PETALING JAYA: The government must reconsider the 10km movement restriction that came into force under the second phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO), says the Malaysia Health Coalition. It said there must be exemptions for those seeking specialty healthcare as many patients have no choice but to travel long distances to receive treatment for their…
Assalamualaikum dan Salam sejahtera, Saya selaku Menteri Besar Selangor ingin menyampaikan pesanan dari Malaysia Health Coalition kepada semua petugas kesihatan di Malaysia agar bersedia untuk menyumbang tenaga anda. Saya percaya ramai warga Selangor yang merupakan anggota kesihatan yang berjiwa berani. Bersama kita sumbangkan apa yang kita mampu untuk menangani wabak Covid19 ini. #SelangorGempurCovid19 Kandungan…
LETTER | The Malaysian Health Coalition supports social distancing measures announced by the government. Although seemingly drastic, we believe that these measures are necessary to contain the spread of Covid-19 and save lives. These measures are not unique to Malaysia, with many countries already closing schools or restricting movements, and some declaring full lockdowns or a…
The social-distancing measures announced this past week by Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has elicited much uncertainty, fear and panic. However, despite the abrupt decision, health professionals agree that such measures will save lives in the long run. Malaysia imposed social-distancing movement restrictions later than many other countries after the current pandemic – for example,…
The Malaysian Health Coalition supports social distancing measures announced by the government. Although seemingly drastic, we believe that these measures are necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. These measures are not unique to Malaysia, with many countries already closing schools or restricting movements, and some declaring full lockdowns or a state…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Medical experts representing seven local professional societies urged the government to act and implement quick and firm measures to contain the Covid-19 outbreak and avoid an uncontainable surge in cases. The group, named the Malaysian Health Coalition, suggested that the government undertake a two-pronged strategy aimed at reducing the number…
KUALA LUMPUR – A sudden spike in coronavirus infections has triggered alarm in Malaysia, with the Muslim-majority country now reporting the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia. The country experienced its biggest single-day jump in infections on March 15, with 190 new cases. That number rose again on March 16 (Monday) with 125…
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): A group of local medical experts representing seven professional societies has urged Putrajaya to implement “quick and firm measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and avoid an uncontainable surge in cases”, reported The Malay Mail today. Calling themselves the Malaysian Health Coalition, it said in a statement that: “If the total…
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Medical experts representing seven local professional societies urged the government to act and implement quick and firm measures to contain the Covid-19 outbreak and avoid an uncontainable surge in cases. The group, named the Malaysian Health Coalition, suggested that the government undertake a two-pronged strategy aimed at reducing the number…