Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — 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 Azrul Mohd Khalib, Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, a healthcare policy research and advocacy outfit.
Mon Oct 21 2024
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
KK Mart founder, wife freed of criminal charges over 'Allah socks' issue, company and supplier fined RM60,000 each
The two companies were given three days to pay the fine.
Mon Jul 15 2024
MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
Fri Jun 28 2024
‘Allah’ socks issue: July 15 set for decision on KK Supermart representation
The Court will also hear the decision of the representation sent to AGC by the company that allegedly supplied the socks to KK Super Mart.
Mon Jun 10 2024
KKB Polls: PH victory clear signal to redouble efforts to strengthen economy - Anwar
The four-cornered contest saw PH candidate from DAP, Pang Sock Tao, securing victory with a 3,869-vote majority.
Sun May 12 2024
KKB by-election: 18 polling centres open at 8am
All the polling stations will be open until 6 pm, except for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Bukit Fraser, which will close at 2 pm. It caters for only 40 voters.
Sat May 11 2024
Police to deploy 1,133 personnel for KKB by-election tomorrow
A total of 1,133 police personnel will be deployed for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election tomorrow.
Fri May 10 2024
Kuala Kubu Bharu voters go to the polls tomorrow
A total of 39,362 voters will cast their ballots in the Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) state by-election tomorrow.
Fri May 10 2024
KKB polls: PH candidate denies committing election offences
Pang Sock Tao denied allegations she and the party machinery committed election offences while campaigning for KKB state by-election.
Tue May 07 2024
KKB Polls: PH candidate unveils five-point manifesto
Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao has unveiled a five-pronged manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election.
Sat May 04 2024
S'gor govt aiming to eradicate hardcore poverty by July - MB
Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said there are some of them who only need an additional RM17 per month to get out of the poverty group.
Wed May 01 2024
Papagomo nabbed over seditious video - IGP
The arrest was made following a report over a seditious video questioning the move of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim in meeting KK Mart owner.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Four-cornered contest set for Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election
The Kuala Kubu BAharu by-election is set to witness a four-cornered contest
Sat Apr 27 2024
Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA
Several M'sia Airlines and Air Asia flights connecting KLIA, Sabah and Sarawak were cancelled, following volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang.
Thu Apr 18 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024