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Sabah mulls reducing quarantine period for individuals from abroad
Masidi said it would be applicable to citizens and non-citizens who arrived in Sabah from abroad.
Tue Nov 02 2021
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14-day compulsory quarantine for individuals entering Sabah
Non-Sabahans are required to undergo the quarantine at designated hotels, namely 16 in Kota Kinabalu and one in Tawau at their own expenses.
Wed May 19 2021
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COVID: Sarawak will consider scrapping 14-day quarantine if situation improves
The Sarawak government will consider the suggested scrapping of the 14-day compulsory quarantine for entry into the state if the COVID-19 situation in Malaysia improves.
Sun Apr 11 2021
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Five main focus of Ismail Sabri's press conference today
A total of 7,805 individuals are undergoing compulsory quarantine while 540 individuals have been sent to hospital for treatment.
Tue Jan 05 2021
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COVID-19: Thailand detects UK virus strain
The father, mother and two children travelled from Kent, southeastern England are undergoing compulsory quarantine at a private hospital in Thailand.
Mon Jan 04 2021
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Hong Kong imposes 21-day quarantine for visitors, adds South Africa to banned list
Hong Kong extended a compulsory quarantine by an extra seven days to 21 days for all visitors outside China, effective Friday.
Fri Dec 25 2020
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81,240 individuals quarantined on return since July 24 - Ismail Sabri
11,682 individuals were currently undergoing compulsory quarantine and 509 had been sent to the hospital for treatment.
Fri Dec 04 2020
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Tested negative thrice, Hishammuddin given exception from compulsory quarantine
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has been released from compulsory quarantine at his home after all three COVID-19 screening tests that he had undergone were found negative.
Mon Oct 05 2020
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Alor Setar Prison area under 14-day TEMCO from Oct 6 - Ismail Sabri
The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed a rise in positive COVID-19 cases in the prison area.
Sun Oct 04 2020
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COVID-19: Professional footballer tests positive in Thailand
The 29-year-old Buriram United Football Club midfielder who is from Uzbekistan arrived in Thailand on Aug 13, and had completed a 14-day compulsory quarantine.
Sat Sep 12 2020
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COVID-19: Thailand records three new cases, including 2 foreigners
Thailand reported three new COVID-19 cases and zero fatalities over the last 24 hours.
Sun Aug 09 2020
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People returning from overseas not allowed to choose quarantine stations
The government has made it compulsory for anyone returning to Malaysia from overseas to undergo a compulsory quarantine procedure for 14 days at designated quarantine stations.
Fri Jul 24 2020
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Back to quarantine stations for returnees - Ismail Sabri
The government decided to impose the compulsory quarantine because there were still cases of people violating the SOP for home quarantine.
Tue Jul 21 2020
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Travellers risk action if they remove quarantine wristband
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said action would be taken on any individual who removed the wristband before the end of the observation period.
Sat Jun 13 2020
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Isolate yourself even when undergoing home quarantine
The action needed to be taken to avoid those quarantined from infecting other family members.
Sat Jun 13 2020