Flu deaths hit 13
2009/08/06
Annie Freeda Cruez
KUALA LUMPUR: As the number of deaths from influenza A (H1N1) in
the country hit 13 and the number of infections continued to climb, the Health Ministry yesterday issued four new directives to combat the spread of the virus.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said the virus
had hit the community and was no more in clusters, spreading rapidly throughout the country.
He said this was ascertained from information taken from public and private hospitals, and clinics, which have all recorded high numbers of people seeking treatment for fever and cough.
The new directives issued are: those in the high-risk category
(pregnant, obese, asthmatic, diabetic, low immunity and those with heart problems) and who suffer from breathing difficulty should immediately seek medical treatment at the nearest clinic or hospital.
This is important as these patients need to be treated with the anti-viral drug Tamiflu within 48 hours of
showing symptoms.
The treatment can start without laboratory results and Tamiflu is given free;
After getting treatment, the patient must quarantine himself
or herself in the house and have reduced contact and communication with the public, including family members. The patient must adhere to strict personal hygiene and cough
etiquette to avert the spread of the virus; patients who show mild symptoms of the disease must adhere to the advice of the doctor and quarantine themselves to prevent the spread of the virus to others.
If they want to go out, they must wear a “three-ply” surgical mask to avert local transmission; and, members of the public who know of cluster groups of people showing influenza-like illness in schools, institutions, workplaces and communities should contact the nearest Health Department office so as to initiate immediate investigations and control measures to stop or slow down the spread.
They can contact the ministry’s hotline 03-88810200 and 88810300 or visit its website http://www.moh.gov.my and http://h1n1.moh.gov.my
on how to prevent being infected or what measures to adhere to when infected.
Within the last 24 hours, the country reported 16 new confirmed
cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1,476.
The death toll stood at 12.
Coming in the wake of the death of a 3-year-old girl in Malacca on Monday, which was confirmed to be H1N1-related the following day, were the deaths of a 12-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man, also on Monday.
Both were also from Malacca and were confirmed to be H1N1-related yesterday.
The boy, a kidney failure victim on haemodialysis, was admitted to hospital on the same day he died. He had fever, cough and breathing difficulties.
The youth, a chronic asthma sufferer, was admitted on Sunday after complaining of fever, cough and breathing difficulties, which he had since Friday.
“The youth was admitted to the ICU when doctors found him having severe pneumonia,” said Dr Ismail.
Another case involved a 6-year-old boy who died at the Batu Pahat Hospital yesterday.
In Kuantan , Bernama reported that a six-year-old boy died yesterday, the first death from H1N1 in the state.
Mohd Hyafiq Hyafiq Aiman Mohd Saiful Afendi died at the
Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA) Hospital at 12.40pm after suffering from pneumonia.
The boy’s mother, identified only as Tia, said her son was
admitted to the hospital on Aug 1.
Pahang Local Government, Environment and Health Committee chairman Datuk Hoh Khai Mun confirmed the death.
Dr Ismail said all the cases reported of late were local
transmissions and this was worrying.
Of the 1,476 cases reported, 1,413 have recovered while 10
are in ICU and 28 receiving treatment in isolation wards.
Dr Ismail said among the 10 in ICU were a person who was
obese, a pregnant woman and a person with low immunity.
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Relex and have fun
I'm trying to avoid myself from becoming addicted to the internet but I can't. I don't know why but it seem like when I'm NOT online I felt like I miss my whole life. Wow... what a big impact the internet to me... I never felt boring with surfing internet the whole day but I can easily get boring when there is no internet connection. By that time I started to become uncomfortable just because I miss my life with the internet...
So I found this song by Saykoji - Online in Youtube, one of the Indonesian rapper which the song seem like a person like me. I'm crazy with the Internet. I like the song very much... The video clip is very catchy and fun... So watch it for yourself but remember "PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO EAT AND DOING YOUR ASSIGNMENT/JOB".
Have fun...
So I found this song by Saykoji - Online in Youtube, one of the Indonesian rapper which the song seem like a person like me. I'm crazy with the Internet. I like the song very much... The video clip is very catchy and fun... So watch it for yourself but remember "PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO EAT AND DOING YOUR ASSIGNMENT/JOB".
Have fun...
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Uprising Death H1N1 victims
H1N1: Death toll reaches 12
Annie Freeda Cruez
KUALA LUMPUR, Wed: As the number of deaths from influenza A (H1N1) in the country hits 12 and the number of infections continue to climb, the Health Ministry yesterday issued four new directives to combat the spread of the virus.
The latest case involves a 6-year-old boy who died at the Batu Pahat Hospital today at 2.30am.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said the virus infection was no longer in clusters, and spreading rapidly throughout the country.
He said this was ascertained from information taken from public and private hospitals, and clinics, which have all recorded high numbers of people seeking treatment for fever and cough.
The new directives issued are:
* those in the high-risk category (pregnant, obese, asthmatic, diabetic, low immunity and those with heart problems) and suffering from breathing difficulties, should seek medical treatment immediately at the nearest clinic or hospital. This is important as patients need to be treated with the anti-viral drug Tamiflu within 48 hours of showing symptoms. The treatment can start without laboratory results and Tamiflu is given free;
* after getting treatment, patients must be quarantine at home and lessen their contact and communication with the public, including family members. Patients must adhere to strict personal hygiene and cough etiquettes to avert the spread of the virus;
* patients who show mild symptoms of the disease must adhere to the advice of the doctor and quarantine themselves to prevent the spread of the virus to others. If they want to go out, they must wear a three-ply face mask; and,
* members of the public who know of cluster groups of people showing influenza-like illness in schools, institutions, workplaces and communities are to inform the nearest Health Department office; this will allow the department to to exercise control measures to stop or slow down the spread.
Malaysians can contact the ministry’s hotline 03-88... and 03-88810300 or go to its website http://www.moh.gov.my and http://h1n1.moh.gov.my on how to prevent being infected or what measures to adhere to when infected.
The websites also disclose the updates on the situation in the country.
Dr Ismail said there were 16 new confirmed cases reported within the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,476.
Coming in the wake of the death of a 3-year-old girl in Malacca on Monday, which was confirmed to be H1N1-related, the following day, a 12-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man also died of H1N1-related causes. Both were also from Malacca.
The boy, a kidney failure victim on haemodialysis, was admitted to hospital, on the same day he died, with fever, cough and breathing difficulties which he had had since Saturday.
The youth, a chronic asthma sufferer, was admitted on Sunday after complaining of fever, cough and breathing difficulties, which started on Friday.
“The youth was placed into the intensive care unit when doctors found him having severe pneumonia,” said Dr Ismail.
He said all the cases reported of late were local transmissions and this was worrying.
Among the 1,476 cases reported, 1,413 have recovered; while 10 are in ICU; and 28 receiving treatment in isolation wards.
Dr Ismail said among the 10 in ICU was a person who was obese, a pregnant woman and a person with low immunity.
Copyright © 2009 NST Online. All rights reserved.
Annie Freeda Cruez
KUALA LUMPUR, Wed: As the number of deaths from influenza A (H1N1) in the country hits 12 and the number of infections continue to climb, the Health Ministry yesterday issued four new directives to combat the spread of the virus.
The latest case involves a 6-year-old boy who died at the Batu Pahat Hospital today at 2.30am.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said the virus infection was no longer in clusters, and spreading rapidly throughout the country.
He said this was ascertained from information taken from public and private hospitals, and clinics, which have all recorded high numbers of people seeking treatment for fever and cough.
The new directives issued are:
* those in the high-risk category (pregnant, obese, asthmatic, diabetic, low immunity and those with heart problems) and suffering from breathing difficulties, should seek medical treatment immediately at the nearest clinic or hospital. This is important as patients need to be treated with the anti-viral drug Tamiflu within 48 hours of showing symptoms. The treatment can start without laboratory results and Tamiflu is given free;
* after getting treatment, patients must be quarantine at home and lessen their contact and communication with the public, including family members. Patients must adhere to strict personal hygiene and cough etiquettes to avert the spread of the virus;
* patients who show mild symptoms of the disease must adhere to the advice of the doctor and quarantine themselves to prevent the spread of the virus to others. If they want to go out, they must wear a three-ply face mask; and,
* members of the public who know of cluster groups of people showing influenza-like illness in schools, institutions, workplaces and communities are to inform the nearest Health Department office; this will allow the department to to exercise control measures to stop or slow down the spread.
Malaysians can contact the ministry’s hotline 03-88... and 03-88810300 or go to its website http://www.moh.gov.my and http://h1n1.moh.gov.my on how to prevent being infected or what measures to adhere to when infected.
The websites also disclose the updates on the situation in the country.
Dr Ismail said there were 16 new confirmed cases reported within the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,476.
Coming in the wake of the death of a 3-year-old girl in Malacca on Monday, which was confirmed to be H1N1-related, the following day, a 12-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man also died of H1N1-related causes. Both were also from Malacca.
The boy, a kidney failure victim on haemodialysis, was admitted to hospital, on the same day he died, with fever, cough and breathing difficulties which he had had since Saturday.
The youth, a chronic asthma sufferer, was admitted on Sunday after complaining of fever, cough and breathing difficulties, which started on Friday.
“The youth was placed into the intensive care unit when doctors found him having severe pneumonia,” said Dr Ismail.
He said all the cases reported of late were local transmissions and this was worrying.
Among the 1,476 cases reported, 1,413 have recovered; while 10 are in ICU; and 28 receiving treatment in isolation wards.
Dr Ismail said among the 10 in ICU was a person who was obese, a pregnant woman and a person with low immunity.
Copyright © 2009 NST Online. All rights reserved.
Take your opportunity now
Amanah Saham 1Malaysia open for subscription
The Amanah Saham 1Malaysia (AS 1Malaysia) unit trust starts selling today.
Malaysians aged 18 and above may subscribe for the units at RM1 each at Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd offices that provide a full range of services as well as the more than 1,600 agents, including Malayan Banking, CIMB Bank, RHB Bank and Pos Malaysia, nationwide.
The fund, with an approved fund size of RM10 billion, will be managed by state-owned investment fund manager Permodalan Nasional Bhd.
The public can invest in at least 100 units. First-year students in public universities will each be given 100 units free.
There will be no maximum limit for investors. However, for 30 days from today, there will be a maximum investment limit of 50,000 units.
During this period, Malaysians aged 55 and above will get a special offer: they can buy as much as 100,000 units each.
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The Amanah Saham 1Malaysia (AS 1Malaysia) unit trust starts selling today.
Malaysians aged 18 and above may subscribe for the units at RM1 each at Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd offices that provide a full range of services as well as the more than 1,600 agents, including Malayan Banking, CIMB Bank, RHB Bank and Pos Malaysia, nationwide.
The fund, with an approved fund size of RM10 billion, will be managed by state-owned investment fund manager Permodalan Nasional Bhd.
The public can invest in at least 100 units. First-year students in public universities will each be given 100 units free.
There will be no maximum limit for investors. However, for 30 days from today, there will be a maximum investment limit of 50,000 units.
During this period, Malaysians aged 55 and above will get a special offer: they can buy as much as 100,000 units each.
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Monday, August 3, 2009
New upcoming death H1N1 victims
Malaysia Reports Seventh H1N1 Death
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A woman who gave birth two weeks ago is the seventh victim to succumb to the Influenza A(H1N1) in the country.
The 23-year-old woman died at the intensive care unit of the Miri Hospital at 4am today after suffering from acute pneumonia, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said.
This is the first Influenza A(H1N1) death in Sarawak.
Dr Mohd Ismail said the victim had given birth at the same hospital on July 21.
"After giving birth, she was found to be suffering from acute pneumonia and was tested positive for the Influenza A(H1N1) on July 23.
"She was feverish and was coughing about four days prior to delivering the baby. Her baby is safe and is confirmed to be free of the Influenza A(H1N1) infection," he said.
Seventeen new cases were reported today, all of which are local transmissions involving Malaysians.
This brought the number of cases nationwide to 1,446 as at 8am today, with a recovery rate of 97 per cent.
Twenty-nine patients are still receiving antiviral treatments in hospitals while nine others are receiving them in their homes.
He also said that the Health Ministry was still flooded with enquiries on ways to prevent the disease.
Among the steps to be taken, he said, was to avoid crowded places, observe hygiene such as washing hands regularly and covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing.
"The ministry is confident that with the cooperation of all, the Influenza A(H1N1) situation in Malaysia can be contained," Dr Mohd Ismail said.
At the global level, 183,854 cases were reported in 167 countries so far, with 1,307 deaths.
Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said there were 110 local transmissions and 25 imported cases so far in the state.
Meanwhile, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) may temporarily close its campus in Serdang should another Influenza A(H1N1) case is detected, its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Nik Mustapha R. Abdullah told reporters here.
Last week, UPM was forced to bring forward its mid-semester break after four of its students were tested positive for the virus.
Meanwhile, in JOHOR BAHARU, state executive councillor for women, family, community and health development Dr Robia Kosai said the Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Kenanga, Tampoi, would not be closed despite the death of one of its pupils due to the virus yesterday.
In KUANTAN, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Lumpur was today closed until Aug 9 after a teacher was tested positive for the virus.
Pahang Education Director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Latif told Bernama when contacted that the students and their parents had been told of the measures they need to take to prevent infection.
"We have asked parents to monitor their children's health and to take them to the hospital if they develop symptoms of infection such as fever and coughing," he said.
In KOTA BAHARU, four institutions of higher learning were closed recently due to the pandemic.
State secretary Datuk Mohd Aiseri Alias said the institutions involved were the Universiti of Malaya campus in Nilam Puri, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pasir Mas Nursing College and Islamic Science and Technology College, he told reporters.
-- BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A woman who gave birth two weeks ago is the seventh victim to succumb to the Influenza A(H1N1) in the country.
The 23-year-old woman died at the intensive care unit of the Miri Hospital at 4am today after suffering from acute pneumonia, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said.
This is the first Influenza A(H1N1) death in Sarawak.
Dr Mohd Ismail said the victim had given birth at the same hospital on July 21.
"After giving birth, she was found to be suffering from acute pneumonia and was tested positive for the Influenza A(H1N1) on July 23.
"She was feverish and was coughing about four days prior to delivering the baby. Her baby is safe and is confirmed to be free of the Influenza A(H1N1) infection," he said.
Seventeen new cases were reported today, all of which are local transmissions involving Malaysians.
This brought the number of cases nationwide to 1,446 as at 8am today, with a recovery rate of 97 per cent.
Twenty-nine patients are still receiving antiviral treatments in hospitals while nine others are receiving them in their homes.
He also said that the Health Ministry was still flooded with enquiries on ways to prevent the disease.
Among the steps to be taken, he said, was to avoid crowded places, observe hygiene such as washing hands regularly and covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing.
"The ministry is confident that with the cooperation of all, the Influenza A(H1N1) situation in Malaysia can be contained," Dr Mohd Ismail said.
At the global level, 183,854 cases were reported in 167 countries so far, with 1,307 deaths.
Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said there were 110 local transmissions and 25 imported cases so far in the state.
Meanwhile, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) may temporarily close its campus in Serdang should another Influenza A(H1N1) case is detected, its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Nik Mustapha R. Abdullah told reporters here.
Last week, UPM was forced to bring forward its mid-semester break after four of its students were tested positive for the virus.
Meanwhile, in JOHOR BAHARU, state executive councillor for women, family, community and health development Dr Robia Kosai said the Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Kenanga, Tampoi, would not be closed despite the death of one of its pupils due to the virus yesterday.
In KUANTAN, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Lumpur was today closed until Aug 9 after a teacher was tested positive for the virus.
Pahang Education Director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Latif told Bernama when contacted that the students and their parents had been told of the measures they need to take to prevent infection.
"We have asked parents to monitor their children's health and to take them to the hospital if they develop symptoms of infection such as fever and coughing," he said.
In KOTA BAHARU, four institutions of higher learning were closed recently due to the pandemic.
State secretary Datuk Mohd Aiseri Alias said the institutions involved were the Universiti of Malaya campus in Nilam Puri, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pasir Mas Nursing College and Islamic Science and Technology College, he told reporters.
-- BERNAMA
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Abolish the ISA movement (GMI) vs Support the ISA
KL Chaotic, Police Detain 438 People
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- There were chaos in several areas in the city when more than 10,000 supporters of the Abolish the ISA movement (GMI) went ahead with their rally to hand over memorandum to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong to abolish the law.
Their disregard to police warning to disperse, forced the security personnel to fire tear gas and water cannons at them, who had gathered in small groups, like at Masjid Jamek, Dataran Merdeka, the National Mosque and along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, including at the Sogo shopping centre.
Attempts by the GMI to hand over the memorandum were, however, unsuccessful.
A total of 438 people, including 38 who are below 18 years old, were detained during the incident. Those detained included 37 women.
"Problems and inconveniences caused to the public, including motorists and traders, when police were doing their duty to maintain public order, are unavoidable," Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said.
The GMI supporters began converging to the city as early at 7am and gathered at Masjid Jamek, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Kinabalu, Dataran Merdeka, before walking towards the Sogo shopping centre at 2pm to proceed to Istana Negara, but was stopped by the police.
Among those seen in the group were Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang.
A group which claimed to support the ISA, Majlis Permuafakatan Ummah (Pewaris), complied with police order and cancelled a gathering it planned to hold at the Central Market.
Its spokesman, Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz, said Pewaris would be sending 10 representatives to hand over a memorandum in support of the ISA to the Yang Dipertuan Agong.
"The gathering has been cancelled because we do not want to create a tense situation," he added.
Mohd Khairul, who is also the legal adviser for the Pembela Negara Federation of Non-Governmental Organisations Council (Magaran), was however arrested by the police at 7pm when he attempted to enter the Istana Negara compound to hand over a memorandum to retain the ISA.
Brickfields deputy police chief Supt Azri Abdul Rahman, who confirmed this, said Mohd Khairul Azam would be released after police had recorded his statement.
Several major roads leading to the city centre were closed Saturday to prevent groups supporting as well as opposing the ISA from holding illegal assemblies, causing a massive traffic jam
Traders in Jalan Masjid India and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman were affected as they had to close their business.
Ahmad Husin, who has been operating at Masjid India since 15 years ago, regarded those responsible for organising the illegal gathering as irresponsible people.
"If they want to do it, find a suitable place as the venue," he added.
A survey to the affected areas at 6.30pm found traders there and at the Sogo shopping centre, which was ordered closed at 1.30pm, resuming their business.
The LRT stations at Bandaraya and Masjid Jamek were alco closed temporarily from 1.55pm to 6.20pm because of the incident.
"The stations are back in operation. We had to close them earlier because of security reasons," RapidKL general manager of communications Ebi Azly Abdullah said.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Wira Mohammad Sabtu Osman said police would investigate opposition leaders who had delivered a speech in front of the GMI supporters at the PAS headquarters at Jalan Raja Laut at about 3.55pm.
They included PAS president Datuk Seri Hadi Awang, Lim, Anwar, Terengganu PAS Commissioner Datuk Mustafa Ali and PKR vice-president Tian Chua.
Mohammad Sabtu said the situation in the city now was under control.
-- BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- There were chaos in several areas in the city when more than 10,000 supporters of the Abolish the ISA movement (GMI) went ahead with their rally to hand over memorandum to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong to abolish the law.
Their disregard to police warning to disperse, forced the security personnel to fire tear gas and water cannons at them, who had gathered in small groups, like at Masjid Jamek, Dataran Merdeka, the National Mosque and along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, including at the Sogo shopping centre.
Attempts by the GMI to hand over the memorandum were, however, unsuccessful.
A total of 438 people, including 38 who are below 18 years old, were detained during the incident. Those detained included 37 women.
"Problems and inconveniences caused to the public, including motorists and traders, when police were doing their duty to maintain public order, are unavoidable," Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said.
The GMI supporters began converging to the city as early at 7am and gathered at Masjid Jamek, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Kinabalu, Dataran Merdeka, before walking towards the Sogo shopping centre at 2pm to proceed to Istana Negara, but was stopped by the police.
Among those seen in the group were Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang.
A group which claimed to support the ISA, Majlis Permuafakatan Ummah (Pewaris), complied with police order and cancelled a gathering it planned to hold at the Central Market.
Its spokesman, Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz, said Pewaris would be sending 10 representatives to hand over a memorandum in support of the ISA to the Yang Dipertuan Agong.
"The gathering has been cancelled because we do not want to create a tense situation," he added.
Mohd Khairul, who is also the legal adviser for the Pembela Negara Federation of Non-Governmental Organisations Council (Magaran), was however arrested by the police at 7pm when he attempted to enter the Istana Negara compound to hand over a memorandum to retain the ISA.
Brickfields deputy police chief Supt Azri Abdul Rahman, who confirmed this, said Mohd Khairul Azam would be released after police had recorded his statement.
Several major roads leading to the city centre were closed Saturday to prevent groups supporting as well as opposing the ISA from holding illegal assemblies, causing a massive traffic jam
Traders in Jalan Masjid India and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman were affected as they had to close their business.
Ahmad Husin, who has been operating at Masjid India since 15 years ago, regarded those responsible for organising the illegal gathering as irresponsible people.
"If they want to do it, find a suitable place as the venue," he added.
A survey to the affected areas at 6.30pm found traders there and at the Sogo shopping centre, which was ordered closed at 1.30pm, resuming their business.
The LRT stations at Bandaraya and Masjid Jamek were alco closed temporarily from 1.55pm to 6.20pm because of the incident.
"The stations are back in operation. We had to close them earlier because of security reasons," RapidKL general manager of communications Ebi Azly Abdullah said.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Wira Mohammad Sabtu Osman said police would investigate opposition leaders who had delivered a speech in front of the GMI supporters at the PAS headquarters at Jalan Raja Laut at about 3.55pm.
They included PAS president Datuk Seri Hadi Awang, Lim, Anwar, Terengganu PAS Commissioner Datuk Mustafa Ali and PKR vice-president Tian Chua.
Mohammad Sabtu said the situation in the city now was under control.
-- BERNAMA
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