PUTRAJAYA: National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique has tested positive for Covid-19.
A statement from the ministry said that Halimah underwent a screen test on Jan 18 and the Health Ministry on Tuesday (Jan 19) confirmed that she is positive. Datuk Halimah will now undergo treatment and quarantine as instructed. Her condition will be monitored by health authorities in Johor Baru. While undergoing quarantine, the minister will continue to monitor the National Unity Ministry s affairs to ensure all activities go smoothly. Datuk Halimah expresses her heartfelt thanks to those who offer their well wishes and prayers and would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused due to this development, said the ministry on Tuesday.
The Straits Times
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People waiting outside a temporary Covid-19 testing centre at the Subang Jaya City Council public hall in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, yesterday. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Hazlin Hassan Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur
PublishedJan 20, 2021, 5:00 am SGT
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