"The task force has been set up by the Health Ministry to look at a wider scope, we call the 'Greater' Klang Valley. It is a pandemic frontier.”

Malaysian Meterological Department: These situations have the potential to cause flash floods especially in low-lying areas and damage to frail structures

"Yesterday, Selangor recorded 4,400 cases and 4,152 on July 8. From this data, we see more contact tracing activities and screenings in the EMCO areas. Public health activities are expected in the EMCO areas, hence the increased screenings." 

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the Ministry viewed the matter seriously and an in-depth investigation would be carried out because issues or problems related to vaccination were not something that could be taken lightly at this time

Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this marked that Malaysia has met the first national threshold for the transition from Phase One of Movement Control under the National Recovery Plan

To oversee the implementation of strategies and assistance outlined under the plan, and to undertake appropriate and proactive interventions amid the dynamic pandemic situation

The jump in new cases, up from 8,868 recorded on Thursday (July 8), came as the Ministry of Health ramped up public health measures — with more rigorous close contact detection and health screening for the early detection of Covid-19 cases — in areas that have been placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order

There will be 23 private residences up for sale, with prices ranging from US$388,000 (RM1.6 million) for hilltop lots and beach front lots from US$1.29 million

Clad in a blue suit, Ismail Sabri arrived at the Perdana Putra compound at 10am.