The country reported 2,998 new cases of Covid-19 as of noon today, of which seven were imported cases, while the rest were locally transmitted. 

This comprised 1,578 Malaysians (52.8 percent) and 1,413 non-citizens (47.2 percent). Malaysians made up 63.2 percent of all Covid-19 cases to date.

The number of new cases has been growing for the third consecutive day following a lull in testing over the Chinese New Year holidays.

Nevertheless, the number of active cases was still trending downwards due to a large number of patients being discharged from medical care.

A total of 5,709 recovered from Covid-19 today, compared to yesterday’s record-high of 5,718 discharges.

However, 22 more people succumbed to the disease – the second-highest figure ever reported in the country. The highest was 24 deaths reported on Feb 8.

For the record, in fatal Covid-19 cases, death usually occurs two to eight weeks after the onset of symptoms. So, trends in Covid-19 deaths usually reflect infections that occurred weeks earlier.

Active cases: 41,396

Patients in ICU: 231

Intubated: 115https://e.infogram.com/c357e60c-0ab3-4663-8f6c-8589121c6f59?parent_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.malaysiakini.com%2Fnews%2F563339&src=embed#async_embed

Deaths

The country’s Covid-19 death toll reached four-digits today with the 22 new deaths, bringing the figure to 1,005.

Most of the deaths occurred in Selangor (8), followed by Sabah (4), Kuala Lumpur (3), Sarawak (2), Perak (2), and Negeri Sembilan (1).

All of the deaths involved Malaysians, the youngest of which was a 41-year-old female with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis; and the oldest is a 100-year-old male with high blood pressure and asthma.

Two of the deaths involved people with no history of chronic illness – a 48-year-old male in Sabah, and an 83-year-old female in Selangor.

One person – a 73-year-old male with high blood pressure – was brought in dead at Sibu Hospital, Sarawak.https://e.infogram.com/c8a28e8e-d511-48c1-bc1b-3eec0f7c699a?src=embed

Cases by state

Selangor (1,382)
Existing clusters: 627
New clusters (Tapak Bina Jalan Emas, Tapak Bina Seksyen Satu, Jalan DC, Jalan Subang): 82
Close contacts: 383
Other screenings: 290

Johor (436)
Existing clusters: 60
New clusters (Jalan Perindustrian Murni, Jalan Payamanis, Senai Murni Empat, Jalan Persiaran Cyber): 175
Close contacts: 84
Other screenings: 117

Negeri Sembilan (233)
Existing clusters: 141
New cluster (Industri Tekstil Nilai): 49
Close contacts: 18
Other screenings: 25

Kuala Lumpur (226)
Existing clusters: 19
New cluster (Tapak Bina Jalan Sultan): 117
Close contacts: 16
Imported: 6
Other screenings: 68

Sarawak (200)
Existing clusters: 65
New cluster (Jan Yong): 14
Close contacts: 7
Other screenings: 114

Perak (99)
Existing clusters: 67
Close contacts: 12
Other screenings: 20

Sabah (94)
Existing clusters: 19
Close contacts: 54
Other screenings: 21

Penang (92)
Existing clusters: 29
Close contacts: 29
Other screenings: 34

Terengganu (91)
Existing clusters: 6
New cluster (Pulau Rusa): 1
Close contacts: 8
Other screenings: 76

Kelantan (72)
Existing clusters: 48
Close contacts: 13
Imported: 1
Other screenings: 10

Kedah (36)
Existing clusters: 19
Close contacts: 4
Other screenings: 13

Malacca (20)
Existing clusters: 11
Close contacts: 6
Other screenings: 3

Pahang (14)
Existing clusters: 2
Close contacts: 6
Other screenings: 6

Putrajaya (2)
Close contacts: 1
Other screenings: 1

Labuan (1)
Other screenings: 1

Clusters

The monitoring period ended for 13 clusters today, but the Health Ministry identified 13 new ones.

Hence, the number of active clusters remained unchanged at 499. Of these, new cases were reported in 75 clusters.

The largest increase was seen in the Tanjung Suria cluster, which affected several districts in Selangor as well as the Kota Bharu district in Kelantan.

There were 380 new cases detected in the cluster for a total of 2,526 cases. The cluster was first detected following targeted screening in two factories in December last year.

Four other clusters also reported hundreds of cases today, namely the Kebun Baru cluster (186 cases) in Selangor, the Industri TTJ cluster (141) in Negeri Sembilan and Malacca, the Tapak Bina Jalan Sultan cluster (117) in Kuala Lumpur, and the Persiaran Cyber cluster in Johor (105).

Details of the new clusters are as follows:

Tapak Bina Jalan Emas cluster
District(s): Petaling, Selangor
Locality/Source: Construction site near Jalan Emas, Petaling Jaya
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 17, targeted screening
Total infected: 49 out of 359 screened

Tapak Bina Seksyen Satu cluster
District(s): Hulu Langat, Selangor
Locality/Source: Construction site near Seksyen 1, Hulu Langat
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 15, targeted screening
Total infected: 18 out of 342 screened

Jalan Rawang cluster
District(s): Gombak, Selangor
Locality/Source: Factory at Jalan Rawang-Bestari Jaya, Gombak
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 16, targeted screening
Total infected: 42 out of 442 screened

Jalan Subang cluster
District(s): Petaling, Selangor
Locality/Source: Factory at Jalan Subang 7, Taman Perindustrian Subang, Subang Jaya
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 16, targeted screening
Total infected: 18 out of 151 screened

Jalan Perindustrian Murni cluster
District(s): Kulai, Johor Bahru and Kota Tinggi, Johor
Locality/Source: Factory at Jalan Perindustrian, Taman Perindustrian Murni, Senai
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 11, targeted screening
Total infected: 18 out of 457 screened

Senai Murni Empat cluster
District(s): Kulai, Johor
Locality/Source: Factory at Jalan Murni 4, Taman Perindustrian Murni, Senai
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 17, targeted screening
Total infected: 18 out of 97 screened

Jalan Persiaran Cyber cluster
District(s): Kota Tinggi, Johor
Locality/Source: Two factories at Jalan Cyber, Kawasan Perindustrian Senai 3, Kulai
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 8, targeted screening
Total infected: 121 out of 852 screened

Pulau Rusa cluster
District(s): Marang, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu, and Dungun, Terengganu
Locality/Source: Residence at Kampung Pulau Rusa, Marang
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 7, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 18 out of 139 screened

Industri Tekstil Nilai cluster
District(s): Seremban and Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Locality/Source: Factory at Kawasan Perindustrian Nilai
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 15, targeted screening
Total infected: 64 out of 413 screened

Tapak Bina Jalan Sultan cluster
District(s): Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur
Locality/Source: Construction site at Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bandar Wawasan, Lembah Pantai
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 12, targeted screening
Total infected: 120 out of 285 screened

Jalan DC cluster
District(s): Kuala Selangor, Selangor
Locality/Source: Care centre at Jalan DC 1/3, Desa Coalfields, Sungai Buloh
Cluster category: High-risk group
First case: Feb 15, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 13 out of 37 screened

Jalan Paya Manis cluster
District(s): Johor Bahru, Johor
Locality/Source: Care centre at Jalan Payamanis, Johor Bahru
Cluster category: High-risk group
First case: Feb 17, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 39 out of 254 screened

Jan Yong cluster
District(s): Kapit, Sarawak
Locality/Source: Community in Sungai Yong, Kapit
Cluster category: Community
First case: Feb 17, contact tracing
Total infected: 15 out of 46 screened

Source : From Malaysiakini

SINGAPORE: Personal information of nearly 130,000 Singtel customers was stolen after a recent data breach of a third-party file-sharing system, the local telco said on Wednesday (Feb 17).

Singtel has completed initial investigations into the breach and established which files on the Accellion file transfer appliance were accessed illegally, the company said in a news release.

READ: Singtel third-party vendor hacked, customer information ‘may have been compromised’

The personal information taken includes about 129,000 customers’ NRIC numbers and a combination of names, dates of birth, mobile numbers and addresses, said Singtel.

In addition, bank account details of 28 former Singtel employees and credit card details of 45 staff members of a corporate customer with Singtel mobile lines were taken.

“Some information” from 23 enterprises, including suppliers, partners and corporate customers, was also stolen.

The telco has started notifying all affected individuals and enterprises to help them and their staff manage the possible risks involved and take appropriate follow-up action, it said.

Singtel’s Group CEO Yuen Kuan Moon said: “While this data theft was committed by unknown parties, I’m very sorry this has happened to our customers and apologise unreservedly to everyone impacted. 

“Data privacy is paramount, we have disappointed our stakeholders and not met the standards we have set for ourselves.

“Given the complexity and sensitivity of our investigations, we are being as transparent as possible and providing information that is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We are doing our level best to keep our customers supported in mitigating the potential risks.”

Singtel said a “large part” of the leaked data includes its “internal information that is non-sensitive”, such as data logs, test data, reports and emails.

In response to queries from CNA, the Personal Data Protection Commission said it is aware of the data breach and is investigating.

“SOPHISTICATED” CYBERATTACK ON ACCELLION

Accellion, which Singtel used as a third-party file-sharing system, was the target of a “sophisticated” cyberattack exploiting a “previously unknown vulnerability”, said the telco.

When it was first alerted to exploits against the system in December last year, Singtel “promptly applied” a series of patches provided by Accellion to “plug the vulnerability”, it said. The last patch was on Dec 27 last year.

On Jan 23, Accellion advised that a new vulnerability had emerged that rendered the earlier patches previously applied in December ineffective.

Singtel immediately took the system offline, and the FTA system has been kept offline since Jan 23, said the company.

“On Jan 30, Singtel’s attempt to patch the new vulnerability in the FTA system triggered an anomaly alert. Accellion informed thereafter that the system could have been breached,” said Singtel.

The telco’s investigations later confirmed the breach and identified Jan 20 as the date it had occurred.

“On Feb 9, Singtel established that files were taken as a result of the breach and informed the public two days later on Feb 11,” said the company.

IDENTITY MONITORING SERVICES FOR AFFECTED CUSTOMERS

On Wednesday, Singtel said it is appointing a global data and information service provider to provide identity monitoring services at no cost to affected customers to help them “manage potential risks”.

This service monitors public websites and “non-public places” on the Internet, and notifies users of any unusual activity related to their personal information, the telco explained.

​​​​​​​READ: New cybersecurity masterplan to protect Singapore’s critical systems

READ: PDPC fines IHiS, SingHealth combined S$1 million for data breach following cyberattack

Affected individual customers will be notified via email or post about what personal details were accessed and how they can best manage the risks involved, Singtel said in an FAQ on its website.

“We are working with the utmost urgency to ascertain the nature and extent of data that has been potentially accessed. We will reach out to individuals and organisations whose information may have been illegally downloaded,” it added in the FAQ.

Singtel’s core operations and functions remain “unaffected and sound” as the incident involves a standalone system provided by a third-party vendor, said Mr Yuen. 

He thanked customers and partners for their “patience and understanding” as it continued its cyber and criminal investigations to “understand the full extent of this breach”.

“Information security remains our highest priority and you have my commitment that we are conducting a thorough review of our systems and processes to strengthen them,” he added.
Source: CNA/dv

RESIDENCES

– Taman Univista, Samarahan, Sarawak

The index case for the Univista cluster resides in this housing estate.

The case was detected on Feb 13 through symptomatic screening.

A total of 45 cases has been detected in this cluster, the Health Ministry said.

– Taman Sri Gelong, Jalan Selirik, Kapit, Sarawak

The Gelong cluster has been traced to a burial ceremony here, the Health Ministry said.

To date, 14 cases have been detected in this cluster. 

– Various residential locations in Kelantan

Below are locations where Covid-19 cases were detected yesterday, according to the Kelantan Health Department:

• Kampung Dalam Kerawat, Machang
• Kampung Seri Kemunting, Machang
• Jalan Sek Adabi, Tanah Merah
• Felda Guchil 3, Kuala Krai
• Taman Krai, Kuala Krai
• Kampung Sri Bayu, Pasir Mas
• Kampung Kubang Pak Amin, Pasir Mas
• Kampung Mekasar, Pasir Mas
• Kampung Mekasar Kasar, Pasir Mas
• Kampung Parit Air, Pasir Mas
• Taman Nering Jaya, Pasir Mas
• Jalan Masjid To’ Uban, Pasir Mas
• Kampung Padang Kuin, Pasir Mas
• Kampung Panchor, Kota Bharu
• Kampung Pulau Raja, Kota Bharu
• Lorong Che Mal Baba, Kota Bharu
• Kampung Alor Bakat, Bachok 

– Taman Aman and Taman Sri Aman, Alor Setar, Kedah

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– Various locations in Kota Tinggi, Johor

Covid-19 cases were detected at the following locations yesterday, the Kota Tinggi Health Office said:

• Kampung Mawai Baru
• Taman Kota Mas
• Taman Sri Lalang
• Bandar Tenggara
• Felda Sungai Sibol
• Felda Bukit Besar
• Felda Sungai Sayong
• Felda Bukit Ramun
• Felda Pasak
• Kampung Sungai Layau
• Kampung Bukit Gelugor

– Various locations in Kulai, Johor

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– Various locations in Batu Pahat, Johor

12 Covid-19 cases were detected at these locations yesterday, the Batu Pahat Health Office said:

• Jalan Perak KKDO
• Jalan Timah Sari
• Taman Bukit Flora
• Taman Melur
• Jalan Kluang
• Taman Manis
• Taman Sedap
• Bandar Putera Indah
• Kampung Parit Saidi
• Taman Emas
• Kampung Sungai Jambi Tamba

– Various locations in Penang

The Penang Health Department releases a daily list of locations where Covid-19 cases were detected. Below is the list for Feb 15, according to districts:

Timur Laut district:

• Taman Free School
• Lintang Kampung Rawa
• A construction site at Persiaran Mutiara
• Taman Terubong Indah
• Jalan Paya Terubong
• Lebuh Gat Maccalum
• Taman Kheng Tian
• Vista Condominium

Barat Daya district:

• Persiaran Mayang Pasir
• Kampung Seronok
• Bayan Lepas Village Area
• Taman Emas Teluk Kumbar
• Pangsapuri Sri Bayan Mas
• Taman Gembira Batu Maung
• Mukim 3, Sungai Rusa
• Permatang Damar Laut
• Taman Lebuh Batu Maung
• Greens Apartment, Sungai Ara
• Pangsapuri Saujana Damai

Seberang Perai Utara district:

• Bakau Tua
• Taman Penaga
• Taman Air Tawar Indah
• Bagan Jermal

Seberang Perai Tengah district:

• Kampung Pelet
• Taman Nagasari
• Taman Desa Damai
• Taman Guar Perahu
• Jalan Baru
• Jalan Bakar Bata
• Taman Pauh
• Taman Saujana Indah
• Jalan Kuala Mengkuang
• Goodfields Residence

Seberang Perai Selatan:

• Taman Sri Tasek
• Taman Bukit Tambun
• Kampung Sungai Buaya

– Prima Duta Condominium, Jalan Dutamas Raya, Kuala Lumpur

A resident on Level 12, Block B tested positive for Covid-19 on Feb 14, the management said in a notice to residents sighted by Malaysiakini.

The resident and his family are in self-quarantine at home, the management said.

Common areas have been disinfected, it said, while advising residents to sympathise and not stigmatise the affected family.

– Kampung Sungai Maung, Kuching, Sarawak

An enhanced movement control order will be imposed here from tomorrow until March 2 after 13 cases were detected from Feb 12 to 15, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri said. 

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CARE HOMES

– Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras, Hulu Langat, Selangor

A Covid-19 outbreak was detected at this old folk’s home. As of yesterday (Feb 15), 24 individuals were found positive.

It is learned those who tested positive are 23 residents and one employee. Malaysiakini has managed to verify that the home was also the facility where the Health Ministry said it found a new infection cluster, named the Jalan Cheras Cluster.

All residents who tested positive have been taken to the hospital for observation as they are considered a high-risk group.

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BUSINESSES

– Giant Hypermarket, Bandar Baru Ampang, Selangor

The company issued a notice last night notifying that several of its employees at this outlet had tested positive for Covid-19.

It said that the employees mostly served in backend roles with minimal contact at the store.

The outlet will be closed for one day today (Feb 16) for sanitisation and expected to reopen tomorrow.

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CONSTRUCTION SITES

– Quay West Residences, Bayan Mutiara, Penang

The construction site was closed starting Feb 14 after a cluster of cases was detected among workers, a notice by the Health Ministry at the site reads.

The cases are believed to make up the Tapak Bina Persiaran Mutiara cluster, announced yesterday.

Up to yesterday, 14 cases have been detected in this cluster, all of whom are foreigners.

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MARKETS 

– Pasar Awam Saratok, Sarawak

A customer who visited this market on Feb 5 at 9am to 9.30am, tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

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RECREATIONAL AND SPORTING FACILITIES

– Dewan Badminton Saratok, Sarawak

Individuals who tested positive for Covid-19 visited the sporting facility on Feb 5 from 4pm to 6pm and Feb 7 from 4pm to 6pm, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

Source : Malaysiakini