Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's healthcare dilemma: Tackling the issue of brain drain
The perplexing phenomenon widely recognised as "brain drain" has burgeoned into an all-encompassing challenge globally.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Dr Adeeba appointed as Commissioner of the Global Commission on drug policy
Dr Adeeba was instrumental in influencing the Malaysian government's shift in drug policies, MAF said in a statement.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Dr Adeeba, Dr Siti Zuriana among six 2022 Merdeka Award recipients
Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman and Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Siti Zuraina Abdul Majid were among six recipients who were conferred the prestigious 2022 Merdeka Award, today.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Transition to endemicity: Health experts caution not time to take it easy
Hotels that hold breaking of fast functions should ensure that the ventilation in the restaurant and hotel spaces is good, Adeeba said.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Socso, AIDS Foundation to help contributors who suffer from HIV/AIDS
Through this strategic cooperation, Socso and MAF will implement the Prevention and Disability Management programme.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Increase spending on healthcare system to address future pandemics - Dr Adeeba
The Malaysian government should be spending about seven to eight per cent of the country's GDP to improve the healthcare system, said Dr Adeeba.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Combine data sharing, community participation in controlling COVID-19 - Infectious disease expert
Malaysia should have well-connected data sharing on COVID-19 cases in the country, so that contact tracing can be done more effectively.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Merdeka Award: Advancing the best of Malaysian innovation and contribution to society
Merdeka Award grant winners will be announced this August to pursue their short-term attachments or projects in select disciplines.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Not impossible for COVID death toll to hit 26,000 by Sept as projected - Health Minister
It is not impossible for the COVID-19 death toll in Malaysia to reach 26,000 by September as projected by a study conducted by a university in the United States, said Dr Adham Baba.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Malaysia's COVID-related death toll may reach 26,000 by Sept - Study
A study has found that the COVID-19 death toll in the country may reach up to a staggering 26,000 by September based on the current trajectory.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Perlu banyak kaedah untuk pastikan rakyat ambil vaksin - Dr Adeeba
Dr Adeeba berpendapat, kerajaan boleh meletakkan sasaran jelas bagi memastikan lebih ramai yang mengambil vaksin COVID-19.
Wed May 26 2021
Agong expresses pride in Dr Adeeba's appointment as WHO Science Council Member
His Majesty also hoped that the success would inspire all Malaysians to work harder and strive for success in their respective fields.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Malaysians who made us proud in 2020
As we show 2020 the door, we want to highlight Malaysians who brought people together and inspired us through their activism, kindness and achievements.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Nazir Razak shares experience on battle with prostate cancer
In Malaysia, more than 60 per cent of prostate cancer cases are detected at the final stage.
Sun Nov 01 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024