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The Star

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is observing self-quarantine after coming into close contact with an MP who tested positive for Covid-19.
“He is under self-quarantine,” a spokesman said on Thursday.
It is believed the 95-year-old statesman took a picture with Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, who is now under quarantine at Sarawak General Hospital.
Yii said he had tested positive for Covid-19 in a Facebook post on March 17, after coming into close contact with Sarikei MP Andrew Wong Ling Biu, who tested positive on March 2.




In an exclusive interview with TV3’s Buletin Utama, Mahathir shared his experience under quarantine at home.
“I will follow [self-quarantine]. It is important in addressing this problem, to be disciplined,” he said.
“We must self-quarantine at home for 14 days. If we do that, there will be less possibility of the virus spreading to other people.
“So, now I am just at home. I cannot go out and I cannot meet people. I cannot shake hands, and others. However, Alhamdullilah, it is not so hard for me.”
Malaysia on Thursday confirmed 110 new cases, bringing the total number of cases to 900. Of the new cases, 63 had been traced to a large-scale religious event held in the capital of Kuala Lumpur from late February to early March, Health Minister Adham Baba said in a statement.
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‘We must self-quarantine at home for 14 days. If we do that, there will be less possibility of the virus spreading to other people,’ Mahathir said
Mahathir took a picture with Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, who is now under quarantine at Sarawak General Hospital



‘We must self-quarantine at home for 14 days. If we do that, there will be less possibility of the virus spreading to other people,’ Mahathir said.
