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Malaysia’s New COVID-19 Cases Continue To Hover Around 2-Digit Count

In a report earlier today, Azril Annuar of Malay Mail reported that amidst the easing out of restrictions across the country as hairdressers, gyms, cinemas, and schools reopen, people have become complacent.While social distancing is still being practised at shopping malls with temperature checks, the Malay Mail reporter said that there are some who are not adhering to MOH... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today12 July 2020

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National Health Survey Finds That 50% Of Malaysians Are Either Overweight Or Obese

Obesity and the chronic diseases that it can lead to such as diabetes, kidney failure, and heart disease have been contributing to premature deaths in the country.However, obesity can be prevented with some simple lifestyle changes.In an interview with Bernama, Universiti Putra Malaysia public health expert Dr Norliza Ahmad said that factors contributing to obesity can be classified into... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today23 June 2020

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Dr Noor Hisham Warns Against Using 3 Cosmetic Products That Contain A Poisonous Substance

Glow Skin White-Brightening Cream goes for RM120 on two e-commerce sites.Photos of Glow Skin White products are scattered across Facebook, with many visuals depicting 'before and after' use of the products. Some advertorial messages claimed that the product is "Certified by FDA Laboratories California".The brand also has many product posters that look aesthetic and professionally made,... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today10 June 2020

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Do You Still Need To Wear A Mask In Public If You Seem Healthy? Here’s What MOH & WHO Says

Among the benefits, it listed:— reduced potential exposure risk from infected persons before they develop symptoms,— reduced potential stigmatisation of individuals wearing masks to prevent infecting others or of people caring for COVID-19 patients in non-clinical settings,— making people feel they can play a role in contributing to stopping the spread of the virus.One other... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today7 June 2020

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MOH Urges Single People To Be “Strong And Patient” About Interstate Travels

However, this only applies for emergency reasons such as deaths, medical, and work-related travel.The exception also applies to married couples who live in different states, provided they have justified reasons, according to an announcement made by the National Security Council (MKN). These interstate travel exemptions, however, still require approval from the police.Interstate... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today31 May 2020

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The Necessity Of Planning A Good Exit Strategy For Malaysia

The new norms or what we call the standard operating procedure (SOP) would include the practice of social distancing, hand-washing practices, use of hand sanitisers, and wearing face masks while in public places as well as other socially responsible initiatives to curb COVID-19 dissemination.According to KPMG, there are seven forms of shifting the business landscape – the shift towards... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today30 May 2020

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Dr Noor Hisham Calls For Better Living Conditions For Foreign Workers

According to Dr Noor Hisham, while the ministry is looking into assisting the employers, in the meantime, those employing foreign workers should do their own screening."One of the reasons that we find is that perhaps because of the confined spaces and crowded accommodations that they have causes them to not be able to practise social distancing. If one of them is positive then the whole... Click here to read the […]

today29 May 2020

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You Can Find COVID-19 Cases Within 1KM Radius Of Yourself With MOH’s New Tracking App

During the COVID-19 press conference on Thursday, 28 May, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah urged Malaysians to use the app provided by the MOH to monitor the outbreak as well as assess their health condition online.The app comes with a 'Hotspot Tracker' feature which, according to New Straits Times, was made to help the public plan their commute and avoid... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today29 May 2020

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Data Collected From Other Countries Show A Spike In Cases After Holiday Seasons

They are Pedas in Negeri Sembilan, as well as Pudu in Kuala Lumpur. However, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham stressed that interstate travel is still banned.He explained that this policy was implemented to reduce the exodus of Malaysians going back to their hometowns.Dr Noor Hisham said, "MOH is mainly concerned about the upcoming festive season. Based on the data collected from... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today22 May 2020