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
![A day after landslide likely trapped more than 100, Indian rescuers look for survivors A day after landslide likely trapped more than 100, Indian rescuers look for survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689925368_landslide.jpg)
A day after landslide likely trapped more than 100, Indian rescuers look for survivors
Thick fog and heavy rain hampered already difficult rescue efforts even further today.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676270123_SYRIA.jpg)
EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief
Relief efforts have been hampered by a civil war that has splintered the country and divided regional and global powers.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![Batang Kali landslide: Thick, muddy soils complicate SAR operation - JBPM Batang Kali landslide: Thick, muddy soils complicate SAR operation - JBPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671265236_BatangKali.jpg)
Batang Kali landslide: Thick, muddy soils complicate SAR operation - JBPM
Norazam Khamis said the search and rescue operation was also hampered by continued water flow at the location.
Sat Dec 17 2022
![Indonesia struggles to get aid to quake survivors, rescue continues Indonesia struggles to get aid to quake survivors, rescue continues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669339275_INDONESIA.jpg)
Indonesia struggles to get aid to quake survivors, rescue continues
Rain-triggered landslides and difficult mountainous terrain hampered the efforts of rescue teams.
Fri Nov 25 2022
![Japan's low-cost soul food noodles may become casualty of Ukraine war Japan's low-cost soul food noodles may become casualty of Ukraine war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651458695_japan.jpg)
Japan's low-cost soul food noodles may become casualty of Ukraine war
Russian buckwheat can still be imported, but instability and shipping disruptions have hampered and delayed procurement.
Mon May 02 2022
![Tennis: Hampered Raducanu suffers defeat by Kovinic Tennis: Hampered Raducanu suffers defeat by Kovinic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642727907_MELBOURNE.jpg)
Tennis: Hampered Raducanu suffers defeat by Kovinic
A combination of a blistered racket hand and an inspired Danka Kovinic derailed Raducanu's Australian Open plans in the second round.
Fri Jan 21 2022
![Improving cross-border e-commerce logistics urgently required Improving cross-border e-commerce logistics urgently required](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610298384_WestportsPortKlang.jpg)
Improving cross-border e-commerce logistics urgently required
Msia's overall cross-border e-commerce has been hampered due to weaknesses in the current logistics infrastructure and technical operations.
Tue Dec 28 2021
![Asia Pacific food running out, Philippine typhoon survivors warn Asia Pacific food running out, Philippine typhoon survivors warn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640144647_typhoonrai.jpg)
Asia Pacific food running out, Philippine typhoon survivors warn
Damaged roads, flooding, and severed power and communication lines hampered relief efforts.
Wed Dec 22 2021
![Boat tragedy: SAR mission facing difficulties due to bad weather Boat tragedy: SAR mission facing difficulties due to bad weather](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639894539_TBSAR.jpg)
Boat tragedy: SAR mission facing difficulties due to bad weather
The search and rescue (SAR) mission for the remaining victims of a boat that capsized in the waters off Tanjung Balau, which entered its fifth day today, is facing difficulties due to the bad weather.
Sun Dec 19 2021
![S'wak Polls: Unfavourable weather no hindrance to voting process S'wak Polls: Unfavourable weather no hindrance to voting process](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639818464_WongSoonKon.jpg)
S'wak Polls: Unfavourable weather no hindrance to voting process
Overcast skies and heavy rain have not hampered the voting process of the 12th Sarawak state election so far after 1,866 polling centres were opened since 7.30 am.
Sat Dec 18 2021
![COVID creates shortages of an array of US medical supplies COVID creates shortages of an array of US medical supplies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632188633_NEWYORK.jpg)
COVID creates shortages of an array of US medical supplies
Shortages of raw materials, including plastics, metals, glass, and electronics, have hampered production.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Tokyo Paralympics: Suresh's medal dream dashed, shown exit Tokyo Paralympics: Suresh's medal dream dashed, shown exit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630636518_Sureshkandaspusi.jpg)
Tokyo Paralympics: Suresh's medal dream dashed, shown exit
National archery champion S. Suresh's medal dream was dashed as heavy rain in Yumenoshima Park Archery Field hampered his efforts to advance to the second round at the Paralympic Games today.
Fri Sep 03 2021
![Campsites evacuated as France battles wildfire near Saint-Tropez Campsites evacuated as France battles wildfire near Saint-Tropez](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629282053_FRANCE.jpg)
Campsites evacuated as France battles wildfire near Saint-Tropez
French firefighters hampered by strong winds were battling to contain a wildfire as campsites packed with holidaymakers were evacuated.
Wed Aug 18 2021
![China should provide raw data on pandemic's origins - WHO's Tedros China should provide raw data on pandemic's origins - WHO's Tedros](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626427820_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
China should provide raw data on pandemic's origins - WHO's Tedros
Investigations into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic in China were being hampered by the lack of raw data.
Fri Jul 16 2021