AWANI Tonight: EV registrations grew 141.8% year-on-year in first half of 2024
Malaysia recorded a 141.8% increase in electric vehicle registrations for the first half of 2024, with a total of 10,663 EVs registered between January and June.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719916689_DzulkeflyAhmadKKM.jpg)
Medical (Amendments) Bill 2024 tabled for first reading in parliament
The amendments aim to empower MMC to recognise qualifications and specialist training for registering medical practitioners and specialists.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Parliament: OKU with D/DA driving license, not prohibited from having PSV E-Hailing License Parliament: OKU with D/DA driving license, not prohibited from having PSV E-Hailing License](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719227261_TBDATUKHASBIHABI.jpg)
Parliament: OKU with D/DA driving license, not prohibited from having PSV E-Hailing License
Deputy Transport Minister said they can apply for a license with health verification from a registered medical practitioner.
Wed Jul 10 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 closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
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
![Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Parents should choose registered nursery to ensure children's safety Parents should choose registered nursery to ensure children's safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719286421_nursery.jpg)
Parents should choose registered nursery to ensure children's safety
Parents are advised to choose a registered nursery to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Registrar of marriages among three remanded in graft probe Registrar of marriages among three remanded in graft probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717583588_TBSPRM.jpg)
Registrar of marriages among three remanded in graft probe
The marriage registrar received funds from a company owner to register marriages without going through the prescribed procedures.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Consider This: Parallel Pathway — What’s The Future of Specialist Training?
What should be the future of medical specialist training in Malaysia? How do we best address the specialist shortage while ensuring standardised quality of medical education? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Dayang Anita Abdul Aziz, Senior Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, and Dr Timothy Cheng, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Duchess of Kent Sandakan Hospital in Sabah.
Fri May 31 2024
![South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716977896_Africaelections.jpg)
South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
More than 27 million South Africans are registered to vote at more than 23,000 polling stations.
Wed May 29 2024
![Socso contribution for part-time media practitioners from July 1 - Fahmi Socso contribution for part-time media practitioners from July 1 - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716803787_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Socso contribution for part-time media practitioners from July 1 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil asked all registered media organisations to update their respective data for the aid to be channeled by the ministry.
Mon May 27 2024
The Future Is Female: Urban Design - First Life, Then Spaces, Then Buildings
How can urban design help to reclaim and enhance the unique character of Malaysian cities? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO which champions good urban design practice in Malaysia and aspires to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Sun May 26 2024
![Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715753561_TBPERKESOLOGOjpg.jpg)
Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso
Employers who fail to register their companies and employees can be issued a compound of up to RM5,000 or charged in court.
Wed May 15 2024
![Kempen 'RevUp and Register' perkasa penggunaan domain .my Kempen 'RevUp and Register' perkasa penggunaan domain .my](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715072123_TBMYNIC.jpg)
Kempen 'RevUp and Register' perkasa penggunaan domain .my
MYNIC, melancarkan kempen 'RevUp and Register' bagi memperkasa pertumbuhan salah satu aset digital negara iaitu nama domain .MY.
Tue May 07 2024
![Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713765371_TBAmirKhanjpg.jpg)
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
The videos sparked police investigation with Aamir Khan registering a case in Mumbai for alleged impersonation and cheating with fake video.
Mon Apr 22 2024