PETALING JAYA – Malaysian comedian Syed Umar Mokhtar Syed Mohd Redzuan also known as Abam Bocey passed away earlier this morning at home in Gombak. The popular comedian died from high fever. He was 32 years old. Ali Puteh, Abam’s younger brother confirmed that he complained of his fever and headache two days but doesn’t want to go to the …

KUALA LUMPUR – A 63-year-old man from China, the 10th person infected with the novel coronavirus (nCoV-2019) has fully recovered and expected to be discharged from the hospital today Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the Chinese national has been treated at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and was given a clean bill of health after having his test …

KUALA LUMPUR – According to Malaysian ambassador to Thailand Datuk Jojie Samuel, there were no Malaysian casualties were reported in the shooting rampage that killed 26 and injured 57 in Nakhon Ratchasima. “so far, no Malaysians (casualties),” He added The suspect, a 32-year-old soldier Jakrapanth Thomma, was finally shot dead by Thai security forces hours after he went on a …

PUTRAJAYA – Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that two Malaysians were infected with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) after being brought home – leaving a total number of Malaysian infected to 3. The two – A father and son – tested positive and have been warded at the Tuanku Jaafar Hospital in Seremban. Both in stable condition. Both the …

PUTRAJAYA – A visiting 17-year-old Canadian girl has been taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) as a precaution for infection of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly confirmed the reports as the ministry is  currently awaiting a report from HKL. Dzulkefly also confirmed hazard material tea’s involvement in their full suit. The teen was taken to the hospital …

KOTA BARU – Malaysia encouraged Muslims to perform special prayers to seek God’s intervention against the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. Kelantan mufti Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad said congregational prayers were channels for Muslims to ask for Allah’s help against outbreak and diseases Shukri also believed that the virus was a test from God on the people in different countries. …

PUTRAJAYA – Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said that Malaysia is not facing risk of recession despite the government’s plan to expedite implementation of an economic stimulus package. “There’s no risk of recession in Malaysia. I think what the government want is to ensure sustainable economic growth.” He added. The ministry’s economic stimulus package would include rebates on tax and …

PUTRAJAYA – Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that two Malaysians were infected with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) after being brought home – leaving a total number of Malaysian infected to 3. The two – A father and son – tested positive and have been warded at the Tuanku Jaafar Hospital in Seremban. Both in stable condition. Both the …

JOHOR BARU – The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has detained 12 individuals for posting fake and misleading news over the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The MCMC and police are currently investigating over 36 cases of fake news on the coronavirus. Johor Housing, Communication and Multimedia Committee chairman Dzulkelfy Ahmad has urged the public to visit the service portal, Sebenarnya.my …

JOHOR BARU – The Johor Health Department has denied a viral Facebook claims that that novel 2019-nCoV outbreak has reached Desa Tebrau. “The Johor Health Department would like to state that the statement is untrue. We advise the public not to spread any fake news that will cause panic.” said in a post on their official Facebook page today The …