Dear Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, Our heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as Malaysia’s new Health Minister. As you step into this position, we extend our best wishes and hopes for a more successful tenure than your predecessor; one that prioritises the health and well-being of a nation. Many rejoiced at your return, however, it is crucial […]
Category Archives: COVID-19 in Malaysia
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Jun
Jun
Today marks the anniversary of Day One of the Malayan Emergency (June 16,1948 -1960). It was an undeclared war won not only on the battlefields, but also through winning hearts and minds of the civilian population. A pertinent lesson to our war efforts against Covid-19. It was early morning on this exact day 73 years […]
03
Jun
Jun
The COVID-19 crisis that engulfs us today has brought us to expect decision-making that is firm, timely, and based on evidence. The actions that governments choose to take or not to take in this crisis will impact our immediate-, medium- and long-term futures. In preparing for a response, experts all around the world have emerged […]
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May
May
The shroud of COVID-19 has gotten very dark, casting much distrust, discord, and disarray in this country. The third Movement Control Order is beginning to feel like a series of recurring nightmares, striking fear and anxiety among us and taking lives and livelihoods away. But in this period of turmoil, what could be a light […]
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May
May
If the night is darkest just before dawn, it is pitch black right now in Malaysia. Three times we have counted the enactments of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Three times we have paused everything in unity and in purpose to bring precious respite to an overworked healthcare system dealing with one of the worst […]
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Oct
Oct
Ever since air traffic into Malaysia has been allowed again, the Government has decided that all individuals entering Malaysia from abroad will be subjected to compulsory quarantine orders under the Observation & Surveillance Order subject to the provisions of Section 15 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342). Section […]
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May
May
On Friday night, former Law Minister Datuk Liew indicated that he could mount a challenge to determine the legality of the Movement Control Order (MCO). He went on to label MCO as an illegal act and claimed he “didn’t think” that the Attorney-General Chambers have gazetted Covid-19. Wait, hang on YB. I urge you to […]
04
May
May
Many Malaysians have eagerly returned to work today as the new PCID Regulations (P.U. (A) 136 for the CMCO (Conditional Movement Control Order) swings into action. With the reopening of businesses, some are under the impression that the MCO has been lifted already — we are looking at overcrowded mamak eateries, and long lines at […]
03
May
May
Our success to beat the COVID-19 pandemic hinges on our collective actions. The reality is that as we make progress in flattening the curve and reopening the economy, we need to move forward with caution so that we will not take any steps to reverse the good outcomes that we have gained in the past […]
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Apr
Apr
Over and over again, you find people talking a lot recently about a “new normal”, and everyone is convinced how the world after Covid-19 may never be the same.
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