Environmental protection & conservation is important in Islam. Muslims believe humans are stewards of the Earth, & it is a religious obligation to care for the environment & the planet in a proactive manner
To celebrate Earth Day, a thread on Islam & environmental action…
Remembering the wonderful frontline workers I met in Sabah. Their courage, resilience & sense of hope is inspiring. This video made me tear up with pride & love. Keep up your great work!
@MasidiM
@SafarUntong
@KKMPutrajaya
@DGHisham
@MKNJPM
Saya dengar ramai yg plan utk balik kg beraya & “menipu” dlm memberi sebab perjalanan. Warga emas mempunyai risiko amat tinggi. Tidakkah tragik & sedih kalau anda atau anak anak membawa virus kepada Ibu bapa atuk nenek yg sudah tua? Fikir baik baik. Raya setiap tahun ada.
Me: “has anyone tested + yet?” Them: “No, we pray we stay healthy as can’t afford to be ill or quarantined. But if we hv to, we’ve decided we will all quarantine together but keep working. If we collapse, Sabah collapses”. Lab staff handling COVID specimens. Heroes
@KKMPutrajaya
It’s people like her that increase our nation’s risk to 2nd wave. Shame on you Ms and shame on yr friends/family & cafe who allowed her in & didn’t report when she’s supposed to be under quarantine. Stricter measures needed. COVID-19 is still out there.
@KKMPutrajaya
@MKNJPM
I propose that any advertisements of products for skin whitening be banned. We need to move forward and not see whiteness as a sign of supremacy or beauty. I am proudly brown.
Jaga jarak - Keep a safe physical distance! And I’ve just witnessed a group of ladies kissing each other, Shaking hands & having close conversations (unmasked) in a cafe in Bangsar. It’s as though COVID-19 never existed.
All smiles! One case yesterday, One great team at
@KKMPutrajaya
& One nation coming together. Must not forget it’s not over yet so while we boost economy, do practice safe distancing, wash your hand & wear a mask! P.S
@DGHisham
& I were recently tested so can stand close together
Congratulations
@KKMPutrajaya
& people of Malaysia. We ended polio. Why? A good vaccine and improved public health. Vaccines work. Please get your
#COVID19
vaccines ASAP
Happy birthday to our former PM fondly called Pak Lah. Will never forget post tsunami, he visited Aceh, & was 1st person to ask “How are you?”I teared up & he took me home to KL on official plane for a few days to rest & hv a proper shower before returning. Allah bless you YAB.
Please remember that viruses need hosts. We can break the cycle by keeping a safe distance apart, covering our mouths and nostrils in public places or where you can’t keep a safe distance, don’t touch ya faces & wash hands or sanitise each time you do! WE can end transmission.
How do we know if a country is doing enough COVID testing? WHO guidelines are clear. It’s not just the number but the positivity rate. For
#Malaysia
the rate of positive tests is about 5% which is good. So targeted testing & containment works. Please read
ALERT! phone scam going on with callers saying they’re from
@KKMPutrajaya
with important info. I played along & put thru to a certain Jeff Lim asking me to verify my details. When I asked repeatedly “which dept are you from?” he avoided answering me & later hung up. Take note
We are 7 people at home (plus many animals) & staying put for raya. No visitors allowed. Close family who want to send documents/stuff don’t dare come unless tested COVID Neg. Why? Because I’m older/high risk & we are in a pandemic. Please stay home & don’t risk older people
Kudos
@KKMPutrajaya
@DGHisham
4leadership. All frontliners & backliners who continually worked to protect Malaysia. Thank you is not enough but may you be rewarded abundantly in every way. The road is long but Malaysia is United to end COVID19. Syabas.
Let's get things clear. We are still in a pandemic. Our numbers are still high. Economic recovery is crucial for many citizens but we must all play our part to comply with SOPs. Just because some restrictions are eased it doesn't mean you can disregard the SOPs.
These are our heroes. Contact tracing & reaching those who are vulnerable.
@KKMPutrajaya
public health staff are amazing. If we Malaysians care -play our part & stay home as much as possible, ensure social distancing, mask up, wash hands etc. Pls protect health workers.
Yesterday 100th day of MCO from complete lockdown-conditional -recovery. It’s a great success story all Malaysians should be proud of. I feel privileged to hv been given a chance to support YAB PM
@MuhyiddinYassin
@KKMPutrajaya
. Single digits for 3 days now. Thank you rakyat ❤️
A reminder for all of us today in communicating with respect. We can differ in opinion but must value each other. A high level of education does not equate with wisdom and vice versa. I like this photo a lot. Words matter.
Very worried 2c rise in cases in Korea/Germany & how iftar gatherings proving deadly. If we don’t take measures 2 prevent spread we may lose all gains made. God forbid. Let’s be vigilant. Perhaps a lockdown during raya is a good preventive measure? Let’s preserve our progress!
I’m trying to be self sufficient and no longer eat meat and trying to be vegetarian by end 2021. I don’t miss meat but I do like fish so we try to buy sustainably caught ones. Our garden is now an urban farm. I’d love to help others do the same esp in flats thru hydroponics
My former lecturers incl Rohingya. I appeal to fellow Malaysians to be calm & patient. Rohingya have been persecuted & we must not over react. It’s Ramadan- let us be the best we can. We need regional & global solutions to support Malaysian govt. We will find a way. Stay calm
This is so inspiring when inmates at a prison are doing so much good for the country in sewing PPEs so needed to fight
#COVID19
. The Queen of
#Malaysia
also trained them to weave beautiful fabrics
#KitaJagaKita
Today I will be working at the
@JKJAVMY
vaccination site at PWTC. Hope to see some of you there & happy to answer queries on COVID & vaccines. Stay safe, please ensure you follow SOPs at all times.
#Malaysia
remains consistently in Top 10 of Global COVID Index. Cool heads are needed & our health systems can cope well. Just keep up good public health practices! Wash yr hands, wear a mask, warn others if u hv symptoms & keep a safe distance from others. Thank you.
During
#COVID19
MCO please help farmers who can’t get their produce to market. My fave harum manis mangoes are ready for harvest in Perlis, & S.O.S call came from a farmer. We ordered & promptly sent to us. They’re delicious! Please support
#bersamateguh
#MalaysiaBebasCovid19
When vaccinating children, take time to explain to them why it’s important & hear from them too on their fears. No one cried & they were all cheering each other on! Thank you to responsible parents 4 bringing children. That’s and act of true ❤️
@KKMPutrajaya
@Khairykj
@aafaizli
Everyone must watch this. Everyone. A sincere and compelling request from a young doctor managing COVID19. Whether you’re in India or Malaysia, this applies to all of us. Please watch this.
@KKMPutrajaya
@DrAdhamBaba
@DGHisham
Huge heartfelt congratulations to dearest Director General Tan Sri
@DGHisham
on the most deserved Panglima Setia Mahkota this morning. Am so very happy for you dear brother!
I am proud Malaysian woman especially today reading this wonderful news! Finally a woman at the helm of our judiciary system! All my best wishes and congratulations Tunku Maimun.
I am shocked that some people don’t learn the value of preserving culture. Hasn’t COVID-19 taught us anything? History, culture, nature are crucial to preserve. Come on
#Pahang
@MyMOTAC
@NancyShukri
please protect this sanctuary
Our job as health practitioners is to save lives and do no harm, irrespective of faith, colour or nationality. The stupidity of some individuals spoils the good earnest work of the majority. Can
@KKMPutrajaya
pls send a directive to all staff to stop this nonsense?
Please go to bed wearing long pants and long-sleeve shirt in Malaysia.
Just in case you get a heart attack in the middle of the night, you better be appropriately dressed to get treatment.
#FashionMatters
#SoStupid
Omicron is raging. What can you do?
1. Ensure vax up2date incl boosters
2. Avoid crowded indoor gatherings
3. Self test if symptoms
4. Isolate is positive
5. Fill up
@my_sejahtera
home assessment test (HAT)
6. Check on family & friends - call or text & remind them to fill up HAT
Last night we rescued this dog off a busy main road close to Taman Tun Dr Ismail. It was lost and is limping. Taken to the vet now. Please share this message on all social media so that his owners can claim him. It is a very good natured dog.
I am seeing LESS people wearing masks in public, and my pet peeve is seeing masks resting below chin! Just look at this image and decide what you prefer. Let’s protect each other
Undoubtedly frontliners have been critical but it’s you, rakyat Malaysia, who are also responsible for pushing the numbers down. Keep up the good practices & let’s all keep pushing forward! Don’t lose hope & must also not be lax! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@KKMPutrajaya
@DGHisham
@PDRMsia
etc
Congratulations
@KKMPutrajaya
for excellent staff at KLIA. So professional & courteous. Lines were very long. When we told them we were also doctors, they were so happy but insisted they brief us on what we need to do. Kudos
@DGHisham
. Finally home sweet home & now
#StayAtHome
Wishing my dear brother & Malaysia’s favourite jedi courage, persistence & a whole lot of love & appreciation! Thanks to creators & sorry 4 embarrassing you
@DGHisham
@KKMPutrajaya
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
Another crucial study showing how dangerous indoor situations can be. An alarming 94 (out of 216) people on the same floor in a call center in Korea got infected—an attack rate of 43.5%! But look at the schema. Most infections are on one side of the room.
Selamat pagi Malaysia! Mari kita terus berazam & berusaha utk manjaga diri, keluarga, masyarakat & negara. Elakkan 3C, amalkan 3W. Syabas keatas pencapaian ini tapi risiko COVID19 masih ujud
Inna lilaahi wa Inna ilaihi raajiun. Farewell beloved
@adibahnoor
- gone too soon. We were just chatting about how brave you were to muster strength to be the MC at the Tunku Zain Unleashed lecture and you still had your sense of humour & made me laugh. I will miss you 😭 Queen❤️
Malaysiakini menyiarkan semula laporan khas mengenai Mei 13 kami selepas titik hitam dalam sejarah negara itu kembali diapi-apikan di media sosial sehingga mencetuskan ketegangan kaum.
Inilah sejarah yang patut dipelajari.
We have to keep pushing for more tests, tracing & containment. Today I visited the Universiti M’sia Sabah Lab who are ramping up to support COVID19 PCR & Ag testing. Everyone is stepping up & working to flatten the curve. Video of staff receiving samples from
@KKMPutrajaya
Sabah
SARS CoV2 virus is airborne.
@ProfAdeeba
& I’ve been saying this for some time. SOPs are crucial but so is adequate ventilation of your work & home spaces. Open the windows & work outdoors if you can. Please watch this special session we did
@SenseWScience
Remember to open your windows. Let the fresh air in.Adequate ventilation reduces how much virus is in the air. It helps reduce the risk from aerosol transmission (when someone breathes in small particles in the air after a person with the virus has been in the same enclosed area)
@DGHisham
Thank you very much for the trust and huge responsibility. I will do my very best to support all ministries, agencies and organisations including private sector & civil society so that
#Malaysia
will lead in healthcare. But first let’s tackle
#COVID19
together.
For the many experts out there criticising testing capacities, pls take note below. Remember it’s not just numbers but also positivity rates. Can we do more? Of course. But are we doing badly. Absolutely not.
Terkini, Malaysia mempunyai kapasiti menjalankan ujian RT-PCR sebanyak 41,354 ujian sehari. Buat masa ini, Malaysia menjalankan 51.96 ujian bagi 1,000 jumlah penduduk. Ini adalah lebih tinggi daripada Korea Selatan (46.41), Jepun (17.72) dan Thailand (6.57).
I just returned from Sabah.
@KKMPutrajaya
staff at KLIA were professional & now I am a “mak cik gelang pink”. Am observing home surveillance order. I isolate fr loved ones at home & use phone & FaceTime. So please can we all comply with the law & keep each other safe?
I’m not sure who is original creator of this diagram but it’s excellent & got it from my friend Reshmi. I vow to be in the learning & growth zone. Dedicate this to
@OwainWynEvans
who is certainly in growth zone & inspires positivity. We must be a better version of ourselves!
Farewells in the age of COVID-19 can be just as warm through a senior management conf call & a safe virtual hug fr Sec Gen
@JChapagain_IFRC
@ifrc
today. It’s been a great 4 yrs plus & thank you all colleagues, board members, national societies & partners. Au revoir! A bientot
This is an important thread to read. Transmission of COVID19 is primarily by fit, healthy young adults. Yes the ones who frequent crowded places & then bring the disease home to older people.
My earlier worst fears confirmed: Younger adults were the main source of 61 different outbreak clusters in Japan. In this study (in a CDC journal), contact tracing isolated the primary source of 61 epidemic clusters to be mostly younger adults! 🧵
#COVID19
Sekitar Klang sahaja harini dilaporkan dalam 700 lebih kes covid positif menunggu bed. 2 org mati di rumah. Dalam 1 hari kami bole handle paling maksimum dalam 80 orang untuk trace location, pick up, dikumpulkan dan dihantar ke Maeps, Hospital Sungai Buloh dan Pusat Kusta Negara
We took a drive up and down the Rawang Bypass over the forest just to admire the Giam Kanching trees. It’s apparently the only place in world where they exist in natural form. Like staring at long stemmed brocolli
#nature
#Malaysia
The BM headline is better. The English headline raises suspicion about Pfizer. Hope news organisations are careful with headlines because 87.9%* of Malaysians only read headlines.
* unscientific guess
A very strong warning for those who are touting that current vaccines are “safe” without proper rigorous trials. Ethics is critical in vaccine production & let’s not forget the dengue vaccine debacle not too long ago. As we discussed
@DGHisham
BREAKING: AstraZeneca's
#Covid19
vaccine trials have been paused as the company investigates a serious adverse event the occurred in the UK. Not clear if the unexplained illness is linked to the vaccine, or what it was.
A Malaysian doctor based in the UK, Dr Vishna Rasiah, a Consultant Neonatologist at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospitals passed away due to COVID19. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. ❤️
@meorhaqimy
Memang itu nama nya takdir. Tapi takkan lah hari raya sahaja masa untuk bermaafan dan mecurah kasih Sayang kepada keluarga? Ini masa pandemik bukan sebarang masa.
Taking advice from
@Khairykj
@KKMPutrajaya
& like Douglas Lim - testing before reunion dinner tonight. Stay safe everyone & enjoy your family gatherings
I’ve witnessed first hand how dedicated staff of
@KKMPutrajaya
are in ensuring ppl in home quarantine are checked in on regularly by phone & their highly professional service. This is why it’s so sad when a small group of ppl don’t comply. Thank you Pejabat Kesihatan Kepong!
@takterqyira
Psychotherapy comes in many forms Qyira. Prof Hatta Shaharom and may others were pioneers of psycho spiritual therapy. If JAKIM has such professionals I think we should be happy no? But also mobilise psychologists too of course.
Some ideas for restaurant owners inspired from China! Masks need to be taken off before eating right? Go ahead and innovate! I will still be cooking at home or using e-hailing or tapau!
“Many of you will be heading back to work come May 4. The first week back should be used to strategise, plan and implement these new changes and not necessarily for you to fully resume the services.” Pls listen to
@DGHisham
Think contact tracing is easy? Think it can be replaced by an app? Think again. Excellent article. The great Bill Foege: "psychiatrists, detectives and problem solvers all at once.” How to monitor impact? Percent of cases arising from quarantined contacts.
@jrmanajemenn
I was about to reach out hoping to finally meet you as I’ve been impressed just following your social media and blog. I hope our paths will cross. Bon courage and all the very best
So hubby & I got Omicron-ed in 🇨🇭 on a routine test. Mild symptoms developed but fine now. I am so grateful to
@KKMPutrajaya
#PICK
for our vaccines&booster. I can’t imagine how dangerous it would have been for us otherwise. Alhamdulillah. Please do take your booster!
Am horrified that Principia Scientifica used as reference. WHO guidelines are clear. It DOES Not say there’s no need for testing. Let’s be clear - Testing is a KEY component to managing a pandemic but is not a stand alone. It must be accompanied by tracing & entire FTTIS.
Why is the Chief Medical Officer of the country citing a quack news source?
(H/T
@yinshaoloong
who found this out first but is still reeling from shock).
Note: DG is quoting an article from a publication called “Principia Scientifica” which posted an article by “Epoch Times”
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering a proposal to control the price of the Covid-19 self test kit, which is currently priced at RM39.90.
Public feedback has indicated that the test kit’s cost is a burden especially to low-income groups and families.