What proportion of new cases are from foreign citizens?

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Foreign Citizens Account for 17 Percent of New Domestic Covid-19 Cases

Of the 8,574 new Covid-19 cases reported, 1,447 were identified as foreign citizens, constituting 17% of the domestic infections. This figure is part of a broader context where the cumulative number of cases in Malaysia has reached 844,870 since the pandemic began.
Breakdown of New Cases

The latest Health Ministry figures indicate that out of the 8,574 new infections, 8,534 were domestic cases. Within these domestic cases, 7,087 were Malaysian citizens, accounting for 83%, while the remaining 1,447 were foreign citizens, representing 17%. Additionally, 40 cases were classified as import cases, meaning the infection occurred abroad, with 36 involving Malaysians and four involving foreign citizens.
Geographic Distribution of Cases

Selangor continues to report the highest number of Covid-19 cases, with 4,308 new infections. Kuala Lumpur followed with 609 cases, and Kedah recorded 415 cases. The R-naught (R0) value for Malaysia was reported at 1.15 as of the previous day. Putrajaya Federal Territory had the highest R0 at 1.31, followed by Selangor at 1.18, and KL Federal Territory at 1.17. Johor and Negri Sembilan showed the lowest R0 above 1.0 at 1.02.
Active Cases and Fatalities

Currently, Malaysia has 91,272 active Covid-19 cases. The number of patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU) reached a record high of 964, with 452 requiring breathing assistance. The country also recorded 102 deaths, bringing the total fatalities to 6,260, or 0.74% of all cumulative cases. Of the 102 deaths, 97 involved Malaysians and five involved foreign citizens. The deceased individuals ranged in age from 31 to 86.

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