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Malaysia's COVID-19 Tally Rises To 50

Mar 04, 2020

The Health Ministry has confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19. 

This means Malaysia now has 50 coronavirus infection cases. 

Meanwhile, Felcra has announced that a member of its board of directors is one of the confirmed cases. 

Staff members have been instructed to work from home, while its facility will undergo a cleaning and sanitation process. 

Elsewhere, the Pahang Health Department has denied a viral Whatapp claim, saying there is a COVID-19 case in Gebeng. 

Sarawak Bars Visitors from Italy and Iran 

The Sarawak government is now banning visitors from Italy and Iran to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Earlier, the state banned entry to visiting Chinese nationals and South Koreans. 

South Korea has reported more than five thousand COVID-19 cases, while Italy and Iran have over two thousand cases each. 

State authorities add that Malaysians who have recently travelled to these countries, are "strongly advised" not to visit Sarawak. 

Pemanis Assemblyman Leaves PKR 

Johor's Pemanis assemblyman Dr Chong Fat Full, has confirmed he has quit PKR to become an independent.  

He has offered his support to the new Perikatan Nasional-led state govt.