Cukai Makmur helps healthcare financing - Tengku Zafrul
"Cukai Makmur" (Prosperity Tax) proposed in Budget 2022 can help finance the country's high healthcare costs as it is still waging war against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Affordable healthcare - could decentralisation lead the way?
Healthcare costs and cost of living are some of the core concerns of the rakyat as epitomised by the National Worry Index.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Insurance associations refute allegation of member companies receiving 'cut' from hospitals
They viewed such an unfounded allegation by the hospitals with serious concern.
Tue Aug 15 2017
No substantial healthcare cost increase after GST, says Dr Subra
Dr S. Subramaniam admits that there may be an increase in healthcare costs after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax.
Thu Nov 07 2013
'GST will not impact healthcare costs'
Healthcare is generally GST-exempted, Health Minister Dr S. Subramaniam says.
Sun Nov 03 2013
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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