Bersatu president ‘desperately’ fishing for support to stay in power, they say.

Health D-G says ministry will nonetheless step up genomic sequencing and detection.

1,000 overseas returnees who have received approval to undergo home quarantine will take part in the exercise.

Death toll rises to 11,968.

The national caseload stands at 1,363,683.

This is after the dispensation of 525,342 shots yesterday

Move subject to availability of vaccine supplies and medical assessment, says Health Ministry circular.

11 linked to community transmission, two detected in higher education institutions and two in high-risk areas.

1,059 in ICU nationwide, says D-G.

National caseload has reached 1,342,215.

Government wants to inoculate 50% of population by Merdeka Day.

Noor Hisham says two had received their first dose, and remaining not vaccinated.

1,053 patients treated in ICUs, with 546 intubated, says Noor Hisham.

Second highest daily count so far.

Association president Dr Kuljit Singh says all its members in the Klang Valley are running at almost full capacity.