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Malaysia better prepared to face COVID surge

Feb 02, 2022

Malaysia is now better prepared to deal with a surge in COVID-19 infections, following the emergence of the Omicron variant.

The Health Minister says the current situation is different compared to late last year, thanks to the National Immunisation Program.

Khairy Jamaluddin is confident that we can weather the Omicron wave as he reminded us to continue to follow SOPs, get vaccinated, and get the booster shot.

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Govt urged to set timeline for border reopening

The National Recovery Council wants the government to set a definite timeline for the reopening of our borders.

Its chairman says it’s to boost the economy’s recovery, after being hit hard by the ongoing pandemic.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Malaysia is recovering, but the recovery process is limited.

He adds that our borders can reopen in stages, by factoring in certain SOPs such as quarantine and COVID-19 screenings.

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WHO warns against lifting COVID restrictions all at once

The World Health Organisation says now is NOT the time to lift COVID restrictions all at once.

It’s because many countries have low vaccination rates, and have not reached their peak of Omicron infections.

As such, it stressed that measures should be eased slowly and with caution.