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NEWS | Expert Rules Out Mpox Vaccines/Border Controls

Aug 21, 2024

A public health expert has backed the Health Ministry’s stance, that there is no immediate need to conduct vaccinations or impose border controls over mpox.  

Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar told Harian Metro, authorities should instead step up their monitoring of international arrivals. 

Meanwhile Malaysians returning from overseas should conduct self-screenings, especially if they come into contact with mpox patients. 

Meanwhile, MATTA has reminded Malaysians planning to travel overseas to take the necessary precautions against mpox, and be aware of the latest news about the virus.  

It adds that so far, mpox has not had any significant impact on travel rates in Malaysia.  

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The Housing and Local Govt Ministry has proposed the inclusion of a new housing deposit initiative under Budget 2025 

It’s to ease the financial burden of first-time homebuyers, especially younger buyers in the B40 and M40 groups.  

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According to police figures, around 1,880 traffic accidents were reported nationwide yesterday while 10 people died on our roads. 

This means that around 35,000 crashes and 277 fatalities have now happened so far this month. 

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Cops have completed recording a statement from former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for allegedly touching on the 3Rs of race, religion and royalty in a speech in the run-uo to the Nenggiri by-election.