Ras Adiba

Prominent media figure and award-winning journalist Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai replaces Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi whose service ended on Jan 23.

Ras Adiba Radzi has called on the Ministry of Health (KKM) to establish a Rare Disease Policy to safeguard the welfare of those suffering from rare illnesses.

Ras Adiba has called on all parties to work together and strengthen efforts to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the country.

The cooperation between KPWKM and OKU Sentral will allow the ministry to better understand situations and the needs of PwDs in a more detailed manner.

Ras Adiba said the talented stage performers from Malaysia's community of PwD might pave the way for national road tours next year.

PBTs are advised to emulate the MBPJ in organising more tournaments involving PwDs to encourage them to represent the country.

The young generation needs to be provided with a deeper understanding of the importance of public relations to ensure they are aware of ethical issues when interacting with society.

Jeanne said the Degree is a mark of appreciation to Ras Adiba for her outstanding contribution to the persons with disabilities community.

Ras Adiba said developing a broader education system and with educators who have specialised training is an urgent requirement.

The EC should look at the availability of facilities and services for the disabled during the GE15 to ensure a disabled-friendly voting session.

The government's move to fuel the development of the halal industry by introducing the Wakaf Halal PKS OKU is long-awaited.

Malaysia is expected to be an ageing nation in just eight years but facilities for senior citizens are still lacking and leave much to be desired.

As COVID-19 continues to have wide-reaching impacts, it is imperative for the global community to include PwDs as part of the crisis response plan.

Senator Datuk Ras Adiba welcomed the refurbished biotechnology policy as it gives new hope for PWDs and the rare disease community.

Ras Adiba has called for regulations to be introduced for a more inclusive financial system to facilitate PwDs perform banking transactions.

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".

Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.

The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.