Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare
While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![‘Kill switch’ in concerts only used as last resort - Fahmi ‘Kill switch’ in concerts only used as last resort - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710328666_TBfahmifadziljp.jpg)
‘Kill switch’ in concerts only used as last resort - Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the mechanism was introduced to prevent violations of the country's laws from recurring.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Tackling the haze crisis in Malaysia Tackling the haze crisis in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652276237_TBJEREBU.jpg)
Tackling the haze crisis in Malaysia
The haze has been a recurring environmental issue for the country, dating back several decades.
Mon Apr 24 2023
![Michelle Yeoh urges women to resist being 'put in a box' Michelle Yeoh urges women to resist being 'put in a box'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681894062_MichelleYeoh.jpg)
Michelle Yeoh urges women to resist being 'put in a box'
The lack of Asian representation at Hollywood's highest levels had been a recurring topic in Michelle Yeoh's interviews.
Wed Apr 19 2023
![Tennis: Murray pulls out of Dubai due to recurring hip injury Tennis: Murray pulls out of Dubai due to recurring hip injury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677489508_DOHA.jpg)
Tennis: Murray pulls out of Dubai due to recurring hip injury
Murray said that he would have to manage his body better, especially after physically demanding matches.
Mon Feb 27 2023
![Cyber security expert raises alarm over increasing data leaks in Malaysia Cyber security expert raises alarm over increasing data leaks in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663501297_CyberAttack.jpg)
Cyber security expert raises alarm over increasing data leaks in Malaysia
Data leakage has become a recurring issue, both globally and in Malaysia, caused by phishing, malware and ransomware attacks.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![Four urgent projects to prevent flash floods from recurring - Tuan Ibrahim Four urgent projects to prevent flash floods from recurring - Tuan Ibrahim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657026760_TBBALING.jpg)
Four urgent projects to prevent flash floods from recurring - Tuan Ibrahim
KASA is going to implement four urgent projects worth RM203 million in Baling, Kedah to prevent the flash floods incident from recurring.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Investment Insider: Sime Darby Property Berhad Optimistic About The Company's Growth Prospects Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Sime Darby Property Bhd. are now committed to their transformation plan to expand into the key growth sector of industrial and logistics development to increase profit and recurring income.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![No roads closed in Sepang now, but residents worried about floods recurring No roads closed in Sepang now, but residents worried about floods recurring](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603978987_TBWanKamarulAzranWa.jpg)
No roads closed in Sepang now, but residents worried about floods recurring
There are no more roads closed in the district and Jalan Simpang Kewa and Simpang Semarang were also reopened to all vehicles.
Wed Dec 22 2021
![Tokyo Olympics: Disappointing Day 14 for Malaysia Tokyo Olympics: Disappointing Day 14 for Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628067781_AzizulhasniAwangP.jpg)
Tokyo Olympics: Disappointing Day 14 for Malaysia
Disappointment is fast becoming a recurring theme for the national contingent at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. For how else can you describe Day 14?
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Call to stop sexual harassment and safeguard children in schools Call to stop sexual harassment and safeguard children in schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619557758_GangguanSeksual.jpg)
Call to stop sexual harassment and safeguard children in schools
The Education Ministry (MoE) has been urged to promptly address the recurring cases of sexual harassment and safeguard children in schools.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![Govt looking to make MYHackathon a recurring event - Khairy Govt looking to make MYHackathon a recurring event - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610442254_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Govt looking to make MYHackathon a recurring event - Khairy
The programme is aimed at identifying the pain points of government services, as well as solutions from the perspective of the public.
Tue Jan 26 2021
![Sabah urban drainage system fails to meet objectives, causes recurring floods Sabah urban drainage system fails to meet objectives, causes recurring floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/81548657271_banjirsabah.jpg)
Sabah urban drainage system fails to meet objectives, causes recurring floods
The maintenance of the urban drainage system in Sabah has failed to achieve its objectives causing floods to recur.
Fri Dec 18 2020
![DBKL asked to review regulations at construction sites - Annuar DBKL asked to review regulations at construction sites - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600584201_BATUKONKRIT.jpg)
DBKL asked to review regulations at construction sites - Annuar
The review would include fines and heavier penalties to prevent similar incident from recurring.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Water disruption: Angry consumers vent through social media Water disruption: Angry consumers vent through social media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599284188_GANGGUANBEKALANAIR.jpg)
Water disruption: Angry consumers vent through social media
In their rants, many questioned why the problem has been recurring year after year, while some could not resist leaving catty remarks on the matter.
Sat Sep 05 2020