PRESS STATEMENT
MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA
UPDATES ON THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)
SITUATION IN MALAYSIA
Current Status of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Who Have Recovered
7 June 2020 – The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to inform that 39 cases have fully recovered and discharged well today. Cumulatively, 6,674 confirmed COVID-19 cases have fully recovered (80.2% of total cumulative cases).
Current Situation of COVID-19 in Malaysia
7 June 2020, 12 pm – A total of 19 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) MOH today. Cumulatively there are now 8,322 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. Therefore, there are currently 1,531 active and infective COVID-19 cases. They have all been isolated and given treatment.
Of the 19 additional cases reported today, six (6) are imported cases who were infected overseas. Of the 13 locally transmitted cases, two (2) cases are non-Malaysians and 11 cases are among Malaysians.
The details of these 11 cases among Malaysians are as follows:
- Six (6) cases in Selangor:
- Two (2) cases: Detected from screening at a rehabilitation centre in Dengkil
- Two (2) cases: Screening at religious school (madrasah tahfiz)
- One (1) case: Detainee at the Sabak Bernam District Police Headquarters
- One (1) case: Screening at a workplace in Klang
- Two (2) cases in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur:
- One (1) case: from the Cheras Apartment Block Cluster
- One (1) case: from the Gombak Cluster (new cluster); detected from screening of close contacts of Cases 7,064 and 7,246
- One (1) case in Negeri Sembilan: Screening of workers in a factory in Seremban
- Two (2) cases in Sabah: Screening of close contacts (family members) of Cases 3,641 and 4,537.
Currently, five (5) confirmed COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment in intensive care units (ICU), and no cases are on ventilation support.
Fortunately, no additional COVID-19 death was reported to the National CPRC MOH today. Cumulatively, there are now 117 COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia (1.4% of total cumulative cases).
Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) starting 12 June 2020
After 35 days of the enforcement of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) starting from 4 May 2020, the Prime Minister today announced that the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) will be enforced from 10 June 2020. The enforcement of the RMCO will also be implemented under Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act).
Previously, the Government had adopted an aggressive approach to enforce the Movement Control Order (MCO) on 18 March 2020, and subsequently followed by the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) since 4 May 2020, during which several economic sectors were allowed to operate in accordance with the set Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The enforcement of the RMCO starting on 10 June 2020 is step-wise implementation by the Government to ensure that the country can go through the recovery phase in this COVID-19 pandemic. More economic sectors, social, educational, religious and business activities will be allowed. The movements of the public will also be freer. All these will be implemented in accordance with the SOPs set by the Government. It is hoped that this approach will balance the risks between lives and livelihoods, as part of the soft-landing approach in preparing the country for the exit strategy.
However, the implementation of the CMCO and the RMCO will only succeed with the compliance of all parties to the set SOPs, as well as the involvement of the public in shaping the new norms and normal in our daily lives. MOH therefore urges the public to remain compliant with the SOPs and remain vigilant to ensure that the COVID-19 infection transmission chain in the community can be broken.
We take care of ourselves, we care for our families, we care for our communities, and we care for our Nation. If not us, who else.
(Kita jaga diri kita, kita jaga keluarga kita, kita jaga komuniti kita, dan kita jaga Negara. Kalau bukan kita, siapa lagi)
Health Advisory on COVID-19
MOH urges the cooperation of every individual so that together we can prevent further COVID-19 outbreaks and ensure that the transmission of COVID-19 infection can be broken in the country. The recommended actions are:
- Avoid the 3Cs: Crowded places; Confined spaces; and Close conversations
- Practice the 3Ws: Wash hands frequently with water and soap; Wearing facemasks are strongly encouraged in public areas or if symptomatic; Warn self and others for the following, in line with MOH’s advisories:
- Avoid shaking hands or touching others
- Practice good coughing and sneezing etiquette
- Seek early treatment if symptomatic
- Stay at home and avoid from visiting others
- Celebrate festivities exclusively with family members of the same household only
- Regularly clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces in common areas
In addition to the SOPs, the public is advised to continue to adhere to THiS:
- T: Terms set under the CMCO
- Hi: High-risk groups such as children, infants, older adults and the disabled must be protected, and if unwell with symptoms, to seek early treatment
- S: Safe social distancing is practiced at all times, of at least 1 metre away from others
MOH will continue to monitor the development of the COVID-19 situation, both in the country as well as internationally, based on available information from the World Health Organization (WHO). The public will be continuously updated on the latest information. In addition, MOH will ensure that appropriate preventive and control measures are continuously implemented.
Thank you.
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
Director General of Health Malaysia
7 June 2020 @ 5.00 pm
Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Malaysia, by States
(Cumulative, as of 7 June 2020, 12 pm)
| State | No. of New Cases * | Cumulative |
| Perlis | 0 | 18 |
| Kedah | 0 | 96 |
| Pulau Pinang | 0 | 121 |
| Perak | 0 | 256 |
| Selangor | 12 (5) | 1,965 |
| Negeri Sembilan | 1 | 911 |
| Melaka | 0 | 234 |
| Johor | 0 | 676 |
| Pahang | 0 | 363 |
| Terengganu | 0 | 111 |
| Kelantan | 0 | 156 |
| Sabah | 2 | 353 |
| Sarawak | 0 | 555 |
| WP Kuala Lumpur | 4 (1) | 2,393 |
| WP Putrajaya | 0 | 97 |
| WP Labuan | 0 | 17 |
| Total | 19 (6) | 8,322 |
*( ) refers to imported confirmed COVID-19 case
