Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare
While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Govt to establish high-level facilitation platform to oversee potential, approved strategic investments - MOF Govt to establish high-level facilitation platform to oversee potential, approved strategic investments - MOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708571027_AmirHamzahAzizan.jpg)
Govt to establish high-level facilitation platform to oversee potential, approved strategic investments - MOF
MOF said govt is serious about making investments a national agenda via the establishment of high-level investment facilitation platform.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Malaysia expresses deep concern over the failure of the United Nations security council to admit Palestine as a full member of the UN
Malaysia remains committed to the Palestinian cause and will continue efforts towards establishment of an independent and sovereign State.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Investments worth RM329.5 bln in 2023 the highest since establishment of MIDA - Arham Investments worth RM329.5 bln in 2023 the highest since establishment of MIDA - Arham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713342082_ArhamAbdulRahman.jpg)
Investments worth RM329.5 bln in 2023 the highest since establishment of MIDA - Arham
Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman said it is a remarkable success for the country in attracting foreign and domestic investments.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![PM to officiate UTM AI faculty on May 3 PM to officiate UTM AI faculty on May 3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712123924_TsMustaphaSakmudj.jpg)
PM to officiate UTM AI faculty on May 3
Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said govt allocated RM20 mln for the establishment of the faculty in line with development of technology including AI.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707453685_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools
Mappim and Gapena lost a final bid to seek a declaration that the existence and establishment of vernacular schools are unconstitutional.
Tue Feb 20 2024
![ISWAMI Indonesia ready to collaborate towards establishment of Malaysian Media Council ISWAMI Indonesia ready to collaborate towards establishment of Malaysian Media Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707801319_TBAsroKamalRokan.jpg)
ISWAMI Indonesia ready to collaborate towards establishment of Malaysian Media Council
Asro Kamal Rokan said the formation of the council is crucial to ensure welfare of journalists and quality of produced news is at its best.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Batu Puteh RCI will uncover the truth, says Azalina Batu Puteh RCI will uncover the truth, says Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696485210_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Batu Puteh RCI will uncover the truth, says Azalina
The establishment of the RCI will also assist the government in processes and procedures related to national sovereignty.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![Malaysia continues to adhere to ‘One China Policy’ - Wisma Putra Malaysia continues to adhere to ‘One China Policy’ - Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703472832_MalaysiaChina.jpg)
Malaysia continues to adhere to ‘One China Policy’ - Wisma Putra
M'sia reaffirms its support for the 'One China Policy' as it marks the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations with China.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Athletes' Council to spur Para Athletes to greater heights Athletes' Council to spur Para Athletes to greater heights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703217599_AdamAdli.jpg)
Athletes' Council to spur Para Athletes to greater heights
The establishment of the Athletes' Council by the Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) has the potential to propel the development of the country's para athletes in the future.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![EU leaders to call for 'humanitarian corridors and pauses' to get aid into Gaza EU leaders to call for 'humanitarian corridors and pauses' to get aid into Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698307320_PerangGaza.jpg)
EU leaders to call for 'humanitarian corridors and pauses' to get aid into Gaza
European Union leaders will call for the establishment of "humanitarian corridors and pauses" to get urgently needed aid into Gaza.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![Anwar strongly supports establishment of humanitarian corridor in Rafah Anwar strongly supports establishment of humanitarian corridor in Rafah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697511081_tbAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Anwar strongly supports establishment of humanitarian corridor in Rafah
Malaysia is committed to delivering humanitarian aid, particularly food and medicine to alleviate the suffering of those in need.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![NGDC: Govt to suffer RM17 billion loss if mitigation measures not taken NGDC: Govt to suffer RM17 billion loss if mitigation measures not taken](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697080200_TBNikNazmi.jpg)
NGDC: Govt to suffer RM17 billion loss if mitigation measures not taken
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the establishment of National Geological Disaster Centre will enable efficient and effective disaster management.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![No discussions on reshuffle, post at today's cabinet meeting - Mohamed Khaled No discussions on reshuffle, post at today's cabinet meeting - Mohamed Khaled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696420268_KhaledNordin.jpg)
No discussions on reshuffle, post at today's cabinet meeting - Mohamed Khaled
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the Cabinet meeting discussed the proposed establishment of a Tun Dr Ismail Chair at UKM.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Bill on establishment of Children's Commission to be tabled in Parliament in October - Azalina Bill on establishment of Children's Commission to be tabled in Parliament in October - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690795869_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Bill on establishment of Children's Commission to be tabled in Parliament in October - Azalina
The draft is currently being formulated by the Legal Affairs Division of the PM's Department together with Suhakam and the AG's chamber.
Mon Jul 31 2023