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Msia's COVID-19 Tally To Almost 150

Mar 11, 2020

Malaysia's tally of COVID-19 cases is now at 149! 

This after the Health Ministry reported 20 new cases today. 

Meanwhile the ministry says a total of 26 people have been discharged from hospital. 

Malaysia to ban visitors from Iran, Italy, and South Korea

All visiting Iranian, Italian and South Koreans will be barred from entering Msia effective this Friday, following the COVID-19 outbreak. 

The Health minister also encouraged citizens NOT to visit these countries unless it's absolutely necessary. 

New Cabinet had first meeting in Putrajaya

Image: MalayMail

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin chaired the new govt's first Cabinet meeting earlier today. 

He says among the topics discussed is a review of all tax systems, including calls to reinstate GST.

Meanwhile, the new government will form a new Ecomomic Action Council to handle economic problems caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. 

He also announced the setting up of a special fund, to help those affected by the outbreak.