December 3, 2023
Comparing it to the 2,305 cases reported in ME46\/2023 (Nov 12\u201318), Dr Radzi said the majority of cases (48%) are made up of those aged between 20 and 40, with 98% of those cases only showing mild symptoms.
\"The weekly cases detected have exceeded 1,000 cases every week from ME41\/2023 to ME47\/2023, with an increased rate between 7.1% and 57.3%.
\"Eight active COVID-19 clusters have been reported, with a total of 121 cases involved. The cumulative number of clusters reported up to ME47\/2023 is 7,248. The majority of reports are clusters involving the education sector,\" he said in a statement today.\r\n\r\nDr Radzi noted that the admission rate of COVID-19 patients to health facilities here has increased to 2.9% per 100,000 of the population during ME47\/2023, compared to 2% during ME46\/2023.
On the other hand, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has also reported on the rise of new Omicron variants, with BA.2.86, which was first reported on July 24, 2023.
In Singapore, there has been a significant rise in COVID-19 infections said the Health Ministry (MOH) on Saturday (Dec 2). The Singapore MOH urged people to keep up-to-date with their vaccinations.
The number of estimated COVID-19 infections doubled from 22,094 in the week of Nov 19 to 25, compared with 10,726 in the previous week, CNA reported.
\u201cThe average daily COVID-19 hospitalisations and ICU cases have remained stable,\u201d the ministry added.
MOH said the rise in infections could be due to factors such as the year-end travel season and waning population immunity. \u2013 Dec 3, 2023\r\n
<\/div>","post_title":"A 57.3% increase in COVID-19 cases reported in the last week of November","post_excerpt":"Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan today there has been a 57.3% increase in COVID-19 cases as 3,626 cases were reported in the 47th epidemiological week (ME47\/2023) from Nov 19 to 25.\r\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"a-57-3-increase-in-covid-19-cases-reported-in-the-last-week-of-november","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-03 15:24:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-03 07:24:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=154547","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":154568,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2023-12-03 18:30:18","post_date_gmt":"2023-12-03 10:30:18","post_content":"FORMER health minister Datuk Dr Chua Jui Meng, the country's longest-serving health minister, died today.
He was the Health Minister for nine years from 1995 to 2004 and was the former Member of Parliament for Bakri where he served for five terms.
News portal FreeMalaysiaToday<\/em> said an MCA source revealed that Chua had a heart attack a week ago and had been hospitalised since then.
Chua was with MCA from 1976 to 2009 but left MCA to join PKR in July 2009 and was appointed Johor PKR chief. \u2013 Dec 3, 2023","post_title":"Former health minister Datuk Chua Jui Meng passes away","post_excerpt":"Former health minister Datuk Dr Chua Jui Meng, the country's longest-serving health minister, died today.\r\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"former-health-minister-datuk-chua-jui-meng-passes-away","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-03 19:06:17","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-03 11:06:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=154568","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":154560,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2023-12-03 18:00:05","post_date_gmt":"2023-12-03 10:00:05","post_content":"DESPITE bad weather threatening to wreak havoc on the English Premier League\u2019s (EPL) busy festive season fixtures, all scheduled games went ahead last night. Arsenal extended its lead at the top, while Burnley finally recorded their first home win of the season.\r\n\r\nArsenal 2 v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1<\/strong>\r\n\r\nArsenal underlined their title credentials with a scintillating first 20 minutes that brought two beautifully worked goals. Wolves were left bewildered by the speed and incision displayed by Mikael Arteta\u2019s side. The visitors were much improved after the break and gave the Gunner\u2019s a scare when they managed to pull one back towards the end. But the North Londoners held on to extend their lead at the top as their closest rivals played on Sunday.\r\n\r\nBurnley 5 v Sheffield United 0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nBurnley finally secured their first home win of the campaign in this relegation six-pointer. The omens were definitely good when Vincent Kompany\u2019s team scored straight from the kickoff\u201415 seconds was all it took for the Blades rear guard to be punctured.\r\n\r\nThe away side was reduced to ten when Oli McBurnie saw red just before halftime, and already down by two, they capitulated to a humbling defeat that leaves them rock bottom. Paul Heckingbottom was heckled by Blades supporters and looks odds-on to be axed soon.\r\n\r\nNewcastle United 1 v Manchester United 0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nHunger, commitment and desire\u2014only one team displayed these traits and it wasn\u2019t the expensively assembled side from Old Trafford. The Magpies who are facing a bit of an injury crisis but still put the Red Devils to the sword with a combative performance full of heart.\r\n\r\nManchester United were pinned inside their own half for most of the game as they were seemingly second best to every 50\/50 ball. They were lucky not to lose by a bigger margin as chances went begging for Newcastle, not least the skipper\u2019s Kieran Trippier\u2019s thunderous free kick that came off the underside.\r\n\r\nNottingham Forest 0 v Everton 1<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEverton have appealed against the ten-point penalty imposed for breaking sustainability rules. While they await the outcome, Sean Dyche\u2019s men must continue to put in battling performances like this. On the basis of this showing, Everton have every chance of surviving even if the appeal is unsuccessful.\r\n\r\nThe win moves them two points short of safety and given the struggles of the teams around them, the Toffees will be quietly confident of their survival. Forest will need to rediscover their mojo sooner rather than later if they want to avoid taking Everton\u2019s place in the relegation dog fight.\r\n\r\nBrentford 3 v Luton Town 1<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBrentford were a class above and showed why they have managed to establish themselves in the top flight. Dominant in possession and carving out chances for fun, The Bees toyed with the Hatters throughout the game. But they only managed to break the deadlock in the second half through Neal Maupay, though the breakthrough was never in doubt.\r\n\r\nLuton\u2019s game plan seemed restricted to containment and seemed to be playing for a draw. They will certainly need to show more ambition if they want to escape the drop. \u2013 Dec 3, 2023\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAll photo credited to The Guardian<\/strong><\/em>","post_title":"EPL results at a glance: Gunners open gap at the top","post_excerpt":"Despite bad weather threatening to wreak havoc on the English Premier League\u2019s (EPL) busy festive season fixtures, all scheduled games went ahead last night. Arsenal extended its lead at the top, while Burnley finally recorded their first home win of the season.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"epl-results-at-a-glance-gunners-open-gap-at-the-top","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-03 15:43:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-03 07:43:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=154560","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":154539,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2023-12-03 17:00:30","post_date_gmt":"2023-12-03 09:00:30","post_content":"RASHID is an entrepreneur who runs a sports shop specialising in badminton equipment and accessories in the popular SS15 commercial hub in Subang Jaya.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nBeing a stone\u2019s throw away from a number of tertiary education centres has provided his store, Raz Sporting House, with a steady influx of young badminton enthusiasts. Business is booming but rental in the area is high, which eats into his bottom line.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nHis lease is also expiring soon and he is worried that the landlord may further increase the rent or worse, decide not to renew the agreement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nRashid began exploring options and being a resident of Subang Jaya, he was keen to have his business near home.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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<\/a>\r\n\r\nHe also wanted a location that would provide him with a similar clientele of students. His search led him to a new development in USJ1 called Edumetro.<\/span>\r\n\r\nInitial research indicated that edumetro was once an ailing development known as Remix 2. However, thanks to the efforts of a white knight developer, HCK Capital Group, it is now a bustling integrated development featuring lifestyle and commercial units.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhat really enticed Rashid to check out the retail lots was the news that SEGi College would be opening its new campus in Edumetro. This would provide Raz Sporting House with a young and active clientele that would be the lifeblood of his business.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nRashid initially wanted to rent but noting the competitive pricing at Edumetro, he began to think about investing in his own business property.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThat way he would no longer be at the mercy of rent hikes or worry about moving again.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA visit to the sales office in HCK Tower further brightened his mood when he was told that there were a number of \u201cmampu milik\u201d units available. Furthermore, these units happened to be adjacent to the soon-to-be-opened SEGi College campus.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nSigning on the dotted line, Rashid felt a wave of optimism wash over him as he began plotting the direction for Raz Sporting House@edumetro.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nLooking for suitable retail units to start an exciting new venture? For more information, please visit: <\/span>https:\/\/edumetro.com.my\/retail\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Dec 3, 2023\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/span>","post_title":"New SEGI college campus to provide edumetro with steady footfall","post_excerpt":"Rashid is an entrepreneur who runs a sports shop specialising in badminton equipment and accessories in the popular SS15 commercial hub in Subang Jaya.\u00a0","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-segi-college-campus-to-provide-edumetro-with-steady-footfall","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-03 12:59:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-03 04:59:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=154539","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":154544,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2023-12-03 14:00:10","post_date_gmt":"2023-12-03 06:00:10","post_content":"MALAYSIA Chinese Association national youth secretary-general Saw Yee Fung said last week that it is unhealthy to force foreigners renewing their driving licences through the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to speak in Bahasa Melayu.\r\n\r\nShe even said there were indications of \u201clittle Napoleons\u201d within the unity government that must be contained, urging Putrajaya to take a clear stand on this issue before it spreads to other departments.\r\n\r\nRecently, non-Malay-speaking foreigners were being instructed by JPJ officers to communicate in Bahasa Melayu (BM) when renewing their driving licences.\r\n\r\n\u201cMCA Youth respects and upholds Bahasa Melayu as the national language of our country. However, JPJ, a major agency under the Transport Ministry (MOT), is responsible for providing over-the-counter services to motor vehicle owners. JPJ is not an examining board to test and appraise the BM proficiency of members of the public.\r\n\r\n\u201cWhy do JPJ officers make it a requirement for their clients to have BM skills? Does the unity government intend to turn every JPJ counter into an SPM BM examination room?\r\n\r\nOn the X platform, the debate is raging on the issue.\r\n
He was the Health Minister for nine years from 1995 to 2004 and was the former Member of Parliament for Bakri where he served for five terms.
News portal FreeMalaysiaToday<\/em> said an MCA source revealed that Chua had a heart attack a week ago and had been hospitalised since then.
Chua was with MCA from 1976 to 2009 but left MCA to join PKR in July 2009 and was appointed Johor PKR chief. \u2013 Dec 3, 2023","post_title":"Former health minister Datuk Chua Jui Meng passes away","post_excerpt":"Former health minister Datuk Dr Chua Jui Meng, the country's longest-serving health minister, died today.\r\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"former-health-minister-datuk-chua-jui-meng-passes-away","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-03 19:06:17","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-03 11:06:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/focusmalaysia.my\/?p=154568","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":154560,"post_author":"35","post_date":"2023-12-03 18:00:05","post_date_gmt":"2023-12-03 10:00:05","post_content":"DESPITE bad weather threatening to wreak havoc on the English Premier League\u2019s (EPL) busy festive season fixtures, all scheduled games went ahead last night. Arsenal extended its lead at the top, while Burnley finally recorded their first home win of the season.\r\n\r\nArsenal 2 v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1<\/strong>\r\n\r\nArsenal underlined their title credentials with a scintillating first 20 minutes that brought two beautifully worked goals. Wolves were left bewildered by the speed and incision displayed by Mikael Arteta\u2019s side. The visitors were much improved after the break and gave the Gunner\u2019s a scare when they managed to pull one back towards the end. But the North Londoners held on to extend their lead at the top as their closest rivals played on Sunday.\r\n\r\nBurnley 5 v Sheffield United 0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n




\r\n\ud83d\udc49If driver is Msian, no excuse not to use BM\r\n\ud83d\udc49If driver is foreigner, no excuse to force to use BM. Better use English to avoid miscommunication. If the officer do not know English, something is not right. JPJ officers have done better in the past.https:\/\/t.co\/A2FpucPwJh<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 BigJoe470 (@BigJoe470) December 2, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n
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