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
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A-G’s Report: MPN misused funds, exhibited unsatisfactory corporate governance
LKAN reveals that MPN financed the operations of two private companies, amounting to RM373,516, creating a conflict of interest.
Thu Jul 04 2024
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Millionaires on the Move: Where are the world’s wealthy migrating to and from in 2024?
The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2024 features the latest projected net inflows and outflows of millionaires by New World Wealth.
Tue Jun 18 2024
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Malaysia aims to showcase at least 40 5G private network use cases - Gobind
Gobind Singh Deo highlights Malaysia's rapid 5G rollout, achieving over 80 pct coverage of populated areas within two years of launch.
Thu Jun 06 2024
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Gov't committed to implement progressive wage policy for private sector - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed the government's seriousness in coming up with a Progressive Wage Policy for the private sector.
Wed May 22 2024
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Economy ministry announces realignment of three Bumiputera-mandated agencies
Rafizi Ramli said the realignment will be achieved through smart and innovative collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Mon May 20 2024
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M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals
Malaysia is considering to provide full tax exemptions on withdrawal from private retirement scheme (PRS) funds for emergency purposes.
Wed May 08 2024
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Nursing shortage projected at close to 60 percent by 2030 - Dr Dzulkefly
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said a collaboration between public and private sectors can help improve shortfall of nursing staff needed.
Fri May 03 2024
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Berliners celebrate cannabis legalisation with midnight smoke-in at Brandenburg Gate
Cultivating up to three plants for private consumption and owning up to 25 grams of cannabis is now legal in Germany, starting April 1.
Mon Apr 01 2024
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Former army corporal charged with 15 counts of molest, two counts of causing hurt to private soldier
On 15 charges of using criminal force with intent to molest a person, Mohd Amanah Habhijullah, was alleged to have committed the offenses.
Fri Mar 15 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors
Malaysia is very dependent on private vehicles, and therefore more efforts must be made to guarantee the health and safety of road users.
Wed Feb 28 2024
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US achieves first moon landing in half century with private spacecraft
NASA hailed the landing as major achievement of sending commercially flown spacecraft on scientific scouting missions to the moon.
Fri Feb 23 2024
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Two-day toll-free travel for CNY
The toll-free travel on Feb 8 and 9 given to Class 1 private vehicles users, would have an estimated financial implication of RM42.99 mln.
Wed Feb 07 2024
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Prince Harry due back in Britain on Tuesday -The Sun
The Sun said Harry had been seen arriving at a private terminal at Los Angeles International Airport in California.
Tue Feb 06 2024
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Gov't, private firms to intensify collaboration for programmes fostering unity - Aaron
The government will intensify strategic collaboration with private companies in organising programmes to foster unity among the community in Malaysia.
Thu Feb 01 2024