Novak Djokovic will argue the Immigration Minister erroneously cancelled his visa as they fight his deportation. Documents show the call was made because of fears his presence in the country could stir up anti-vaccine sentiment, but Djokovic’s lawyers say there's no evidence that would be the case.
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Family and friends say goodbye to Shebby Singh
Former national football player Serbegeth Singh, who died on Wednesday, was cremated according to Sikh rites at the Shamshan Bhoomi Wake Hall in Jalan Loke Yew, Kuala Lumpur on Friday, Jan 14.
Family and friends paid their last respects to Serbegeth, who was fondly known as Shebby Singh and who was the defensive pillar of the Kuala Lumpur and national football teams in the 80s.
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Covid-19: Malaysia records 3,346 new cases on Friday (Jan 14)
A total of 3,346 new Covid-19 cases were detected in Malaysia on Friday (Jan 14), says the Health Ministry.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brings the cumulative total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 2,802,263 cases since the pandemic began.
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Twelve minors among 23 charged with promoting online gambling
A total of 23 individuals including 12 minors and four women were charged in the Magistrate's Court in George Town on Friday (Jan 14) with promoting online gambling.
The accused, aged between 16 and 32, however, claimed trial after the charges were read out to them before Magistrate Rosnee Mohd Radzuan.
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January 14, 2022
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CJ: Judiciary was not asked to 'help' individuals facing trial
The judiciary was not approached to "help" certain individuals facing criminal trials, says Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
The Chief Justice, who spoke to the press at the Opening of the Legal Year 2022, was referring to a comment made by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during a televised event on Aug 4 last year before he resigned, which alluded to some individuals "asking for help" in relation to their criminal cases in court.
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CJ: Only evidence matters, not opinions outside the court
Only evidence matters in decisions made by the courts and not opinions made outside the court of law, says the Chief Justice.
Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said the judiciary would maintain its principle by not responding to comments about court decisions on social media.
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Construction worker survives six-floor fall down elevator shaft in KK
A construction worker survived six-floor fall down an elevator shaft in a building under construction in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and only suffered a leg injury.
55-year-old Nasir Sammah was hoisted out of the elevator shaft by firemen who received a distress call at 12.28pm on Friday (Jan 14).
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January 14, 2022
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Azam Baki should go on leave while under probe, says Rais Yatim
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki should go on leave while under investigation, Tan Sri Rais Yatim said on Friday (Jan 14).
The Dewan Negara president, who is also Parliamentary Special Committee on Corruption (JKMR) chairman, said this was the norm when a government officer is under probe.
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January 14, 2022
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MCA questions U- turn on cave temple eviction notices after DAP reps met Perak MB
MCA asked why was there an about turn on the eviction notice given to cave temples in Perak after DAP representatives met with Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Party spokesman Mike Chong Yew Chuan, at a press conference on Friday (Jan 14) at Wisma MCA, Kuala Lumpur said that Perak MCA chairman Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon had met with the Perak Land and Mines Department previously and the party was confidant that a solution was about to be reached.
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