Consider This: Sustaining Sustainability - A Conversation With Professor Jeffrey Sachs
With the progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) severely stalled, what needs to be done to ensure the world is back on track? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Prof Jeffrey Sachs, President, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) about how education can contribute to reversing these trends.
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
![Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719481923_sudan.jpg)
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
Some 755,000 people in Sudan face the most severe level of extreme hunger.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718074384_AbangZainalAbidin.jpg)
Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police
Three victims reported being attacked by 20 masked men with clubs and machetes over a drug territory dispute, police said.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716351116_Airport.jpg)
Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight
Passengers with minor injuries have been offered $10,000 and those with serious injuries can discuss an offer to meet their specific needs.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716966277_landfillsite.jpg)
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
![Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence incident Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence incident](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)
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered severe turbulence incident
Nine Malaysians, including one crew were on board Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 that had emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Wed May 22 2024
![Malaysia ready to aid Gaza in rebuilding clean water supply post-conflict - DPM Fadillah Malaysia ready to aid Gaza in rebuilding clean water supply post-conflict - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716278964_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Malaysia ready to aid Gaza in rebuilding clean water supply post-conflict - DPM Fadillah
At present, the clean water supply in Gaza is severely affected and disrupted, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Tue May 21 2024
![Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713518316_Militaryjpg.jpg)
Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
Ebrahim Raisi had warned Israel before Friday's strike that Tehran would deliver a "severe response" to any attack on its territory.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Be vigilant to prevent heat stroke during Aidilfitri - Dr Zaini Be vigilant to prevent heat stroke during Aidilfitri - Dr Zaini](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711176569_TBPANAS.jpg)
Be vigilant to prevent heat stroke during Aidilfitri - Dr Zaini
Among the most severe cases of heatstroke are increased body temperature, dizziness or headaches, nausea, and extreme fatigue.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Kemalangan maut: Orang ramai diminta tampil salur maklumat Kemalangan maut: Orang ramai diminta tampil salur maklumat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712107670_tbKemalanganmaut.jpg)
Kemalangan maut: Orang ramai diminta tampil salur maklumat
Bedah siasat yang dijalankan di Hospital Parit Buntar mendapati punca kematian mangsa disebabkan severe head injury'.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711353478_TBmedicalschool.jpg)
South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice
Professors will start scaling back outpatient treatment to focus on emergency and severely ill patients, while some submit resignations.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703118160_TBGAZAjpg.jpg)
UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive
According to UNICEF, many kids were suffering from severe malnutrition and did not "even have the energy to cry."
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Yemen faces dire landmine crisis: Project Masam reports significant removal efforts Yemen faces dire landmine crisis: Project Masam reports significant removal efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710145603_TByemenjpg.jpg)
Yemen faces dire landmine crisis: Project Masam reports significant removal efforts
Yemen is grappling with a severe issue of landmines, with staggering numbers being removed indicating the depth of the humanitarian crisis.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Biden will not face criminal charges for mishandling classified papers Biden will not face criminal charges for mishandling classified papers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707453275_TBSpecialCounsel.jpg)
Biden will not face criminal charges for mishandling classified papers
Robert Hur in his report wrote that Joe Biden's memory was "severely limited" when he was interviewed by members of his prosecution team.
Fri Feb 09 2024