Man busted for drugs, infected with virus
KUCHING: A male suspect detained in Padawan police headquarters (IPD) for possessing drugs, was confirmed positive for Covid-19. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail when contacted earlier confirmed the case and the suspect has been handed over to the Health Ministry (MoH) for further actions. “Padawan police is currently dealing with the Ministry of Health […]
Govt plans to issue Covid-19 vaccine passport as proof of vaccination
SEPANG: The government plans to issue Covid-19 passports as verification for individuals who have received the vaccine, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. “We are proposing two ways of doing it, have it (proof of vaccination) displayed in the MySejahtera application or maintain the proof in physical form which is a passport that […]
Don’t worry, parents told
KUCHING: Parents need not worry about the reopening of schools as advice from the National Security Council (MKN) and the Health Ministry (MoH) has been taken into account. Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) president Ahmad Malie said parents must welcome the move positively and put their confidence on the Education Ministry (MoE). “I believe the […]
Big companies willing to cover vaccine costs if Health Ministry approves
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC) is appreciative of the government’s decision to include foreign workers under the National Covid-19 Immunisation programme which provides free vaccine. Its secretary-general Matthew Law said the vaccine will definitely assist in combating Covid-19 more aggressively compared to the implementation of stricter standard operating procedures (SOPs) such as creating […]
3,499 new Covid-19 cases reported nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: The daily Covid-19 death toll dropped significantly today to five compared to 17 Friday, but the number of new cases in the past 24 hours remained at four digits. With 3,499 new cases recorded overnight, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Malaysia’s Covid-19 infection tally now stands at 261,805 cases […]
Discussion on state’s vaccination plan on Feb 15
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will meet next Monday (Feb 15) to discuss the state’s Covid-19 vaccination plan. Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas in disclosing this, said it would include updating the publicity of the State Health Department’s vaccination programme. “It aims to convince not only senior citizens but all Sarawakians […]
Sarawak to have own vaccination programme
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is working closely with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) to facilitate the vaccination programme for the state. Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state government is adjusting the national vaccination programme to suit Sarawak better. He pointed out that the lack of medical […]
Talks on with Pfizer for another 30 pct of Covid-19 vaccine supply
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is in talks with pharmaceutical company Pfizer to obtain another 30 per cent supply of Covid-19 vaccine, COMIRNATY (Concentrate For Dispersion For Injection) produced by Pfizer-BioNTech. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the additional amount would cover 50 per cent of Malaysia’s population. The National Covid-19 Immunisation […]
Application to volunteer in Covid-19 vaccine study still open
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) is looking for more volunteers to take part in phase 3 of Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial. The MOH in a Twitter post said among the prescribed conditions are applicants must be over 18 years old and healthy. Those interested to volunteer or seeking further information can contact the Clinical […]
Procurement of low dead-volume syringes underway
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) is carrying out the procurement of ‘low dead-volume’ syringes, needed to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine injections, with local and foreign companies, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said this type of syringe was needed and appropriate for the vaccine because it could avoid wastage and maximise the […]