Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Managing healthcare shortages and costs
The Ministry of Health (MOH) received RM41.22 billion under Budget 2024, up from RM36.3 billion the previous year. Personal healthcare expenditures in Malaysia are projected to double to RM13.2 billion by 2028.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Local white rice supply shortage issue easing - Mohamad Local white rice supply shortage issue easing - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695268579_stokberas.jpg)
Local white rice supply shortage issue easing - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu also said the local rice supply in the country has not yet been fully stabilised, as consumer demand remained high.
Mon Dec 18 2023
![Finance Bill 2023 read for second time in Dewan Negara Finance Bill 2023 read for second time in Dewan Negara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702446638_LimHuiYing.jpg)
Finance Bill 2023 read for second time in Dewan Negara
The Finance Bill (No. 2) 2023 is aimed at enforcing the proposed tax measures announced in Budget 2024.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![12 bills passed at third meeting of second term of 15th parliament 12 bills passed at third meeting of second term of 15th parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700711253_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
12 bills passed at third meeting of second term of 15th parliament
The sitting also made history when it passed the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![PEDi managers, assistant managers to get extra RM500 in allowance beginning next year PEDi managers, assistant managers to get extra RM500 in allowance beginning next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701256333_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PEDi managers, assistant managers to get extra RM500 in allowance beginning next year
Budget 2024 has allocated RM25 million for empowering the role of PEDi to help build local communities.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Applications for electric motorcycle scheme to begin in December - PM Applications for electric motorcycle scheme to begin in December - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701244809_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Applications for electric motorcycle scheme to begin in December - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the scheme is open to people with an annual income of RM120,000 and below with a rebate of up to RM2,400.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680505615_StevenSim.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill
Steven Sim said the bill aims to improve direct income tax and indirect tax that needs the amendment to related acts.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![No plan to implement GST, govt focusing on targeted subsidies - Ahmad Maslan No plan to implement GST, govt focusing on targeted subsidies - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81701146755_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
No plan to implement GST, govt focusing on targeted subsidies - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the government will implement the taxes as mentioned in Budget 2024 next year.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Parliament to discuss govt’s move to collect taxes from shadow economy today Parliament to discuss govt’s move to collect taxes from shadow economy today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697418378_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Parliament to discuss govt’s move to collect taxes from shadow economy today
The Dewan Rakyat will also continue the debate on Supply Bill 2024 (Budget 2024) at the committee level for the relevant ministries.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - new financing models [COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - new financing models](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - new financing models
Fiscal consolidation and sustainability necessitates indirect/secondary fiscal injection not only via PPP but also fiscal decentralisation.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024 [COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691828873_money.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024
The Ringgit's depreciation can be attributed to numerous factors, but it's impossible to overlook the developments in Malaysia recently.
Wed Nov 01 2023
It's About YOUth: Budget 2024: Bridging the gap with gender responsive budgeting
Was Budget 2024 gender-responsive? Beatrice Leong and Zati Hanani from the Gender Budget Group evaluate both the strengths and areas where opportunities may have been missed in incorporating gender considerations in the budget.
Fri Oct 27 2023
![No plans for end-of-life vehicle policy to remove old vehicles No plans for end-of-life vehicle policy to remove old vehicles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698133731_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
No plans for end-of-life vehicle policy to remove old vehicles
Malaysia does not implement an end-of-life vehicle policy for old vehicles given its impracticality, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Guidelines on peaceful assembly speeches, C&I strategies in public service delivery to be discussed in parliament today Guidelines on peaceful assembly speeches, C&I strategies in public service delivery to be discussed in parliament today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697789223_TBDEWANRAKYAT.jpg)
Guidelines on peaceful assembly speeches, C&I strategies in public service delivery to be discussed in parliament today
Today's session will also continue the debate on the Budget 2024 after it was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 13.
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Govt finalising EPF Flexible Account details - Ahmad Maslan Govt finalising EPF Flexible Account details - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692073617_KWSPLogo.jpg)
Govt finalising EPF Flexible Account details - Ahmad Maslan
Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan says the Flexible Account's aim is to assist EPF members for withdrawals during emergencies.
Mon Oct 23 2023