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8.6 Digital Health

MySejahtera

Launched since 20th April 2020, MySejahtera had registered 23,953,970
users and dependents, as well as 1,058,853 business premises .
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Cumulatively, there were 1.7 billion check-ins to registered premises
using the QR code scan method, with an average of 15 million check-ins
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a day as of 18th November 2020 . The MySejahtera app has been proven
effective in assisting MOH Malaysia in detecting 9,167 COVID-19 positive
cases, of which 1,561 cases were detected and confirmed to be COVID-19
positive through self-assessment whereas the remaining 7,606 positive
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cases were detected through close contact tracing via MySejahtera . The
MySejahtera data has been shared with District Health Offices to assist in

their contact tracing activities.

MySafeTravel or MyQR by MyEG
MySafeTravel or MyQR by MyEG
The Malaysian government introduced MySafeTravel since 1st November
2020 to facilitate the entry of inbound travelers into Malaysia during the
The Malaysian government introduced MySafeTravel since 1st November
COVID-19 pandemic . Operated by MyEG Services Bhd (MyEG), MySafeTravel
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2020 to facilitate the entry of inbound travelers into Malaysia during the
was a COVID-19 screening and accommodation arrangement service that
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COVID-19 pandemic . Operated by MyEG Services Bhd (MyEG), MySafeTravel
allowed travelers to register and choose their preferred location for
was a COVID-19 screening and accommodation arrangement service that
quarantine stay prior to arrival 75,76 . This online platform also allowed
allowed travelers to register and choose their preferred location for
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MySafeTravel users to make payment
. This online platform also allowed
quarantine stay prior to arrival
tests. Upon completion of the payment, a QR code-based digital certificate
MySafeTravel users to make payment for the mandatory COVID-19 swab
would be provided to MySafeTravel users through the MyQR by the MyEG
tests. Upon completion of the payment, a QR code-based digital certificate
smartphone application as proof of compliance with the prevailing SOPs
would be provided to MySafeTravel users through the MyQR by the MyEG
related to travel 75,76 .
smartphone application as proof of compliance with the prevailing SOPs
related to travel 75,76 .

Figure 8.9: MySafeTravel services
(Source: https://safetravel.myeg.com.my/ )
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Figure 8.9: MySafeTravel services
(Source: https://safetravel.myeg.com.my/ )
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With the convenience of transacting online through MySafeTravel, this
digital health pass system aided in speeding up the process of entering
With the convenience of transacting online through MySafeTravel, this
Malaysia upon arrival, hence providing a smooth travel experience for these
digital health pass system aided in speeding up the process of entering
travelers 75,76 . This helped the government’s efforts in reviving the interest
Malaysia upon arrival, hence providing a smooth travel experience for these
in visiting Malaysia among fellow travelers and rejuvenating the local
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. This helped the government’s efforts in reviving the interest
travelers
tourism, all while strictly following the government’s SOPs at all times.
in visiting Malaysia among fellow travelers and rejuvenating the local
148 tourism, all while strictly following the government’s SOPs at all times.
EVIDENCE-BASED RESPONSES TO THE THIRD COVID-19 WAVE IN MALAYSIA

8.7 COVID-19 Clinical Outcomes and Mortality
8.7 COVID-19 Clinical Outcomes and Mortality
As of 22nd November 2020, there were 54,775 total positive cases, 41,597
total discharges, and 335 deaths . 65% of the positives cases were
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As of 22nd November 2020, there were 54,775 total positive cases, 41,597
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predominantly male . For every 1,000-people infected with COVID-19, six
total discharges, and 335 deaths . 65% of the positives cases were
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people may die. Statistics have shown about 64% of the COVID-19 deaths
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predominantly male . For every 1,000-people infected with COVID-19, six
were aged 60 years and above, with about 87% of those deaths being
people may die. Statistics have shown about 64% of the COVID-19 deaths
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reported to have at least one underlying health condition .
were aged 60 years and above, with about 87% of those deaths being
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reported to have at least one underlying health condition .

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