Feb 11, 2021

UPDATED 5.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 11)

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RESIDENCES

– Various residences in Batu Pahat, Johor

The Batu Pahat Information Department released a daily list of locations in the district that have recorded Covid-19 positive cases. This is the list from yesterday: 

Mukim Simpang Kanan: Taman Putera Jaya, Batu Tiga, Taman Desa, Taman Peri, Taman Orkid, Taman Megah, Parit Imam, Taman Bilal, Taman Evergreen Height, Kampung Solok Wan Moh, Taman Flora, Pusat Perniagaan Ceria, Taman Tasek Merdeka, Taman Banang Jaya, Taman Bahagia Baru, Jalan Bakau Condong

Mukim Peserai: Taman Bendahara, Kampung Bintang

Mukim Sri Gading: Kampung Parit Rasipan, Batu 11, Kampung Sri Paya, Kampung Parit Haji Hassan, Taman Pura Kencana, Taman Universiti, Parit Hassan Ahmad, Jalan Susur Perniagaan

Mukim Simpang Kiri: Parit Mohamed, Kampung Jalan Johor, Kampung Parit Kassim Darat, Taman Sri Sulong

Mukim Linau: Bandar Putera Indah

Mukim Kampung Bharu: Koris Mukim 9, Kampung Baru Mukim 10

Mukim Minyak Beku: Kampung Sungai Suloh

Mukim Sungai Kluang: Kampung Seri Merlong Darat 

– Five Stones Residence, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

The management of this condominium issued a notice to residents yesterday, saying that another Covid-19 positive case has been detected at the premises.

The notice sighted by Malaysiakini said the latest incident involved a child who lives at Block C with his/her family. The child was previously identified as close contact to a daycare centre teacher.

Following this, the management has ordered the family to undergo quarantine. 

Immediate sanitisation at all common areas has been conducted, and they are also engaging a vendor to carry out professional disinfection works.

– Various residential areas in Penang

The Penang Health Department releases a daily list of localities affected by Covid-19. Below is the latest list from yesterday:

Daerah Timur Laut (Northeast District)

Kampung Melayu Flats

Taman Seri Relau

Kampung Melayu

Hilir Paya Terubong

Desa Aman

Taman Utara

Jalan Kampung Rawa

Solok Angsana Desa Ixora

Persiaran Paya Terubong

Taman Desa Relau

Taman Jublee

Taman Bendera Relau

Taman Bukit Jambul

Rose Avenue Lebuhraya Rose

Barat Daya District (Southwest Penang Island District)

Saujana Heights Apartment

Lebuh Mahsuri

Desa Bayan Apartment

Taman Ria

Sungai Ara

Nibong Indah

Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah

Sungai Pinang Balik Pulau

Idaman Seroja

Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim

Pintasan Mayang Pasir

Blok J Mukim 12

Seri Merpati Tingkat Kenari Sungai Ara

Pintasan Bahagia 14 Kampung Jawa

Pintasan Bahagia 3 Bayan Baru

Persiaran Mayang Pasir

Pulau Betong

Seberang Perai Tengah

Kampung Sekolah Juru

Taman Sri Janggus

Prai Inai Condominium

Taman Sutera

Apartment Permata

Taman Baru Seberang Jaya

Jalan Kampung Baru

Jalan Samagagah

Seberang Perai Utara

Taman Seri Pinang Sungai Puyu

Taman Desa Murni

Kampung Padang

Kampung Desa Tok Sani

Seberang Perai Selatan

Taman Seri Putera 2

Taman Lima Kongsi

Taman Seri Acheh Nibong Tebal

Taman Puteri Gunung

Jalan Tasek Kampung Kepala Gajah

– Various locations in Kedah

The Kedah Health Department releases a daily list of locations affected by Covid-19. Below is the latest list from yesterday:https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOfficialJKNKedah%2Fphotos%2Fa.10152271204145892%2F10158333160450892%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=281&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOfficialJKNKedah%2Fphotos%2Fa.10152271204145892%2F10158333160550892%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=281&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOfficialJKNKedah%2Fphotos%2Fa.10152271204145892%2F10158333160450892%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=281&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOfficialJKNKedah%2Fphotos%2Fa.10152271204145892%2F10158333160550892%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=281&appId

– Various locations in Kulai, Johor

The Kulai district health office yesterday released a list of locations in the district that have recorded Covid-19 positive cases. These are the locations affected as of 12 noon Feb 10:

Sedenak 

Kampung Sri Muar

Taman Scientex

Senai

Taman Saga

Jalan Mewah

Felda Taib Andak

Jalan Kenari

Jalan Enggang

Jalan Felda Inas

Kulai

Jalan Matahari

Jalan Lengkongan

Jalan Teratai

Jalan Dasa

Taman Sutera

Jalan Siantan

– Various localities in Kota Tinggi, Johor

The Kota Tinggi information department releases a daily list of locations in the district that have recorded Covid-19 positive cases. These are the locations reportedly affected as of 12 noon Feb 10:

Felda Air Tawar 4

Felda Simpang Waha

Felda Air Tawar 2

Felda Bukit Ramun 2 kes di Taman Kota Jaya

Taman Sri Saujana

Taman Kota

Taman Kemang

Bandar Tenggara

Felda Penggeli Timur

Felda Pasak

Felda Air Tawar 1

Felda Semenchu

Jalan Lombong

Jalan Tanjung Sedili

Kampung Bukit Lintang

Kampung Mawai baru

– Sri Maya Condominium, Jalan Jelatek, Kuala Lumpur

The management of this condominium issued a notice earlier today, notifying that a resident at Block C has been tested positive for Covid-19.

According to the notice sighted by Malaysiakini, they have arranged for sanitisation works to be conducted at the block, including on its elevators, corridors and elevator lobbies.

– Bandar Raub Perdana, Raub, Pahang

The government announced today that this residential area will be placed under the enhanced movement control order for 14 days beginning tomorrow until Feb 25, 2021.

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob told a press conference that the decision was made based on the Health Ministry’s advice.

This came after authorities identified 75 individuals as close contacts to a positive Covid-19 case. From the number, 40 has been tested. Of these 35 were found to be Covid-19 negative. The remaining five others are waiting for their test results.


BUSINESSES

– Various businesses in Sarawak

– The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee releases a daily list of locations visited by Covid-19 patients days before testing positive. Below is the latest list:https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSarawakDisasterInfo%2Fphotos%2Fa.242635993115843%2F754629758583128%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=497&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSarawakDisasterInfo%2Fphotos%2Fa.242635993115843%2F754629778583126%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=497&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSarawakDisasterInfo%2Fphotos%2Fa.242635993115843%2F754629795249791%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=497&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSarawakDisasterInfo%2Fphotos%2Fa.242635993115843%2F754629815249789%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=497&appId

– Al Rajhi Bank, Wisma Golden Eagle Realty, Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur

An employee at this bank branch was confirmed positive for Covid-19 today, according to a notice sent out by the financial institution to its staff members.

The notice, sighted by Malaysiakini, stated that the employee started feeling ill last week, and got tested for the virus due to fever-like symptoms.

Following this, all other staff members who had close contact with the individual have been ordered to undergo self-quarantine for 10 days.


MARKETS

– Pasar Taman Rejang, Sibu, Sarawak

Several people who tested positive with Covid-19 had visited this market on Jan 27, Jan 31, Feb 6 and Feb 7.

This is according to a list released by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee yesterday.

– Pasar Grand Height, Sibu, Sarawak

Several people who tested positive for Covid-19 positive had visited this market on Jan 30, Feb 6 and Feb 7.

This is according to a list released by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee yesterday.

– Taman Damai Market, Sibu, Sarawak

An individual who visited this market between 9.29am and 10am on Feb 2 has tested positive for Covid-19.

This is according to a list released by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee yesterday.

Source:Malaysiakini

Covid-19 (Feb 11): 3,384 new cases, 13 deaths

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The Health Ministry today reported 3,384 new cases of Covid-19 and 13 deaths.

The number of new cases was tempered by 3,774 patients being discharged.

  • Active cases: 51,783
  • Patients in ICU: 259
  • Intubated: 122

A majority of new cases in Johor (52 percent) and Kedah (72 percent) were from new clusters.

Deaths

Of the 13 deaths, there were three each in Sabah and Selangor, followed by Johor (2), Terengganu (2), Negeri Sembilan (1), Kuala Lumpur (1), and Sarawak (1).

Two of the deceased were 38 years old, while another two were aged 40 and 45.

Two of today’s victims were non-citizens.

Details of the victims are on Malaysiakini’s Covid-19 tracker page.

Clusters

There were 17 new clusters classified today. Overall, 477 clusters remained active.

Three clusters had more than 100 cases, namely Perdana (155), Jalan Air Hitam (108), and Tanjung Suria (101).

The Tanjung Suria cluster was first announced in early December and involves the districts of Sepang, Gombak, Kuala Selangor and Hulu Selangor.

It now has 1,794 cases in total.

Tapak Bina Lembah Subang cluster
District(s): Petaling, Selangor
Locality/Source: Jalan PJU, Petaling Jaya
Cluster category: Workplace (construction)
First case: Feb 11, targeted screening
Total infected: 28 out of 404 screened

Subang Delima cluster
District(s): Petaling, Selangor
Locality/Source: Jalan Delima, Subang Hi-tech Industrial Park
Cluster category: Workplace (factory)
First case: Feb 11, targeted screening
Total infected: 15 out of 452 screened

Jalan Bukit Sentosa cluster
District(s): Hulu Selangor, Selangor
Locality/Source: Jalan Bukit Sentosa, Rawang
Cluster category: Workplace (training centre)
First case: Feb 2, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 14 out of 85 screened

Jalan Berhala cluster
District(s): Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur
Locality/Source: Jalan Berhala, Brickfields
Cluster category: Workplace (cleaning company)
First case: Feb 11, targeted screening
Total infected: 21 out of 82 screened

Jalan Telawi cluster
District(s): Lembah Pantai and Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur
Locality/Source: Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru
Cluster category: Workplace (grocer)
First case: Feb 2, targeted screening
Total infected: 21 out of 150 screened

Bukit Angkasa cluster
District(s): Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur
Locality/Source: Taman Bukit Angkasa, Pantai Dalam
Cluster category: Workplace (security)
First case: Feb 9, targeted screening
Total infected: 20 out of 48 screened

Jalan Air Hitam cluster
District(s): Kulai, Johor
Locality/Source: Batu 2, Jalan Air Hitam
Cluster category: Workplace (factory)
First case: Feb 11, targeted screening
Total infected: 108 out of 404 screened

Kampung Tanjung Selabu cluster
District(s): Muar, Johor
Locality/Source: Kampung Tanjung Selabu, Sungai Terap
Cluster category: Workplace (factor)
First case: Feb 11, targeted screening
Total infected: 92 out of 550 screened

Jalan Perindustrian Getah cluster
District(s): Kulai, Johor
Locality/Source: Senai Industrial Estate
Cluster category: Workplace (factory)
First case: Feb 2, targeted screening
Total infected: 102 out of 193 screened

Jalan Raja Muar cluster
District(s): Muar, Johor
Locality/Source: Jalan Raja, Sungai Raya
Cluster category: Workplace (factory)
First case: Feb 11, targeted screening
Total infected: 59 out of 378 screened

Jalan Gemilang Lima cluster
District(s): Johor Bahru, Johor
Locality/Source: Jalan Indah Gemilang, Taman Perindustrian Gemilang, Ulu Tiram
Cluster category: Workplace (factory)
First case: Feb 8, targeted screening
Total infected: 42 out of 136 screened

Jalan Bakawali Ramun cluster
District(s): Kota Tinggi, Johor
Locality/Source: Jalan Bakawali, Felda Bukit Ramun
Cluster category: Community
First case: Jan 29, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 8 out of 54 screened

Tembok Bendera cluster
District(s): Kinta and Batang Padang, Perak
Locality/Source: Kampung Bendera, Batu Gajah
Cluster category: Prison
First case: Feb 8, inmate screening
Total infected: 21 out of 47 screened

Nanga Lijan cluster
District(s): Julau, Sarawak
Locality/Source: Nanga Lijan
Cluster category: Community
First case: Feb 4, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 23 out of 116 screened

Perdana cluster
District(s): Kuala Muda, Kedah
Locality/Source: Jalan Perdana, Bandar Perdana, Sungai Petani
Cluster category: Workplace (factory)
First case: Jan 30, targeted screening
Total infected: 233 out of 1,006 screened

Dedap cluster
District(s): Yan, Kedah
Locality/Source: Kampung Sungai Dedap, Kota Sarang Semut
Cluster category: Workplace (learning institution)
First case: Feb 9, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 11 out of 24 screened

Jalan Bukit Baru cluster
District(s): Melaka Tengah and Jasin, Malacca
Locality/Source: Jalan Bukit Baru
Cluster category: High risk (public administration centre)
First case: Feb 9, close contact tracing
Total infected: 11 out of 134 screenedNew cases by states:

Selangor (1,082)
Existing clusters: 272
New clusters: 52 (Tapak Bina Lembah Subang, Subang Delima, Jalan Bukit Sentosa)
Close contacts: 574
Imported: 3
Other screenings: 181

Johor (777)
Existing clusters: 115
New clusters: 403 (Jalan Air Hitam, Jalan Perindustrian Getah, Kampung Tanjung Selabu, Jalan Raja Muar, Jalan Gemilang Lima, Jalan Bakawali Ramun)
Close contacts: 170
Imported: 1
Other screenings: 88

Kuala Lumpur (435)
Existing clusters: 201
New clusters: 33 (Jalan Berhala, Jalan Telawi, Bukit Angkasa)
Close contacts: 80
Imported: 7
Other screenings: 114

Kedah (228)
Existing clusters: 9
New clusters: 165 (Perdana, Dedap)
Close contacts: 16
Imported: 2
Other screenings: 36

Sarawak (184)
Existing clusters: 64
New cluster: 17 (Nanga Lijan)
Close contacts: 65
Other screenings: 38

Penang (144)
Existing clusters: 75
Close contacts: 21
Other screenings: 48

Sabah (142)
Existing clusters: 5
Close contacts: 108
Imported: 1
Other screenings: 28

Malacca (101)
Existing clusters: 85
New cluster: 5 (Jalan Bukit Baru)
Close contacts: 7
Other screenings: 6

Negeri Sembilan (89)
Existing clusters: 32
Close contacts: 34
Other screenings: 23

Perak (82)
Existing clusters: 33
New cluster: 14 (Tembok Bendera)
Close contacts: 20
Other screenings: 15

Kelantan (48)
Close contacts: 31
Other screenings: 17

Terengganu (26)
Existing cluster: 11
Close contacts: 10
Other screenings: 5

Pahang (21)
Existing clusters: 7
Close contacts: 10
Other screenings: 4

Labuan (14)
Existing cluster: 7
Close contacts: 3
Imported: 1
Other screenings: 3

Putrajaya (7)
Close contacts: 7

Perlis (4)
Other screenings: 4

Source : Malaysiakini

UPDATED 8PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 10)

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FACTORIES

– Supermax factory in Meru, Klang, Selangor

The company made a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday that it is implementing a temporary closure on this facility for three days from today until Feb 12, after several Covid-19 positive cases were detected at the factory.

It said that the move is to minimise the risk of further spread of the virus.

The company is also continuing disinfection exercises at all its premises and workers’ accommodation.


RESIDENCES

– Avalon and Acacia residences, Seri Tanjong Pinang, Penang

Four security guards here tested positive for Covid-19, the residents association said in a notice to members, dated Feb 5.

– Casa Puteri Condominium, Puchong, Selangor

Two Covid-19 positive cases were reported at this condominium located in Taman Wawasan Puchong.

According to a political party activist, members from a DAP action team had gone to the condominium on Feb 5 to conduct disinfection works. 

– Semenyih New Village, Kajang, Selangor

A youth who lives at this village has tested positive for Covid-19, a DAP activist posted on Facebook on Monday.

According to the post, the patient was sent to the hospital for treatment.

The activist and his group were called to disinfect the patient’s house and several locations in the village after the incident.

– Sri Ros Apartment, Kajang, Selangor

According to the Bangi DAP office, four individuals from three families who live at this apartment have tested positive for Covid-19 as of Jan 28.

It said the patients include a father in his 50s who suffered breathing difficulties and had since been warded in the intensive care unit of a hospital.

The political party was called to conduct disinfection at the apartment by its management.

– Green Suria Apartment, Cheras, Selangor

Four residents of this apartment have tested positive for Covid-19 and sent to a hospital for treatment, a DAP activist said on Facebook.

His post on Feb 6 stated that three of the patients lived in Block A while another in Block C of the complex.

Balakong state assemblyperson Wong Siew Ki had led the team that conducted disinfection at the apartment complex.

– Various location in Kota Tinggi, Johor

According to the Kota Tinggi Health Office, Covid-19 cases were detected at these residential areas in the district, yesterday:

  • Felda Simpang Waha
  • Felda Bukit Besar
  • Felda Bukit Ramun
  • Taman Sri Saujana
  • Taman Kota
  • Taman Sayong Pinang
  • Felda Semenchu
  • Kampung Mawai Batu
  • Kampung Tanjung Serindit

– Various locations in Kluang, Johor

According to the Kluang Health Office, Covid-19 cases were detected at these residential areas in the district, yesterday:

  • Taman Seri Kluang
  • Kampung Tengah
  • Kem Mahkota
  • Taman Seri Impian
  • Taman Mawar
  • Felda Ulu Belitong
  • Taman Renggam Jaya
  • Taman Rekamas
  • Taman Putrimas
  • Ladang Pekan

– Various locations in Batu Pahat, Johor

The following is a list of residential areas where Covid-19 cases were detected in the Batu Pahat district, the Batu Pahat Health Office said:https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpmrbpahat%2Fposts%2F1072429489942008&width=500&show_text=true&height=671&appId

– Various locations in Kulai, Johor

Below are locations where Covid-19 cases were detected in Kulai, according to the Kulai Health Office:https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F110625783757286%2Fphotos%2Fa.110636307089567%2F266765918143271%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=375&appId

– Various locations in Kedah

Below are locations where Covid-19 cases were detected on Feb 8, according to the Kedah Health Department:https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOfficialJKNKedah%2Fposts%2F10158331206220892&width=500&show_text=true&height=409&appId

– Various locations in Kelantan

Covid-19 cases were detected at the residential areas below yesterday, the Kelantan Health Department said.

Below is the list according to districts.

Pasir Mas:

  • Kampung Taman Repek
  • Kampung Sungai Tendong
  • Kampung Gelang, Pasir Mas

Tanah Merah: 

  • Kampung Chedok
  • Kampung Mak Jintan, Panglima Bayu
  • Kampung Pondok Baru
  • Kampung Jakar
  • Kampung Banggol Jenerih
  • Taman Sri Baru

Kuala Krai:

  • Cabang 3 Lepan Pauh
  • Felda Guchil 4

Tumpat:

  • Kampung Kubang Batang
  • Jalan Puteri Saadong
  • Kampung Padang Tembusu
  • Kampung Bendang Luas

Pasir Puteh:

  • Taman Desa Anda
  • Kg Bukit Merbau

Gua Musang:

  • Felda Chiku 1

Kota Baru:

  • Kampung Derdap
  • Kampung Pasir Tok Kambing
  • Kampung Panchor
  • Kampung Telok
  • Kampung Padang Limau Purut
  • Kampung Teras
  • Taman Wadi Iman, Ketereh
  • Taman Sri Panji

– Kampung Teluk, Sitiawan, Perak

The government today announced that this village will be put under the enhanced movement control order (MCO) from tomorrow (Feb 11) until Feb 24.

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a statement said that the decision was made based on Covid-19 risk assessment done by the Health Ministry.

As of yesterday, MOH swab tests on 43 individuals had returned with 16 of them tested positive for the coronavirus. The enhanced MCO is expected to see a mass screening activity involving 400 villagers.

– Town Villa flat and residential area, Sibu, Sarawak

The Sarawak state disaster management committee today decided to place this area under the enhanced MCO from Feb 11 until Feb 25, according to Sarawak Local Government and Housing Minister Sim Kui Hian.

This comes after authorities found 247 new positive cases in Sibu Jaya town, of which 129 were recorded in this residential area.


BUSINESSES

– Various businesses in Sarawak

The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee releases a daily list of locations visited by Covid-19 patients days before testing positive. Below is the latest list:https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSarawakDisasterInfo%2Fphotos%2Fa.242635993115843%2F754160708630033%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=497&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSarawakDisasterInfo%2Fphotos%2Fa.242635993115843%2F754160738630030%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=497&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSarawakDisasterInfo%2Fphotos%2Fa.242635993115843%2F754160755296695%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=497&appIdhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSarawakDisasterInfo%2Fphotos%2Fa.242635993115843%2F754160765296694%2F&width=500&show_text=true&height=497&appId


MARKETS

– Pasar Awam Saratok, Sarawak

A customer who visited here on Jan 27 at 10 to 11am, Jan 30 at 9 – 10am and Feb 2 at 10 to 11am, has tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.


MEDICAL FACILITIES

– PMG Klinik, Saratok, Sarawak

A patient who visited here on Feb 3 at 10 to 10.30am tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

– Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

A cluster of cases have been detected at the neurological ward of this non-Covid hospital, Malaysiakini learnt.

Those testing positive for Covid-19 in this cluster involve patients, caretakers and healthcare workers, it is learnt.

The cluster is called Lorong Damai Bersatu in reference to the hospital’s location.

According to the Health Ministry, 21 cases have been detected in this cluster to date, while the index case is a 27-year-old who was screened on Feb 8 before admitted to hospital.


GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND OFFICES

– Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa), Kluang, Johor

According to the Kluang Health Office, a Covid-19 case was detected at Jakoa, Kluang yesterday.


EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

– National Defence University Malaysia (UPNM), Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur

It is learned that the Kandi Sungai Besi Cluster announced by the Health Ministry on Feb 3 is linked to this university.

In the ministry’s press release, it was stated that the cluster involved students of a public university in Sungai Besi, and the name of the cluster refers to the locality of their hostels.

As of yesterday, the cluster has recorded 13 positive cases from 270 individuals screened for Covid-19.

Checks online found that UPNM is the only public university in the area, and the university has a hostel called Srikandi 500 in its campus.

The MySejahtera application also shows that there are 13 positive cases reported within 1km radius of the university’s swimming pool.

Malaysiakini has contacted the university’s public relations officer for comments but has not received any response since yesterday.

Source:Malaysiakini