AWANI Tonight: MOH to curb smoking prevalence to 15% by end-2025
The Health Minister is committed to reducing smoking prevalence in Malaysia to 15% by the end of next year, in line with the enforcement of the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Act 2024.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI
Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Embracing flexibility to combat burnout in the Malaysian workforce
Join us as we dive into Employment Hero’s 2024 Wellness at Work Report, which reveals that 67% of Malaysian employees are experiencing burnout. We’ll explore strategies for reducing burnout, including leadership accountability, flexible work models, and inclusive wellness programs that cater to the diverse needs of today’s workforce. Discover how companies can foster a healthier, more sustainable work environment post-pandemic.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Selangor begins reducing water storage in dams for MTL
Izham Hashim said the initiative, to be carried out until Sept 30, involved seven dams under LUAS's management.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Govt committed to reducing debt-to-GDP ratio to 60% within five years - Treasury sec-gen
The government is committed to reducing its borrowings within a five-year timeframe to ensure a stronger and sustainable fiscal position.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Can mindfulness really beat loneliness?
No longer a fad, mindfulness practices show promise for reducing feelings of loneliness and can have long-lasting benefits.
Fri Jul 12 2024
[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system
Special measures are necessary to help children testify, reducing the trauma associated with court appearances, says UNICEF.
Tue Jul 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] Health literacy and preventative care: Reducing the burden on healthcare systems
Improving health literacy is essential to reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
Wed Jun 19 2024
In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy
The two leaders battled over how to tackle cost-of-living crisis, growing waiting lists in public health service and reducing immigration.
Wed Jun 05 2024
S’gor DRT Issue: Any parties can ask for documents - MB
DRT is a new technology that can efficiently connect users to major public transportation systems, including reducing wait times.
Thu May 30 2024
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
The four-day week looks here to stay
While flexible work arrangements have been available across many sectors, many organisations now offer employees opportunities to reduce work time without reducing pay.
Sat Mar 02 2024
[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
Australia has no plan for climate change adaptation. Why?
Reducing emissions is only part of the story. We must also plan for adapting to the impacts of climate change.
Sat Feb 03 2024
Green lights and red flags in Formula 1's sustainability drive
F1 aims to go net zero by 2030, but some issues are holding the sport back from a full speed commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
Sat Jan 20 2024