Dengue cases up with five deaths in epid week 27
Dengue fever cases rose to 2,805 in the 27th Epidemiological Week compared to 2,788 cases the previous week, with five deaths.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Proposal to enact new law on cyberbullying to be tabled at Cabinet meeting tomorrow - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it is part of the ministry's effort to make social media platforms safer for users.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF
The Ministry of Finance states that the average annual SST collection was 51.6% lower than GST due to the smaller scope of the SST.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Govt remains committed to implementing structural reforms, fiscal strengthening
The ministry said this will boost Malaysia's long-term foreign investor appeal, strengthening the ringgit.
Wed Jul 10 2024
3.61 million EPF members transferred a total of RM11.52 bln to their Flexible Accounts as of June 24 - MoF
According to the Ministry of Finance, a total of RM5.12 billion has been transferred to the Retirement Account.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: HR Ministry submits report to MACC over findings on HRD Corp
The HR Ministry has lodged a report with MACC on the instructions of its minister Steven Sim, following findings by the PAC and Auditor-General’s report involving HRD Corp.
Fri Jul 05 2024
A-G's Report: KESUMA has no problem if any parties want to conduct further probe
Steven Sim said KESUMA instructed HRD Corp CEO and HR Ministry sec-gen to report irregularities in A-Gs Report to MACC.
Fri Jul 05 2024
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
Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East
Foreign Ministry said through its embassies, the Malaysian government is in close contact with registered Malaysian citizens.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Indira Gandhi loses suit against IGP, govt
The High Court today has dismissed kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi's RM100 million suit against the police and government.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Applications for refunds under SKDS 2.0 open on July 1 - MOF
The government will begin accepting applications for refunds from recipients of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 on July 1.
Fri Jun 28 2024
MOH launches National Health Demand and Supply study
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched phase one of the National Health Demand and Supply in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Police hunting for suspect who delivered fake bomb to MOTAC
The suspect who delivered a fake bomb package to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in Putrajaya on June 5.
Thu Jun 27 2024
MOH working with telcos to provide free access to HEAL Line 15555
The Health Ministry (MOH) is working with telecommunications companies to provide free access to the Mental Health Crisis Helpline or HEAL Line 15555.
Tue Jun 25 2024