EXCLUSIVE | At its peak, the Covid-19 pandemic overwhelmed Malaysia’s healthcare system as it went on to claim 37,189 lives.

According to Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa, the number of fatalities has reduced considerably in recent times, with three so far in November and eight deaths in October.

She told Malaysiakini in an exclusive interview that the lessons of the pandemic must never be forgotten.

“If you ask how prepared we are to face another pandemic...