Update: Eight new Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia, while 68 more recovered from infection
This is as the nation recorded another 150 new patients, pushing the tally to 2,470.
This is as the nation recorded another 150 new patients, pushing the tally to 2,470.
“We have identified one or two zones in Selangor which we may take action as what we have conducted in Simpang Renggam,” said Dr Noor Hisham at a press conference on updating the latest numbers today.
Meanwhile, 68 more patients have recovered. In total, the number of recovered patients stood at 388.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) urges these participants to come forward to take the test, which will help the government’s efforts to contain the outbreak.
“We expect a surge in April ... We prepare for the worst. It is better to be over-prepared than under-prepared, as under-prepared means not prepared.”
A new death was reported today. The country's death toll is currently at 27.
“I want to clarify here that news about curfew, emergency ordinance, and others are fake news.”
For a married couple operating a hawker stall, with household earnings below RM4,000 per month, they will receive a one-off payment of RM1,600 by May, on top of the RM600 Cost of Living Aid that is due in July.
Let's say you're part of a married couple working in the private sector, with a household income of between RM4,000 and RM8,000 per month.
The first is the introduction of a programme that will allow employers to postpone, restructure, or reschedule their mandatory Employees Provident Fund contribution for employees. The EPF will introduce this programme on April 15.