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Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 in southern Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 in southern Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 Palestinians in a tent encampment sheltering displaced families in the southern Gaza strip
Thu Jan 02 2025
One killed, seven injured in two-vehicle collision in Pekan

One killed, seven injured in two-vehicle collision in Pekan

A medical assistant officer was killed, and seven others injured in a two-vehicle collision at KM 37 of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat yesterday.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Israeli army forces patients out of a north Gaza hospital, medics say

Israeli army forces patients out of a north Gaza hospital, medics say

The Indonesian Hospital is one of the Gaza Strip's few still partially functioning hospitals, on its northern edge.
Wed Dec 25 2024
AWANI Tonight: Managing rising medical premium, healthcare cost

AWANI Tonight: Managing rising medical premium, healthcare cost

Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced measures to address medical insurance premium hikes. UKM's Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh offers her insights and additional solutions to rising healthcare costs.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital 'next to impossible' to obey, say medics

Israeli order to evacuate Gaza hospital 'next to impossible' to obey, say medics

There's nearly 400 civilians inside the hospital, including babies in the neonatal unit, whose lives depend on oxygen and incubators.
Mon Dec 23 2024
AWANI Tonight: BNM introduces interim measures to address medical premiums hike

AWANI Tonight: BNM introduces interim measures to address medical premiums hike

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) introduces interim measures to ease the impact of rising medical insurance premiums on policyholders.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Govt urged to control medical insurance premiums to ensure they remain fair and affordable

Govt urged to control medical insurance premiums to ensure they remain fair and affordable

BNM will announce further details on interim measures to address the rise in insurance premiums soon.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Brazil's Lula has head drain removed after second surgery, doctors say

Brazil's Lula has head drain removed after second surgery, doctors say

Lula remains "lucid and speaking normally", the doctors say in a new medical note, adding the drain was removed without complications.
Fri Dec 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] The need to regulate medical insurance premiums pricing

[COLUMNIST] The need to regulate medical insurance premiums pricing

It is imperative for the government to regulate the industry and ensure that healthcare remains a basic necessity rather than a luxury.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Private hospital denies mishandling deceased baby’s body

Private hospital denies mishandling deceased baby’s body

HBR said the baby passed away shortly after receiving medical treatment, and the man was given permission to arrange for the burial the following day.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Royal Addendum, rising medical inflation rate focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

Royal Addendum, rising medical inflation rate focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

The Royal Addendum is related to the 61st Federal Territories Pardons Board decision regarding ex-PM Najib Razak's pardon application.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Americans face challenges as health insurance costs rise and delays mount

Americans face challenges as health insurance costs rise and delays mount

Recent data show that patients are now even more likely to have their claims denied, pay more for premiums and medical visits.
Mon Dec 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] A ruptured aorta: The impending collapse of Malaysia's public healthcare system

[COLUMNIST] A ruptured aorta: The impending collapse of Malaysia's public healthcare system

If anything, the past few years are testament to how broken our system is with regard to the public health sector.
Fri Dec 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma

[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma

Healthcare insurance premiums, meant as safety nets for access and financial relief, are now becoming increasingly inaccessible.
Sat Nov 30 2024
British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying

British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying

The "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" bill would allow terminally ill adults, the right to choose to end their lives with medical help.
Fri Nov 29 2024
AWANI Tonight: 6th Jan 2025

AWANI Tonight: 6th Jan 2025

#AWANITonight with Cynthia Ng

- Najib wins appeal to have house arrest bid heard
- Umno pleads to King to grant Najib full pardon

#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jan 06 2025
Britain faces snow and flooding as travel disrupted

Britain faces snow and flooding as travel disrupted

Severe weather disrupts road and rail travel, forces airports in northern England to temporarily close runways, delaying dozens of flights.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Consider This: Drug Policy Reform — How the War on Drugs Fuels Organised Crime

Consider This: Drug Policy Reform — How the War on Drugs Fuels Organised Crime

Neil Woods is a former undercover police officer who spent 14 years infiltrating some of the UK’s most dangerous criminal networks. His frontline experience with law enforcement showed him the unintended consequences of drug prohibition—consequences that not only shaped his perspective but have also made him a leading voice for global drug policy reform. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris explores how the war on drugs and prohibition policies have created lucrative black markets, which are often controlled by organised crime groups. Neil Woods is a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) which is a group made up entirely of serving and former police and other law enforcement, advocating for evidence-based drug policy and criminal justice reforms.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Shogun win big

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Shogun win big

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards highlighted a remarkable year in film and television, emphasising global representation and diverse cultural narratives.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Najib wins appeal to have house arrest bid heard

Najib wins appeal to have house arrest bid heard

Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted leave to appeal regarding a royal addendum for house arrest and to present new evidence in his case, following a split 2-1 decision by the appellate court.
Mon Jan 06 2025
PM Anwar Launched Visit Malaysia 2026 Logo: Malaysia Hopes To Be #1 Dream Destination

PM Anwar Launched Visit Malaysia 2026 Logo: Malaysia Hopes To Be #1 Dream Destination

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially launched the Visit Malaysia 2026 logo today at the Hangar 6, MAB Engineering, Sepang, marking a bold step in Malaysia's effort to attract tourists.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Cabinet to discuss commotion involving Palestinians at WTKL this Wednesday - Fahmi

Cabinet to discuss commotion involving Palestinians at WTKL this Wednesday - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet is also expected to be briefed by Defence Minister on the latest updates of the incident.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Malaysia aims to be a premium travel destination, says PM

Malaysia aims to be a premium travel destination, says PM

During the unveiling of the Visit Malaysia 2026 logo, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim focused on four main themes
Mon Jan 06 2025
Behind Visit Malaysia 2026 theme song - 'Malaysia Yang Unik'

Behind Visit Malaysia 2026 theme song - 'Malaysia Yang Unik'

A Malay wedding folk song has been picked as the Visit Malaysia 2026 theme song. How does choosing Kenek-Kenek Udang bring inclusivity to the theme?
Mon Jan 06 2025
Two ex-1MDB board members to remain as third parties in 1MDB lawsuit - Federal Court

Two ex-1MDB board members to remain as third parties in 1MDB lawsuit - Federal Court

Two ex-1MDB board members stay as third parties in the lawsuit against ex-chairman Mohd Irwan and ex-CEO Arul Kanda.
Mon Jan 06 2025