![MOH no longer using herd immunity formula, but focusing on vaccinating as many people - Khairy MOH no longer using herd immunity formula, but focusing on vaccinating as many people - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631683733_TBKJ.jpg)
MOH no longer using herd immunity formula, but focusing on vaccinating as many people - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is no longer using the conventional formula of achieving at least 80 per cent herd immunity among the country's adult population in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Sep 23 2021
![MCO to be reviewed due to surge in COVID-19 cases - Muhyiddin MCO to be reviewed due to surge in COVID-19 cases - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51619854265_muhyiddin.jpg)
MCO to be reviewed due to surge in COVID-19 cases - Muhyiddin
This is important to ensure that the standard operating procedure (SOP) and action taken are effective in curbing the spread of the virus, which has seen a surge in Malaysia and other countries.
Sat May 01 2021
![Malaysians' SOP compliance key to contain COVID - Health DG Malaysians' SOP compliance key to contain COVID - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605661094_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
Malaysians' SOP compliance key to contain COVID - Health DG
Full compliance of all Malaysians with the SOP is the key to curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the country, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Jan 31 2021
![New Zealand, Vietnam among best countries managing COVID-19; Malaysia ranks 16th New Zealand, Vietnam among best countries managing COVID-19; Malaysia ranks 16th](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611821620_vietnam.jpg)
New Zealand, Vietnam among best countries managing COVID-19; Malaysia ranks 16th
COVID Performance Index ranking showed countries in the Asia-Pacific region were most successful in curbing the spread.
Thu Jan 28 2021
![PM Muhyiddin assures govt's commitment to curb COVID-19 PM Muhyiddin assures govt's commitment to curb COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71601698734_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
PM Muhyiddin assures govt's commitment to curb COVID-19
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today gave assurance and commitment of the government to continue handling and curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Sat Oct 03 2020
![19,167 residents in Kota Setar EMCO area screened for COVID-19 19,167 residents in Kota Setar EMCO area screened for COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600603226_KotaSetarEMCO.jpg)
19,167 residents in Kota Setar EMCO area screened for COVID-19
The department had estimated that about 15,000 to 20,000 residents would be screened but the number could increase.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Proactive steps by MOH helped curb COVID-19 spread in Sarawak - Health D-G Proactive steps by MOH helped curb COVID-19 spread in Sarawak - Health D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597240013_DatukDrNoorHisham.jpg)
Proactive steps by MOH helped curb COVID-19 spread in Sarawak - Health D-G
The proactive steps taken by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in carrying out public health activities have succeeded in curbing the spread of COVID-19 in Sarawak.
Thu Aug 13 2020
![Thanks to frontliners, people for obedience to MCO, CMCO - PM Thanks to frontliners, people for obedience to MCO, CMCO - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591347342_PerutusanKhas.jpg)
Thanks to frontliners, people for obedience to MCO, CMCO - PM
The compliance saw Malaysia succeeded in curbing the spread of COVID-19 and account for 80 per cent of cases fully recovered.
Fri Jun 05 2020
![Firefighters among heroes in fight against COVID-19 - Zuraida Firefighters among heroes in fight against COVID-19 - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41588574105_TBBOMBABANJIR.jpg)
Firefighters among heroes in fight against COVID-19 - Zuraida
Firefighters from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, which is tasked to lead the COVID-19 disinfection operations, are among the heroes involved in curbing the spread of the pandemic.
Mon May 04 2020
![No clinical proof sanitation tunnel effective in curbing spread of virus - Health DG No clinical proof sanitation tunnel effective in curbing spread of virus - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586696766_TerowongPenyahvirus.jpg)
No clinical proof sanitation tunnel effective in curbing spread of virus - Health DG
There is no clinical evidence that sanitation tunnels are effective in curbing the spread of COVID-19, said Datuk Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Apr 12 2020
![MCO: Improved compliance as police given helping hand by Armed Forces MCO: Improved compliance as police given helping hand by Armed Forces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584689164_TANSRIAFFENDIBUANG.jpg)
MCO: Improved compliance as police given helping hand by Armed Forces
Affendi said the MAF had mobilised 7,500 of its personnel around the country to assist police in enforcing the MCO, which is aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Mon Mar 23 2020
!['Intensify efforts to curb the spread of Wahhabism' - AMIN 'Intensify efforts to curb the spread of Wahhabism' - AMIN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41474281441_AncamanWahabi.jpg)
'Intensify efforts to curb the spread of Wahhabism' - AMIN
A coalition of 105 Muslim groups nationwide has called for the government to intensify efforts in curbing the spread of Wahhabism ideology.
Mon Sep 19 2016
![Malaysia set to play vital role in curbing the spread of IS ideology Malaysia set to play vital role in curbing the spread of IS ideology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51448234896_NajibASEANclosing.jpg)
Malaysia set to play vital role in curbing the spread of IS ideology
Islamic scholars will be mobilised to spread Islam in its true perspective in effort to curb the spread of IS ideology.
Mon Nov 23 2015
![POTA is government's drastic measure to combat IS POTA is government's drastic measure to combat IS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/71402443195_295x200.jpg)
POTA is government's drastic measure to combat IS
The Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) is seen as a pro-active measure of the government in curbing the spread of the threat of the IS in the country.
Mon Mar 16 2015