How blended finance initiatives can align capital behind climate action
Blended finance faces challenges due to intricate negotiations, high transaction costs, and diverse reporting requirements.
Fri Jul 05 2024
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
[COLUMNIST] Subsidy rationalisation, rents and inflation
Constrained business rents are vital to control the cost of doing business and the cost of living.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Cheddar heist costs German police officer his badge
The German police officer was fired for stealing cheddar cheese from an overturned truck while attending a traffic accident.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that the indicators or the index were calculated based on the various household expenses.
Tue Jul 02 2024
EURO 2024: Martinez tabik Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Costa pacu Portugal
Martinez beri penghormatan kepada Cristiano Ronaldo dan Diogo Costa, selepas Portugal berjaya mara ke suku akhir EURO 2024.
Tue Jul 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: Work on amicable solutions, avoid profiteering of diesel subsidy
IDEAS Malaysia's Doris Liew discusses how the diesel subsidy rationalisation affects industries across various sectors, following claims of increased cost of doing business.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 2) — Navigating Cost, Access, and Hesitancy
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, specialist in Health Economy & Public Health at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Tue Jun 18 2024
London jumps into top 10 in global ‘most expensive cities’ list
Here are the 2024 cost-of-living city rankings from Mercer.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation
The spread of false information is jeopardising global health and security, prompting the need to find quick, cost-effective interventions.
Sun Jun 16 2024
KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying the basis of applications and appeals from various parties regarding improvements to the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).
Wed Jun 12 2024
Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
Built using 3D printers and components sourced online, these "smart balloons" can cost up to $1,000 each.
Wed Jun 12 2024
The case for coding automated vehicles with human values
As with other forms of AI, humans must weigh the costs and benefits of incorporating this new technology into their lives.
Sat Jun 08 2024
In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy
The two leaders battled over how to tackle cost-of-living crisis, growing waiting lists in public health service and reducing immigration.
Wed Jun 05 2024