AWANI Tonight: Malaysia faces rising HIV infectiosn among youth
A total of 244 youths aged 18 to 25 were diagnosed with HIV in 2023, marking a 31% rise from 2021. Infectious diseases expert Dr Khairil Erwan Khalid explores the factors driving this trend.
Mon Jul 15 2024
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
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
Some 755,000 people in Sudan face the most severe level of extreme hunger.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Explainer - Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis
Thailand faces a pivotal week of court cases that could determine the fate of both the prime minister and the main opposition.
Mon Jun 17 2024
WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply
It will likely have to ask for funding again to cover salaries up to June, the document, released ahead of the WHOs annual meeting said.
Thu May 30 2024
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 2024
South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change.
Fri May 24 2024
Gaza truce or Rafah assault? Netanyahu faces political dilemma
Mediators are stepping up efforts toward a ceasefire deal ahead of a threatened Israeli storming of Rafah.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters
Palestine Legal urged to probe the school's actions, which it alleges were discriminatory against those who are pro-Palestinian.
Fri Apr 26 2024
UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza
A senior UN aid official said aid deliveries within Gaza were facing significant checkpoint delays.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Jury selection under way in historic Trump criminal trial
Lawyers from both sides will seek to impanel 12 jurors and six alternates to hear what could be the only criminal case Donald Trump faces.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Israeli man pleads not guilty to charges of firearms trading, ammunition possesion
Avitan Shalom faces two charges of illegally trafficking six guns and unauthorised possession of 158 bullets.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation
The lack of a clear way out of the conflict, is leaving Israel increasingly isolated.
Sat Apr 06 2024
Trump faces gag order in New York hush money criminal case
The gag order blocks Donald Trump from speaking about witnesses and court staff ahead of his April 15 criminal trial.
Wed Mar 27 2024