The Health Ministry reported 1,924 new Covid-19 cases as of noon today, which is the lowest since Jan 4 when 1,741 cases were recorded.

Six of the new cases were imported from abroad, while the rest were locally transmitted cases. Most of the local cases (80.4 percent) involved Malaysian citizens.

The number of active cases has also fallen to its lowest level in over a month, although there is an increase in cases that require intensive care or intubation.

“This is a very positive development and it is hoped that the current Covid-19 situation would improve,” said Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, noting that Covid-19 cases have consistently fallen since the emergency proclamation was made on Jan 11.

This comes after a large spike of new cases was detected yesterday, which was largely driven by a single cluster involving a factory in Sungai Gadut, Negeri Sembilan, that recorded 1,338 new cases in a single day.

For today, most cases are still concentrated in the Klang Valley (886 cases; 46.0 percent), particularly Selangor (666 cases; 34.6 percent) and Kuala Lumpur (218 cases; 11.3 percent).

Other states and territories that reported triple-digit figures today were Johor (257), Sarawak (219), Penang (162), and Perak (120).

Cases linked to prisons and detention centres accounted for 105 (5.5 percent) of today’s figures, particularly the Tembok Tapah cluster (41), Damai Pelangi cluster (32), and Tembok Pengkalan Chepa cluster (15).

Total cases since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak in the country now stand at 293,698.

Active cases: 28,837

Patients in ICU: 205

Deaths

12 deaths have been attributed to Covid-19 today, bringing the national death toll to 1,100.

Nine of the deaths involved Covid-19 cases in Selangor, followed by two in Sarawak and one in Penang. All of them were Malaysian citizens.

Their ages ranged from 52 to 91 years old.

Two of them – a 63-year-old male with high blood pressure and a 77-year-old male with diabetes and high blood pressure – were already deceased when brought to a hospital. The first was a Selangor case, while the other was in

Cases by state

Selangor (666)
Existing clusters: 144
New clusters (Industri 19, Industri Jalan Empat, SS Lapan): 43
Close contacts: 340
Imported: 2
Other screenings: 137

Johor (257)
Existing clusters: 107
Close contacts: 90
Other screenings: 60

Sarawak (219)
Existing clusters: 52
New clusters (Jalan Ho Pin): 2
Close contacts: 59
Imported: 1
Other screenings: 105

Kuala Lumpur (218)
Existing clusters: 52
New clusters (Jalan Putra Silang): 1
Close contacts: 98
Imported: 3
Other screenings: 64

Penang (162)
Existing clusters: 40
New clusters (Lorong Murni): 19
Close contacts: 38
Other screenings: 65

Perak (120)
Existing clusters: 96
New clusters: 2
Close contacts: 8
Other screenings: 14

Sabah (93)
Existing clusters: 34
Close contacts: 42
Other screenings: 17

Negeri Sembilan (62)
Existing clusters: 14
Close contacts: 38
Other screenings: 10

Kelantan (44)
Existing clusters: 15
Close contacts: 18
Other screenings: 11

Kedah (29)
Existing clusters: 9
Close contacts: 6
Other screenings: 14

Malacca (22)
Existing clusters: 5
Close contacts: 17

Pahang (19)
Existing clusters: 3
New clusters (Tapak Bina Indera Mahkota): 7
Close contacts: 1
Other screenings: 8

Terengganu (6)
Existing clusters: 5
Other screenings: 1

Labuan (4)
Close contacts: 1
Other screenings: 3

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

Perlis (1)
Other screenings: 1

Clusters

The Health Ministry is tracking 499 active clusters, including eight new clusters that were identified today.

Of the new clusters, one was linked to a social event over the Chinese New Year weekend, one involved an aged care facility, and one involved community transmission.

The remaining five new clusters were classified as workplace clusters – mostly factories and construction sites where government-mandated targeted screening is being conducted.

New cases have been reported in 93 clusters, though none reported more than 100 cases today.

The largest increase was in the Perindustrian Pelepas cluster (55 cases) in Tanjung Pelepas, Johor; followed by the Tanjung Suria cluster (47 cases) that originated from two factories in Selangor; and the Tembok Tapah cluster (41 cases) at the Tapah Prison, Perak.

On the other hand, 18 clusters were considered to have ended after no new cases were reported for 28 consecutive days.

Details of the new clusters are as follows:

Industri 19 cluster
District(s): Petaling and Gombak, Selangor
Locality/Source: Factory at U19, Jalan Industri, Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh, Shah Alam
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 24, targeted screening
Total infected: 34 out of 84 screened

SS Lapan cluster
District(s): Klang, Kuala Selangor, and Petaling, Selangor
Locality/Source: Factory at SS 8, Zon Perindustrian Bebas Sungai Way, Petaling Jaya
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 7, targeted screening
Total infected: 36 out of 600 screened

Industri Jalan Empat cluster
District(s): Hulu Langat, Klang, and Sepang , Selangor
Locality/Source: Factory at Jalan P/4, Kawasan Perindustrian Bangi, Hulu Langat
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 15, targeted screening
Total infected: 12 out of 193 screened

Jalan Putra Silang cluster
District(s): Kepong, Cheras, and Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur; Bentong, Pahang
Locality/Source: Services company at Jalan Kasipillay, off Jalan Ipoh, Kepong
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 19, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 8 out of 50 screened

Tapak Bina Indera Mahkota cluster
District(s): Kuantan, Pahang
Locality/Source: Construction site at Indera Mahkota 2, Kuantan
Cluster category: Workplace
First case: Feb 22, pre-employment screening
Total infected: 10 out of 208 screened

Kampung Mak Teh cluster
District(s): Batang Padang, Perak
Locality/Source: Village at Kampung Mak Teh, Jalan Tapah, Batang Padang
Cluster category: Community
First case: Feb 21, index case with symptoms
Total infected: 16 out of 150 screened

Jalan Ho Pin cluster
District(s): Samarahan, Kuching, and Serian, Sarawak
Locality/Source: Social function conducted in Kuching from Feb 11 until Feb 13
Cluster category: Community
First case: Feb 20, individual screening
Total infected: 14 out of 120 screened

Lorong Murni cluster
District(s): Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang
Locality/Source: Aged care facility at Lorong Murni 9, Taman Desa Murni, Seberang Perai Utara
Cluster category: High-risk group
First case: Feb 23, pre-surgery screening
Total infected: 21 out of 112 screened

Source : Malaysiakini

OFFICES

– Oasis Square, Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Three Covid-19 cases have been detected here between Feb 18 to 23, the management said in two separate notices to unit owners and tenants.

The Feb 23 case involves a staff member at Block E, who was last at Oasis Square on Feb 19, the management said in the notices sighted by Malaysiakini.

The said office has been disinfected while other staff there have tested negative for the virus.

The other two cases at Oasis Square involved a member of the office tower maintenance team and the car park management team, who tested positive on Feb 18.

All common areas are disinfected on a daily basis, it added.

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MARKETS

– The Market Place OUG, Taman Overseas Union, Kuala Lumpur

A stall owner has been tested positive for Covid-19, according to a notice uploaded on the market’s Facebook page earlier today. 

It stated that full disinfection has been conducted at the premises.

Customers are advised to adhere to all SOPs by keeping their physical distance, wear masks and wash their hands often.

– Bidor Market, Perak

A cluster of 25 cases has been detected at this market, the Health Ministry said.

The index case is a trader detected through screening of patients with severe acute respiratory infection (Sari).

The local council had closed the market earlier this week for disinfection but did not state if there were Covid-19 infections detected.

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RESIDENCES

– Taman Bukit Cermin, Mentakab, Temerloh, Pahang

According to the Pahang Health Department, a case was detected here on Monday.

The individual is part of the Jalan Telok Ira cluster, traced to an education institution there.

Housing estates in the Jalan Telok Ira area were placed under enhanced movement control order on Feb 21. 

– Taman Mawar, Sandakan, Sabah

A cluster of cases was traced to a Chinese New Year gathering on Feb 12, held at a residence here, Sabah government spokesperson on Covid-19 Masidi Manjun said.

The index case was detected on Feb 22 through symptomatic screening at a private clinic.

All 14 family members tested as close contacts were found to be Covid-19 positive, he said.

– Jalan Muhibbah, Bentong, Sarawak

A cluster of cases was traced to a private gathering held at a residence here on Feb 10, Sarawak deputy chief minister Douglas Uggah said.

The index case, a 50-year-old man, developed symptoms on Feb 14 and was found Covid-19 positive on Feb 16.

A total of 18 cases have been detected in this cluster, he said.

– Various localities in Kelantan

Covid-19 cases were detected at the following localities yesterday, the Kelantan Health Department said.

Jeli:

• Kampung Bukit Batu
• Kampung Sungai Long
• Jalan Hospital

Pasir Mas:

• Kampung Tepi Sungai Tendong
• Kampung Kusar
• Kampung Tasik Gondang
• Jalan Lubok Stol
• Jalan Sk To’uban

Kuala Krai:

• Pasir Kelang
• Kuala Pertang
• Damar
• Kampung Dalam Kelab
• Taman Krai
• Manik Urai Lama

Kota Bharu:

• Kampung Padang Jerman
• Kampung Padang
• Taman Puteri Lagenda
• Kampung Belukar Jenerih
• Jalan Pengkalan Nangka
• Kampung Belukar Jenerih
• Kampung Jambu
• Kampung Guchil
• Desa Darul Naim
• Wakaf Mek Zainab
• Kampung Bukit Marak
• Jalan Guchil Bayam

Other districts:

• Taman Merbau Utama
• Kampung Bukit Kuang
• Kampung Kutan Tengah
• Kampung Pangkal Amin
• Kampung Che Wa

– Various localities in Batu Pahat, Johor

Six Covid-19 cases were detected in Batu Pahat yesterday, the local health office said.

One case was located in Taman Dagang (Simpang Kanan), Taman Putera Indah and Kampung Sungai Jambit Rengit respectively, while Taman Jaya in the Sri Medan subdistrict recorded three cases yesterday.

– Various localities in Kota Tinggi, Johor

A total 13 Covid-19 cases were detected in the Kota Tinggi district yesterday, the local health office said. They are:

• Batu 2
• Taman Kota Jaya
• Taman Desa Sejahtera
• Taman Sayong Pinang
• Bandar Kota Tinggi
• Jalan Niaga
• Felda Penggeli Timur
• Kampung Sungai Timur

– Various localities in Kluang, Johor

A total 10 Covid-19 cases were detected in the Kluang district yesterday, the local health office said. They are:

• Rumah Murah Kampung Gajah
• Jalan Kampung Baru Dalam
• Felda Kahang Timur
• Jalan Sunda, Renggam
• Felda Ulu Penggeli
• Taman Tiara Perdana

– Various localities in Kedah

Below are localities where Covid-19 cases were detected in Kedah yesterday, according to the Kedah Health Department:

• Taman Merbok, Kuala Muda
• Taman Sri Pekula Fasa 2, Kuala Muda
• Taman Delima, Kuala Muda
• Taman Kelisa Ria, Kuala Muda
• Taman Keladi, Kuala Muda
• Taman Serai Wangi, Kulim
• Taman Angsana, Kulim
• Kampung Keriang Menora, Kota Setar

– Hostel Centennial, Kampung Acheh, Setiawan, Perak

This workers’ dormitory will be placed under an enhanced movement control order from tomorrow until Mar 10.

Up to Feb 21, 125 of the 349 residents screened tested positive for Covid-19. Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. 

– Kampung Sinsingon, Nabawan, Sabah

A cluster of Covid-19 cases is linked to a funeral held at this village from Feb 17 to 20, attended by the index cases.

The cases were detected through screening of individuals returning to their dormitories, the Health Ministry said.

To date, 18 of the 106 individuals screened have tested positive for the virus.

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EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

– SK Sacred Heart, Semeba, Kuching, Sarawak

An employee here tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

The person was at the school from Feb 8 to 17 from 7.30m to 5pm.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

– Masjid Kampung Endap, Samarahan, Sarawak

A person who tested positive for Covid-19 visited here on Feb 12 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

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BUSINESSES

– ST Rosyam Mart, Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur

It is learned that Covid-19 positive cases were detected among staff members of this supermarket.

However, the number of cases could not be ascertained yet. The company when contacted today declined to comment. A spokesperson said the screening process is still ongoing, and they would issue a statement later.

Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad when contacted said that authorities have acted on the case there.

“From what I was informed, the National Security Council and Health Ministry have taken action. Staff members (of the mart) have been quarantined, and deep cleaning works were carried out,” he said.

– Aeon Supermarket, Queensbay Mall, Bayan Lepas, Penang

The supermarket has been ordered by the Health Ministry to close for disinfection starting today.

According to a notice by management, the store is closed until further notice, but did not state if this is due to Covid-19 infections among staff.

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GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

– Cherang Ruku Police Station, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan

A detainee at this police station’s lock-up has tested positive for Covid-19.

The detainee is part of the Tembok Pengkalan Chepa cluster, first detected in the Pengkalan Chepa Prison.

EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

– SK St Edward Belimbing, Padawan, Sarawak

An individual who was at this school tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

The person was at the school from 9.30am to 1pm on Feb 9, 17 and 19, it said.

– SK Pelamin Sigandar, Jalan Puncak Borneo, Kuching, Sarawak

An employee at this school tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

The person was at the school on Feb 16 and 18, it said.

– SMK Asajaya, Asajaya, Sarawak

An employee at this school tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

The individual was at the school on Feb 8, 9 and 15, it said.

– SMKA Wataniah, Machang, Kelantan

Four more cases were detected at this residential school yesterday, the Kelantan Health Department said.

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MARKETS

– MPP Padawan Wet Market, Padawan, Sarawak

A customer who visited the market tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

The person was at the market on Feb 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13, from 8am to 8.30am, it said.

– Bandar Riyal Market, Samarahan, Sarawak

The market was visited by an individual who tested positive for Covid-19 on Feb 14 (9am to 10am) and Feb 15 (4.28pm to 5.30pm), the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

– Pasar Tamu Sungai Plan, Bintulu, Sarawak

A customer who visited on Feb 21 from 2pm to 2.30pm, tested positive for Covid-19, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee said.

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RESIDENCES

– Kampung Empat, Nabawan, Sabah

Residents of Kampung Empat, Kampung Enam and surrounding villages who attended a funeral at Kampung Empat on Feb 9 are advised to seek Covid-19 screening, the Nabawan Health Department said.

The screening can be done at the department on Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 11am, it said.

Those affected can contact the department’s Covid-19 hotline at 087-366286 for more information.

– Taman Tiara Perdana and Kampung Melayu Bukit Nyamuk, Kluang, Johor

Two Covid-19 cases were detected at these locations yesterday, according to the Kluang Health Department.

The cases were detected through close contact tracing of persons infected in the Perindustrian Pelepas cluster, it said.

– Padang Tembak, Kluang, Johor

A Covid-19 case was detected yesterday, according to the Kluang Health Department.

The case was detected through close pre-departure screening of an individual returning to India, it said.

– Various localities in Kota Tinggi, Johor

Four Covid-19 cases were detected at Taman Sri Saujana, Teluk Ramunia, Felda Bukit Ramun and Felda Sungai Mas yesterday, the Kota Tinggi Health Department said.

– Atria Soho, Damansara Jaya, Selangor

A unit here was disinfected after possible exposure, the Bandar Utama Assemblyperson Service Centre said.

DAP’s volunteer disinfection unit did so on Feb 20, after receiving a request from the resident through Bandar Utama assemblyperson Jamaliah Jamaluddin’s office.

– Various localities in Kelantan

Covid-19 cases were detected at the following localities yesterday, the Kelantan Health Department said.

Bachok:

• Kampung Mahligai
• Kampung Sungai
• Kampung Kubang Golok
• Kampung Panjang

Kota Bharu:

• Kampung Beris Lanjut
• Jalan Pasir Mas Salor
• Kampung Seberang Pasir Mas
• Kampung Belukar
• Jalan Kuala Krai
• Kampung Bukit Marak
• Taman Puteri Lagenda
• Taman Desa Mardhiah
• Jalan Pengkalan Chepa
• Kampung Tualang
• Kampung Chengal
• Kampung Stan Beta Hulu
• Kampung Beris Harap
• Kampung Pauh Lima

Other districts:

• Kampung Binjai, Pasir Mas
• Perumahan Sri Periok, Tumpat
• Kampung Bendang Kerian, Tumpat
• Kampung Menjual, Tumpat
• Kampung Batu Besar, Kuala Krai
• Taman Barakah, Tanah Merah

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BUSINESSES

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GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

– Pasir Puteh and Bachok district police headquarters, Kelantan

Two detainees held at the lock-ups at the respective police headquarters were found to be Covid-19 positive, the Kelantan Health Department said.

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FACTORIES

– HeveaPac Sdn Bhd, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

Covid-19 cases at this factory are linked to the Industri Sungai Gadut cluster, Paroi assemblyperson Mohamad Taufek Abdul Ghani confirmed to Malaysiakini.

The Industri Sungai Gadut cluster was first announced by the Health Ministry on Feb 22. As of Feb 24, it has a total number of 1,432 cases.

The cluster is also the main cause for the sudden uptick in Negeri Sembilan’s daily Covid-19 cases.

Source : Malaysiakini