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According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, nearly half of them had thoughts of hurting themselves or committing suicide.

It is learnt that the prospective Haj group was deceived by the offer of cheap Haj package by using tourist visas to perform the pilgrimage.

The Credit Counseling and Management Agency (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit, AKPK) recently reported that 65% of the total number of the agency’s clients as of March were those aged between 28 and 30. That’s some 53,000 youths seeking AKPK's services to restructure their debts, worth nearly RM1.9 billion in total. What are the implications of this staggering statistic, and what systemic factors are contributing to the financial struggles faced by young Malaysians today? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Clare Walker, CEO of the Financial Industry Collective Outreach (FINCO) a non-profit organisation set up by the financial industry to deliver educational initiatives to underprivileged children and youth.

The Credit Counseling and Management Agency (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit, AKPK) recently reported that 65% of the total number of the agency’s clients as of March were those aged between 28 and 30. That’s some 53,000 youths seeking AKPK's services to restructure their debts, worth nearly RM1.9 billion in total. What are the implications of this staggering statistic, and what systemic factors are contributing to the financial struggles faced by young Malaysians today? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nirmala Supramaniam, Head of the Household Financial Education Department at AKPK, an agency under Bank Negara which helps individuals with the responsible use of credit.

Malaysians who wish to perform the haj are advised to use legal means.

Malaysia is considering to provide full tax exemptions on withdrawal from private retirement scheme (PRS) funds for emergency purposes.

Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Geeta Appannah, President of the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity and lecturer at the Department of Nutrition at UPM’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Last year the Health Ministry launched a Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign in a bid to encourage Malaysians to reduce their sugar intake. In delving into the efficacy of such initiatives, a key question must first be considered: What factors truly shape dietary behaviours at a population level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Teoh Ai Ni, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute, where her research covers nutrition, public health, and food insecurity. Before joining KRI, she worked as a nutritionist working with the Singapore Health Promotion Board to deliver and manage health-promoting activities.

The Consul General of Malaysia in Songkhla said both the women from Tumpat, Kelantan suffered minor injuries following the bomb blast.

The Labour Day 2024 global theme is “Social Justice & Decent Work for All” Niaga Spotlight focuses on the calls for government to set a new minimum wage this year to reflect Living Wages, benefits of the Progressive Wage Policy, as well as highlighting the exploitative system faced by government contract workers such as hospital cleaners and security guards.

Trade Unions capacity building is another key area for improving workers bargaining power.
There are also outstanding issues regarding the Sabah and Sarawak’s Labour Ordinance (SLO), impacting wages, workplace conditions and Gender Equality for East Malaysians.

Microsoft announced it will invest US$2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation. How will this benefit Malaysians? Editor in Chief, Ashwad Ismail speaks to Microsoft Chaiman & CEO, Satya Nadella.

OpenAcademy, a Malaysian ed-tech startup, directly addresses the critical need for workforce upskilling in Malaysia. Their user-friendly mobile platform delivers microlearning modules focused on practical, industry-relevant digital skills. This empowers Malaysians at all career stages to enhance their skill sets and remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Wisma Putra is closely monitoring the situation of M'sians in these three countries.

12% of Malaysia ie; 7 million Malaysians, primarily from rural areas are unbanked - meaning they cannot access any financial services.

This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.

Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.

Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.

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Farwina Faroque said the mission involving selected M'sians is focused on breaking the naval blockade on Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.