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
MOSTI hopes for more allocation to commercialise R&D, drive technology startups
MOSTI hopes to get a higher allocation from Budget 2023 so that it can commercialise research and development (R&D) activities. Dr Adham, who is also a member of parliament for Teng
Sun Sep 18 2022
Malaysia to conduct clinical trials on cholera vaccine by year end - Dr Adham
Malaysia is expected to carry out clinical trial phases for the cholera vaccine by the end of this year under the National Vaccine Development Roadmap.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Biden order bans investment in dozens of Chinese defence, tech firms
The order also prevents US investment from supporting the Chinese military, intelligence, and security research and development programs.
Fri Jun 04 2021
MARDI sets up centre of excellence for green agriculture
The centre was set up to strengthen research and development in green technology, upland crops and technology transfer.
Thu Apr 29 2021
MOSTI launches Malaysia grand challenge, supported by 5 funds
The five research and development funding schemes amount to RM220 million under the Pemacu Strategic Technology Fund (PEMACU).
Fri Jan 08 2021
Killing of ex-MARDI researcher: Main suspect among three nabbed - Bukit Aman
A main suspect was among three detained over alleged involvement in the robbery and killing of a former researcher of the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI).
Tue Dec 01 2020
ASEAN-US need to enhance cooperation in vaccine R&D - Hishammuddin
ASEAN and the US need to enhance cooperation in the field of research and development of vaccines and anti-viral medications as the call for vaccines and treatments is now louder than ever.
Sat Nov 14 2020
Malaysia ready to receive successfully developed COVID-19 vaccines - PM Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said Malaysia believes that the vaccine research and development is still Malaysia's top priority.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Govt to give income tax exemption for commercialisation of RD findings
The government has proposed to give income tax exemption of 100 per cent of statutory income for 10 years to investor company that commercialises the research and development (RD) findings.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Government to review Lynas proposal to continue condisoil RD - Khairy
The government will review the proposal for Lynas to continue research and development of water-leached purification (WLP) residue as condisoil for agricultural use.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Khairy discusses COVID-19 vaccine-related matters with Chinese counterpart
The focus of the video conference was to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in areas relating to vaccine research and development.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Fruits from Kuala Kangsar Duriotourism to be sold online
The Malaysian Agriculture Research And Development Institute (MARDI), Perak will sell fruit packages online from its Duriotourism farm here, starting from Monday.
Thu Jun 18 2020
[OPINION] Equitable shared prosperity from bottom up
Malaysia needs to put more spending on research and development (R&D) with the focus to create equity shares economy (ESP).
Fri Dec 28 2018
North Korea seen moving missiles from development centre - South Korean broadcaster
South Korean and U.S. intelligence officials detected missiles being transported away from North Korea's Missile Research and Development Facility at Sanum-dong in the northern part of Pyongyang.
Sat Sep 30 2017
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024