Consider This: Medical Inflation — The Anatomy of Healthcare Costs
In 2023, Malaysia recorded medical cost inflation of 12.6%. What's fueling this surge, and who bears the brunt of this burden? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Datuk Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid Syed Junid, Professor of Health Economics, Policy and Management at the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at IMU University. He is also the President of the Malaysian Health Economic Association.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Health literacy and preventative care: Reducing the burden on healthcare systems [COLUMNIST] Health literacy and preventative care: Reducing the burden on healthcare systems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81604131128_KesihatanBUDGET.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Health literacy and preventative care: Reducing the burden on healthcare systems
Improving health literacy is essential to reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718256733_diesel.jpg)
BUDI MADANI proves govt not washing its hands of people's lives
The govt introduced the BUDI MADANI initiative to ensure subsidy allocations target eligible groups and reduce the burden on those in need.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![No reason for logistics business to raise prices - Amir Hamzah No reason for logistics business to raise prices - Amir Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718188753_AmirHamzahAzizan.jpg)
No reason for logistics business to raise prices - Amir Hamzah
There is no reason for the logistics sector to raise prices that will burden the people following the implementation of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0, said Finance Minister II Datuk
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700525942_ShifaHospital.jpg)
Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries
Most of the world's live births will be occurring in poorer countries, according to a study.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705650326_TBinsulinjpg.jpg)
Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment
Since the discovery of insulin, diabetes treatment has made huge advances, but the condition has grown into a global killer.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![Strok: Ambil tindakan, bertindak pantas Strok: Ambil tindakan, bertindak pantas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682677926_HeatStroke.jpg)
Strok: Ambil tindakan, bertindak pantas
Seorang daripada empat rakyat Malaysia akan mengalami strok menjelang 2040 jika tiada langkah pencegahan diambil.
Tue Oct 31 2023
![Gardenia KL asked to justify increase in price of bread product - KPDN Gardenia KL asked to justify increase in price of bread product - KPDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661688874_RotiGardeniaStese.jpg)
Gardenia KL asked to justify increase in price of bread product - KPDN
Fuziah Salleh said the notice was issued and the company needed to respond, as an unreasonable price increase could burden consumers.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![PM to present details on implementing targeted subsidies in Budget 2024 PM to present details on implementing targeted subsidies in Budget 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695117648_anwaribrahim.jpg)
PM to present details on implementing targeted subsidies in Budget 2024
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim assured that any subsidy rationalisation would not burden the middle and lower-income groups.
Tue Sep 19 2023
![Malaysia's tax policies are to only tax when necessary and not burden taxpayers - PM Malaysia's tax policies are to only tax when necessary and not burden taxpayers - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41690862804_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia's tax policies are to only tax when necessary and not burden taxpayers - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government should also make sure that taxes collected are spent wisely without leakages.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![Salahuddin was consistent in championing people's well-being - PM Salahuddin was consistent in championing people's well-being - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41690175830_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Salahuddin was consistent in championing people's well-being - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the late Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub was determined to ease the people's burden through the Rahmah concept.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![Gerakan apologises over Penang spokesman Mok's remarks on civil servants being a burden Gerakan apologises over Penang spokesman Mok's remarks on civil servants being a burden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687427213_MokKokOn.jpg)
Gerakan apologises over Penang spokesman Mok's remarks on civil servants being a burden
Gerakan secretary-general Mak Kah Keong said the party had referred the case to its disciplinary committee for further action.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![MOF is not proposing to grant income tax relief for B40, M40 OKU for vehicle purchase MOF is not proposing to grant income tax relief for B40, M40 OKU for vehicle purchase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686636829_TBStevenSimChee.jpg)
MOF is not proposing to grant income tax relief for B40, M40 OKU for vehicle purchase
Steven Sim Chee Keong said the existing tax relief is seen as sufficient to ease the burden of the disabled for the B40 and M40 categories.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![Family planning in India: A woman's burden Family planning in India: A woman's burden](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682069531_TBWomen.jpg)
Family planning in India: A woman's burden
The focus has shifted to women in India, with tubal ligation the preferred method of birth control.
Fri Apr 21 2023
![NUTP urges MOE to ensure digital applications ease teachers' burden, not add pressure NUTP urges MOE to ensure digital applications ease teachers' burden, not add pressure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/61514629661_NUTPLogo.jpg)
NUTP urges MOE to ensure digital applications ease teachers' burden, not add pressure
NUTP has urged MoE to ensure that the digital infrastructure under the ministry helps to ease the teachers' tasks instead of putting more pressure on them.
Sun Feb 19 2023