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Malaysia announces movement control order effective from 18 - 31 March 2020

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared that the entire country will be on a movement control order starting from March 18 to 31 to deal with the rise in Covid-19 cases. Muhyiddin said the decision was made under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and the Police Act 1967. Thorough prohibition of movement for assemblies including religious, sport, social and cultural activities. All houses of worship, business premises must be closed, except for supermarkets, public markets, sundry & convenient stores selling daily essentials. Full ban on overseas travel for Malaysians. Those returning from overseas, they must undergo health screening and self-quarantine for 14 days. Closure of kindergartens, government and public schools, boarding schools, international schools, tahfiz centres and all primary, secondary and pre-university educational institutions. Closure of all government and private universities including vocational training c...

Current statistics of COVID-19 in Malaysia [16 March 2020]

A total of 125 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 553 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia.  Based on preliminary investigation, of these 125 additional confirmed cases, 95 cases are related to the Tabligh gathering in Seri Petaling mosque. Currently twelve (12) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in intensive care units requiring ventilation support.

Must-Try At Home Ramadan Delights Recipe: Kuih Talam by Ayam Brand

Cooking Time: 1 hour Serving: 12 INGREDIENTS Upper Layer 30gm Rice Flour 30gm Corn Starch 50ml Water 250ml Ayam Brand Coconut Milk Superlight 2 piece Pandan leaves ¼ tsp salt Bottom Layer 300gm Ayam Brand Whole Kernel Corn In Water 250ml Ayam Brand Coconut Milk Superlight 100gm Granulated Sugar 50gm Corn Starch ½ teaspoon Vanilla Essence ½ teaspoon Salt  METHOD Bottom Layer Blend corn and coconut milk until smooth, filter. Mix with sugar, corn starch and vanilla until smooth Pour ¾ mixture into a special heated mould/pan greased with cooking oil. Steam for +/- 10 minutes. Top layer Heat coconut milk with pandan leaves over low heat until boiling In a bowl, mix all the ingredients and filter it Pour mixture into mold Continue steaming for 20 minutes until cooked through Let it cool first before removing it from the mold

Current statistics of COVID-19 in Malaysia [15 March 2020]

As of March 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm, 190 new cases of COVID-19 infections were reported. This brings the total of cases to 428 including 42 recoveries. Most of the new cases are linked to the cluster cases from the Sri Petaling gathering.

Etiqa's Aafiahcare Offers A Comprehensive Critical Illness Plan With Mental Illness Coverage

  A staggering 29.2% of Malaysians are suffering from mental illness, with statistics from the Ministry of Health indicating that the number of Malaysians suffering from mental health problems had a double-digit increase between 1996 and 2015 with 4.2million people diagnosed. AafiahCare, Etiqa’s first-in-Malaysia stand-alone Takaful Critical Illness plan, offers a comprehensive takaful critical illness plan that covers 68 critical illnesses, including one for mental illness. A key feature of this plan is that the mental illness coverage is deemed as an additional benefit that does not reduce the basic coverage amount. Eligibility for coverage is straight-forward and easy. As long as the customer is accepted by Etiqa, he or she will be eligible for cover, subject to the normal underwriting process. The range of mental illness coverage is from RM7,500 up to a maximum of RM30,000 depending on the sum covered. Most beneficial to the participants is that Etiqa does not define...

Current statistics of COVID-19 in Malaysia [14 March 2020]

Two (2) cases (35th and 61st cases) have been discharged from the Sungai Buloh Hospital ward. This bring a total of 35 cases that fully recovered so far from COVID-19 and being discharged from the ward.  As of March 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm, 41 new cases of COVID-19 infections were reported. All of these new cases have been confirmed by patient under investigation (PUI) (37 cases) and close contact with COVID-19 (4 cases). With the addition of 41 new cases, the number of COVID-19 positive cases in Malaysia increased by 238 cases.  To date, a total of 203 cases are still being treated in the ward with five (5) of them being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and needing respiratory assistance. These cases have also been given anti-viral treatment.

GoCar Malaysia: Successful P Licence Campaign Means No Driver Is Left Car-less

The success of GoCar's pilot P Licence campaign highlights the need for services that support the entire community. GoCar Malaysia is extending a helping hand by expanding GoCars to all including P Licence holders, starting in April 2020. From conducting daily activities to acting quickly in emergency situations, transportation is an important part of the infrastructure, and GoCar is driven to ensure that crucial services are available to all. With the majority of students and young adults opting out of buying a car due to the never-ending expenses and long-term responsibilities, the need for affordable, accessible and flexible transport has never been more necessary. The vast majority of car rental services do not allow P Licence holders to rent cars, and this is where GoCar comes in. The pilot phase of the campaign allowed P Licence members to drive selected GoCars from locations within Klang Valley, and quickly proved that demand is high. Since the launch in November 20...

Current statistics of COVID-19 in Malaysia [13 March 2020]

Thirty-nine (39) new cases of positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Center (CPRC) bringing s the cumulative number of COVID-19 positive cases in Malaysia to 197 cases. As of today, one (1) cases have been recovered. This brings the cumulative number of cases fully recovered from COVID-19 are 33 cases.

Must-Try At Home Ramadan Delights Recipe: Fruity Agar Agar by Ayam Brand

Cooking Time: 2 hours Serving: 6 INGREDIENTS Fruit Layer 2 cups cold water ¼ cup sugar ½ cup lychee juice 1¾ tsp agar-agar powder 2 cups small fruit pieces of your choice such as Strawberry, Kiwi, Orange, Blueberries Coconut Layer ¾ cup Ayam Brand Coconut Milk Superlight ¼ cup water ¾ tsp + ⅛ tsp agar-agar powder 3 Tbsp sugar A pinch of salt 4 inches pandan leaves (optional) METHOD In a small pot without heat, add the cold water, lychee juice, agar-agar powder, and whisk until there are no more lumps. Once mixed, turn on the heat and bring to a full boil, stirring constantly until agar-agar is completely dissolved. Add sugar and stir until dissolved, then remove from heat and immediately pour about 1/4-inch of the agar-agar into your mold. Add the fruit pieces. Add the remaining agar mixture to cover the fruits. Let this layer sit for 20 minutes or until the top is firm enough to pour on the second layer. While you wait for the fruit layer to set, mak...

Current statistics of COVID-19 in Malaysia [12 March 2020]

Nine (9) new cases of positive Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Center (CPRC). With the addition of nine (9) new cases, it brings the cumulative number of COVID-19 positive cases in Malaysia to 158 cases.  Of these cases: 26 cases were detected among Patient-Under-Investigation (PUI) COVID-19 infection 127 cases from close contacts two (2) cases of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) through COVID-19 surgeries one (1) case of influenza-like-illness (ILI) through COVID-19 surpluses two (2) more cases from the Humanitarian Aid Mission As of today, six (6) cases have been recovered. All of these cases were negatively COVID-19 two consecutive times before being allowed to return home. This brings the cumulative number of cases fully recovered from COVID-19 are 32 cases. There are currently three (3) cases being treated at the Intensive Care Unit which requires respiratory assistance an...

Must-Try At Home Ramadan Delights Recipe: Kuih Seri Muka by Ayam Brand

Cooking Time: 1 Hour Serving: 6 INGREDIENTS Bottom Layer 300g Glutinous rice, soak for 3 hours and drained. 150ml Ayam Brand Coconut Milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar (optional) Top Layer 200ml Ayam Brand Coconut Milk 4 medium sized eggs 180g sugar 50g all-purpose flour 20g cornflour 8 pieces pandan leaves METHOD After the rice were soaked, mix with the coconut milk, salt and sugar for the bottom layer. Steam at high heat for 15-20 minutes. While waiting, prepare the top layer. Add the all-purpose flour and cornflour in a bowl. Blend together with the sugar, pandan leaves, salt and coconut until smooth. Using the double boil method, cook the top layer mixture until it thickens. Take out the bottom layer mixture and flatten it until compact. Pour the top layer mixture on onto the bottom layer mixture. Steam again for about 30-40 minutes. Leave it to cool before cutting into preferred shape.

Current statistics of COVID-19 in Malaysia [11 March 2020]

There is 20 new cases of COVID-19 infections have been reported. Close contacts for this case are also being identified and close contact tracking activities are still underway so the cause of this infection can be identified. With the addition of 20 new cases, bringing the cumulative number of COVID-19 positive cases in Malaysia is 149. Of these amounts: 22 cases were detected among Patient-Under-Investigation (PUI) COVID-19 infections; 124 cases of close contacts; one (1) case of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) through COVID-19 surgeries; and two (2) more cases from the Humanitarian Aid Mission To date, two (2) cases have been reported to be in the Intensive Care Unit and need respiratory assistance but are in stable condition. Of the two (2) cases, one (1) case is being treated at Sungai Buloh Hospital, while another (1) case is being treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Johor Bharu.