Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 1) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?
The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow at the Institute for Research and Development of Policy.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Budget 2025: MOHE to focus on IPT infrastructure, AI development
Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said this focus also includes the development of AI technology in universities and polytechnics.
Mon Sep 30 2024
KPDN conducting review of E-Commerce legislation to update existing laws - Armizan
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is reviewing several acts involving e-commerce to update existing laws in line with the rapid development of the industry.
Thu Sep 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Ergonomics in education: A catalyst for Malaysia MADANI
Ergonomics can help to create spaces that inspire and facilitate the development of new ideas, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer
No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop the development of the settlement, said an Israeli minister.
Thu Aug 15 2024
How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides
Authorities are counting the cost of disaster and questioning whether rapid development of tourism industry was to blame for the tragedy.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Allocations to MPs meant for development of constituencies, says DPM Fadillah
DPM Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the MP's role is to coordinate the allocation.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact
This includes development of its first Google data centre and Google Cloud region to meet demand for cloud services locally and globally.
Thu May 30 2024
PM to officiate UTM AI faculty on May 3
Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said govt allocated RM20 mln for the establishment of the faculty in line with development of technology including AI.
Wed Apr 03 2024
PM impressed with hydrogen car and its quieter engine
The prime minister took the opportunity to check out the development of the hydrogen fuel ecosystem in the country.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Athletes' Council to spur Para Athletes to greater heights
The establishment of the Athletes' Council by the Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) has the potential to propel the development of the country's para athletes in the future.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Malaysia, Italy to collaborate in space industry development
Massimo Rustico said Malaysia has progressive and advantageous ecosystem that support the development of space industry.
Wed Dec 13 2023
UEM Lestra and Enggang Holdings to collaborate in the development of solar plant in Gebeng, Pahang
The proposed solar plant, spans a 450-acre area and is projected to have a potential capacity of up to 170 megawatt peak (MWp).
Sat Dec 02 2023
Special Economic Zone, Financial Hub to boost Johor's global presence
As the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) between Johor and Singapore takes shape, along with the development of a special financial zone in Forest City, there will be a bright future for the state.
Fri Sep 22 2023
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024