PUTRAJAYA: The recovery rate of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia is among the highest in Asean countries, at 96.4%, said Director-General of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He also said the death rate of the outbreak in the country is also among the lowest in the world, at 1.41%.

“In comparison, the recovery rate of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia (96.4%) is among the highest in Asean countries.

“In addition, death rate is also among the lowest in the world (1.41%). As a result, the number of active cases with Covid-19 infection decreases daily.

"For the first time since the movement control order (PKP) implemented, there have been fewer than 200 active cases today," he told during a press conference today.

He said no Covid-19 deaths were reported in the country over the last 12 days.

“The Ministry of Health wish to congratulate Malaysians for their cooperation in this achievement, as well as our joint efforts to stop the spread of the Covid-19 infection.

“However, it is worth noting that the war against the Covid-19 virus is not over yet.

"The public is advised to remain vigilant and continue to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and recommendations made, so that we can break the COVID-19 transmission chain," he said.

He said the government's approach to implementing the recovery movement control order (RMCO) was part of the soft landing strategy of the exit strategy.

“If we look at the statistic, it is encouraging and optimistic for the reopening of various sectors to improve the country's economy.

“Individuals' compliance, companies and communities on standard operating procedures (SOPs) contributes to this achievement.

"The SOP is provided in consultation with various stakeholders, to ensure that they are balanced, taking into account the people's safety, life and livelihoods," he said.

Earlier, Dr Noor Hisham said the number of patients being treated for Covid-19 are now less than 200 cases, while 6 new cases were reported within 24 hours.

He said 191 cases are still being treated and 2 of them are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Dr Noor Hisham said that out of the 6 new cases, 5 are imported cases from overseas infections and 1 involved a Malaysian as a local transmission case.