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[COLUMNIST] The WBB system: A symptom of deeper failures in public healthcare policymaking

[COLUMNIST] The WBB system: A symptom of deeper failures in public healthcare policymaking

Healthcare workers in govt services are still awaiting credible solutions to their plights, but it seems their wait may be far from over.
Sat Jan 25 2025
[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
Consider This: Budget 2025 (Part 2) — The Right Dose for Healthcare?

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?

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
Health Minister, MOH express gratitude to Dr Noor Hisham

Health Minister, MOH express gratitude to Dr Noor Hisham

Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has called it a day after serving Malaysia for 35 years in the public healthcare sector.
Wed Apr 19 2023
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Khairy urges public healthcare funds to be increased, Aussie PM accuses Scott Morrison of running 'shadow govt'

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Khairy urges public healthcare funds to be increased, Aussie PM accuses Scott Morrison of running 'shadow govt'

Catch up on the top stories of the day, in just 3-minutes!
Mon Aug 15 2022
Budget 2022: RM32.4 billion allocation for MOH

Budget 2022: RM32.4 billion allocation for MOH

In prioritising public healthcare to build national resilience, the government has allocated RM32.4 billion to the Health Ministry (MoH) for operating and development expenditure.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Budget 2022: Call for four per cent of GDP to be allocated to public healthcare system

Budget 2022: Call for four per cent of GDP to be allocated to public healthcare system

Dr Koh noted that since 2006, the country's healthcare budget has been below four per cent of the GDP.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Transform brain drain into wisdom gain

Transform brain drain into wisdom gain

Mapping the relationships between variables explaining "brain drain" help evaluate the situation's gravity and envision ways to address it.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Budget 2022 considerations for public healthcare

Budget 2022 considerations for public healthcare

Healthcare has been underfunded compared to global standards.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Singapore allows hijab for Muslim nurses in public healthcare

Singapore allows hijab for Muslim nurses in public healthcare

Hsien Loong today announced that starting in November, Muslim nurses in the public healthcare sector in the republic will be allowed to wear a 'tudung' (hijab) with their uniforms.
Sun Aug 29 2021
MAF to build six more field hospitals - Ismail Sabri

MAF to build six more field hospitals - Ismail Sabri

The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will build six more field hospitals to strengthen the national healthcare system as the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Jun 03 2021
RM1 bln to strengthen public healthcare under PEMERKASA Plus - PM

RM1 bln to strengthen public healthcare under PEMERKASA Plus - PM

A sum of RM1 billion has been allocated to increase capacity and strengthen public healthcare under PEMERKASA Plus unveiled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddn Yassin tonight.
Mon May 31 2021
'Gross misrepresentation' to claim Malaysia lacks public healthcare - Dr Noor Hisham

'Gross misrepresentation' to claim Malaysia lacks public healthcare - Dr Noor Hisham

According to Dr Noor Hisham, Malaysia achieved effective universal health coverage (UHC) in the 1990's through tax-funded public provision of health care services.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Public healthcare in Sabah functioning as usual despite COVID-19 constraints - Dr Noor Hisham

Public healthcare in Sabah functioning as usual despite COVID-19 constraints - Dr Noor Hisham

The public healthcare system in Sabah is still functioning as usual despite constraints faced due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
Sun Oct 11 2020
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza

FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza

Here are some remarks that US President Donald Trump made and questions that he answered during a press conference.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations

Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations

Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership

Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership

Malaysia and Uzbekistan noted active cooperation on key issues within international bodies, especially the UN and OIC.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable

Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable

I think peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, I think it's going to happen, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back

Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back

US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025
Police use latest tech to assist in renewed investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's case

Police use latest tech to assist in renewed investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's case

Police says the technology could produce a clearer picture of the location where Teoh Beng Hock was found dead 15 years ago digitally.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules

Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules

The flight was shot down over DPR-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine by a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FLOODCOM: M'sia's first floating flood disaster command centre using nuclear technology

FLOODCOM: M'sia's first floating flood disaster command centre using nuclear technology

The floating flood disaster command centre incorporates nuclear technology to accelerate emergency response and coordination during floods.
Wed Feb 05 2025