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
![Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly used incendiary language to accuse immigrants in the US illegally of fueling violent crime.
Fri May 24 2024
![EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710712635_DonaldTrump.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows
Donald Trump is highlighting crimes committed by migrants in the US illegally as part of his campaign to win back the White House.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Dynamic investment landscape, fueling Malaysia's startup scene
RHL has strategically invested in companies like Growthwell Foods, a leading plant-based nutrition company, that not only contribute to food security but also create job opportunities and boost the local economy. Raja Hamzah offers insights into upcoming financial trends, particularly in 2023-2024, tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Thu Aug 24 2023
![Will robots replace humans at Amazon? Will robots replace humans at Amazon?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668496338_Amazon.jpg)
Will robots replace humans at Amazon?
The development of Amazon's robotics are fueling fears that it's warehouses will one day be run by machines, leading to huge layoffs.
Tue Nov 15 2022
![Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663119816_COLOMBIA.jpg)
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege
Biden administration cracks down on groups fueling a record number of border crossings.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![ANALYSIS - Food export bans, from India to Argentina, risk fueling inflation ANALYSIS - Food export bans, from India to Argentina, risk fueling inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656295418_ARGENTINA.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Food export bans, from India to Argentina, risk fueling inflation
Governments imposed restrictions, when the economic damage had already driven hunger across unprecedented levels.
Mon Jun 27 2022
![Barr urges probes of vote irregularities as Trump mounts legal assault Barr urges probes of vote irregularities as Trump mounts legal assault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61604982365_WASHINGTON.jpg)
Barr urges probes of vote irregularities as Trump mounts legal assault
Biden's campaign said Barr was fueling Trump's far-fetched allegations of fraud.
Tue Nov 10 2020
![Helicopters rescue over 200 trapped in California wildfire Helicopters rescue over 200 trapped in California wildfire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599442701_CALIFORNIA.jpg)
Helicopters rescue over 200 trapped in California wildfire
The evacuees climbed aboard military helicopters after the blaze, in bone-dry conditions, cut off ground escape routes.
Mon Sep 07 2020
![Western shoppers are fueling a revival for made-in-Asia goods Western shoppers are fueling a revival for made-in-Asia goods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465919535_chinababy.jpg)
Western shoppers are fueling a revival for made-in-Asia goods
Buoyed by U.S. and European demand, shipments of everything from South Korean cars to Indian t-shirts have pushed exports from Asia to their highest levels to multi-year highs.
Tue May 09 2017
![Mohamad Norza the new BAM president? Mohamad Norza the new BAM president?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61472468129_DSMohamadNorza.jpg)
Mohamad Norza the new BAM president?
A 'Gentlemen's Agreement' has become a bone of contention in the Badminton of Malaysia (BAM), fueling speculation that a storm is brewing in the association's leadership.
Thu Feb 16 2017
![MAHB reports full resumption of hydrant fuelling at klia2 MAHB reports full resumption of hydrant fuelling at klia2](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81451903498_kliadua.jpg)
MAHB reports full resumption of hydrant fuelling at klia2
The stages entailed prerequisite, rectification, testing and commissioning of the rectification plan.
Tue Nov 22 2016
![Trump to make 'closing arguments' of campaign Trump to make 'closing arguments' of campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/61476591276_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump to make 'closing arguments' of campaign
The election cycle pitting the Republican nominee against former secretary of state Hillary Clinton has turned increasingly toxic, with Trump fueling wild conspiracy theories about vote "rigging."
Sat Oct 22 2016
![Beyonce unveils 'Lemonade' amid album speculation Beyonce unveils 'Lemonade' amid album speculation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/61460879564_BeyonceKnowles.jpg)
Beyonce unveils 'Lemonade' amid album speculation
Pop superstar Beyonce on Saturday announced a televised project entitled "Lemonade" for next week, fueling speculation that she will release a "film-album."
Sun Apr 17 2016
![Apple set to lead surging smartwatch market: survey Apple set to lead surging smartwatch market: survey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/51431142352_295x200.jpg)
Apple set to lead surging smartwatch market: survey
The Apple Watch is fueling the emerging smartwatch market and is expected to be the top seller in the segment for next few years.
Sat May 09 2015