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Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah

Govt studies impact of new pollutants on water quality - DPM Fadillah

One of the new pollutants gaining international attention is microplastic pollution in Malaysia's water sources, says Fadillah Yusof.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Bujang Valley (Part 2) — The Bukit Choras Discovery

Consider This: Bujang Valley (Part 2) — The Bukit Choras Discovery

A remarkable discovery in Malaysia’s Bujang Valley has uncovered a 1,200-year-old Buddha statue and stupa, thought to date back to the 8th or 9th century. This find at the Bukit Choras archaeological heritage site in Yan, Kedah, may even predate the renowned Angkor Wat and Borobudur. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, leader of the Bukit Choras archaeological project and senior at USM’s Centre for Global Archaeology Research.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Consider This: Bujang Valley (Part 1) — The Bukit Choras Discovery

Consider This: Bujang Valley (Part 1) — The Bukit Choras Discovery

A remarkable discovery in Malaysia’s Bujang Valley has uncovered a 1,200-year-old Buddha statue and stupa, thought to date back to the 8th or 9th century. This find at the Bukit Choras archaeological heritage site in Yan, Kedah, may even predate the renowned Angkor Wat and Borobudur. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, leader of the Bukit Choras archaeological project and senior at USM’s Centre for Global Archaeology Research.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Managing healthcare shortages and costs

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.
Fri Jul 05 2024
GIP willing to relinquish stake in Malaysia airports within a short period - Amir Hamzah

GIP willing to relinquish stake in Malaysia airports within a short period - Amir Hamzah

Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said GIP was chosen from hundreds of companies based on stringent criteria.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Don't go overboard in debating BlackRock issue, think of country's interests - PM

Don't go overboard in debating BlackRock issue, think of country's interests - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said BlackRock's presence in Malaysia has not hindered Malaysia's stance against Israel's atrocities in Gaza.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications

Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said BlackRock holds equity investments in 100 public-listed companies in Malaysia as of May this year.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

Lim Guan Eng seeks details on BlackRock's investments in Malaysia and the potential economic impact if these investments are withdrawn.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Blackrock: No compromise with evil

Blackrock: No compromise with evil

JUST empathizes with the concerns expressed by several NGOs and public figures in Malaysia over the involvement of the fund manager, BlackRock, in Malaysia's infrastructure development.
Mon Jun 24 2024
AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future

AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future

Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
It's About YOUth: World Refugee Day: Empowering communities, combatting hate

It's About YOUth: World Refugee Day: Empowering communities, combatting hate

To mark World Refugee Day, Prince from United World Academy and Mustafe Abdikader from Youth Empowerment Support share how the refugee communities navigate their lives in Malaysia and what work is being done to empower the group from within.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Consider This: Refugee Stereotypes — Origins of a Narrative

Consider This: Refugee Stereotypes — Origins of a Narrative

Where do our perceptions of refugees come from, and are they based in truth? How do these stereotypes influence refugee-related policies in Malaysia, and what steps can be taken to address negative stereotypes both in public discourse and at the policy level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Melati Nungsari, Associate Professor of Economics at the Asia School of Business and Faculty Director at the ASEAN Research Center, and Rachel Decruz Senior Research Associate at the ASEAN Research Center, about their research on understanding refugee stereotypes. #WorldRefugeeDay
Fri Jun 21 2024
Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile

Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile

The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Government-backed loans provide lifeline for Malaysian businesses

Government-backed loans provide lifeline for Malaysian businesses

Securing financing is essential for business growth and Term Loans under the Madani programme are a popular choice in Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare

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