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
![Ringgit opens easier against US dollar but firmer vs other major currencies Ringgit opens easier against US dollar but firmer vs other major currencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673833580_Bajet.jpg)
Ringgit opens easier against US dollar but firmer vs other major currencies
The ringgit would maintain its tight range against the greenback at around RM4.71 today, said Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![PM wants civil servants to make paradigm shift to drive country's growth PM wants civil servants to make paradigm shift to drive country's growth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718339407_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants civil servants to make paradigm shift to drive country's growth
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said every civil servant needs to maintain good practices and governance.
Fri Jun 14 2024
AWANI Global: Navigating tensions | Preparing ASEAN Amid US-China Rivalry
Dr Toshi Yoshihara from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) and Universiti Malaya’s (UM) Assoc. Prof. Dr Roy Anthony Rogers delve into the intricacies of the US-China relationship as well as ASEAN's role in maintaining regional stability amidst varying national alignments.
Sun Jun 09 2024
![National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621209402_Journalist.jpg)
National Journalists’ Day: Leaders appreciate media practitioners’ role
Fahmi Fadzil highlighted the importance of maintaining journalism ethics, which is fundamental to the profession.
Wed May 29 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
![PM wants civil servants to maintain integrity to justify recognition given by govt PM wants civil servants to maintain integrity to justify recognition given by govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714974021_Anwarjpg.jpg)
PM wants civil servants to maintain integrity to justify recognition given by govt
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said civil servants should identify individuals who tarnish the reputation of the civil service.
Mon May 06 2024
![Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713172917_TBLawrenceWong.jpg)
Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said he felt a sense of "satisfaction and completeness" as he prepared to handover leadership of the country.
Wed May 01 2024
![King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712658366_agong.jpg)
King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues
His Majesty said recent events should serve as a wake-up call for all parties on their responsibility to maintain unity of the nation.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Investigating causal pathways to neonatal mortality [COLUMNIST] Investigating causal pathways to neonatal mortality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710759364_Babyhands.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Investigating causal pathways to neonatal mortality
M'sia exceeds SDG target for neonatal mortality but must stay vigilant to maintain progress as it reflects overall public health outcomes.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Mother changes plea over lacing son’s milk with meth Mother changes plea over lacing son’s milk with meth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710314787_TBMAHKAMAHSESYEN.jpg)
Mother changes plea over lacing son’s milk with meth
The father of the child was also charged for causing harm, though he maintained his not-guilty plea.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![South China Sea: Malaysia committed to peaceful resolution South China Sea: Malaysia committed to peaceful resolution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709710644_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
South China Sea: Malaysia committed to peaceful resolution
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said "we should continue to maintain the South China Sea as a sea of peace, stability and trade."
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Makaf promises monthly allowance for exponents ranked world top 5 Makaf promises monthly allowance for exponents ranked world top 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684587621_DatukNurAzmiAhmad.jpg)
Makaf promises monthly allowance for exponents ranked world top 5
Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad said this allowance, funded by MAKAF, will be given every month as long as the athlete maintains their positions.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101 Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708061657_TBTHAIFA.jpg)
Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101
In Southeast Asia, Thailand maintains the highest FIFA ranking, leading ahead of Vietnam, M'sia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Fri Feb 16 2024