![Donation misappropriation probe: MACC freezes 20 bank accounts Donation misappropriation probe: MACC freezes 20 bank accounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684472020_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
Donation misappropriation probe: MACC freezes 20 bank accounts
The accounts belong to individuals and companies believed to have received funds from the public through an online fundraising platform.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720702927_TBdrug.jpg)
Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use
Treating drug use as a health and social issue is a promising way to improve outcomes for people who use drugs.
Sun Jul 14 2024
![Pendekatan kerjasama industri penting sebelum pertimbang cadangan Akta Perhubungan Awam Pendekatan kerjasama industri penting sebelum pertimbang cadangan Akta Perhubungan Awam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720800766_TBKamalanathan.jpg)
Pendekatan kerjasama industri penting sebelum pertimbang cadangan Akta Perhubungan Awam
PRCA) Malaysia dan Public Relations Practitioners Society of Malaysia (PRactitioners) mengulas kenyataan yang ditimbulkan dalam sebuah akhbar tempatan tentang cadangan untuk memperkenalkan Akta Per
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720333130_HRDcorp.jpg)
Independent audit on HRD Corp right move in restoring public trust - PAC
PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that it proved Steven Sim Chee Keong kept his promise not to hide any truth.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719222222_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Police station gates to close after 10 pm - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the order was issued to balance the needs of the public and the safety of the personnel on duty.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Ahmad Zahid committed to addressing FELCRA debts, studying PAC's recommendations Ahmad Zahid committed to addressing FELCRA debts, studying PAC's recommendations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720425450_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid committed to addressing FELCRA debts, studying PAC's recommendations
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a committee had been formed to study the recommendations, put forward by PAC to resolve the issue.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720175151_handcuffs.jpg)
Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health
A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718349610_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
LKAN: PM wants priority to be given to management, governance and accountability
Fahmi Fadzil said it is now up to respective ministers related to audited institutions, agencies and departments to take follow-up action.
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
![National contingent to don Rizman Ruzaini-inspired outfits at Paris opening ceremony National contingent to don Rizman Ruzaini-inspired outfits at Paris opening ceremony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720074888_rizmanruzaini.jpg)
National contingent to don Rizman Ruzaini-inspired outfits at Paris opening ceremony
Chef de mission Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin confirmed this today and said the attire would be unveiled to the public soon.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700627047_Scam.jpg)
SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams
According to SC, these scams are usually timed with upcoming IPO listings published on Bursa Malaysia's website.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Gov't considers creating unique model of Ombudsman Malaysia Gov't considers creating unique model of Ombudsman Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719992977_MKulasegaran.jpg)
Gov't considers creating unique model of Ombudsman Malaysia
M. Kulasegaran said govt is committed to establishing Ombudsman Malaysia to address complaints on public service delivery.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719390587_DrZambryAbdulKadi.jpg)
Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies
Govt ensures SPM holders with 10As and above who failed to enter public university programs get a place to further their studies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: Public trust should be higher for dengue vaccine - Qdenga
There should be less hesitation about Qdenga, Malaysia's first dengue vaccine, because it has gone through proper development processes, says Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia.
Thu Jun 27 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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719391981_tbTengkuZafrul.jpg)
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