Consider This: Medical Inflation — The Anatomy of Healthcare Costs
In 2023, Malaysia recorded medical cost inflation of 12.6%. What's fueling this surge, and who bears the brunt of this burden? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Datuk Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid Syed Junid, Professor of Health Economics, Policy and Management at the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at IMU University. He is also the President of the Malaysian Health Economic Association.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41711929495_FukushimaDaiichi.jpg)
Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700738641_TBEV.jpg)
ASEAN sees surge in EV sales, Malaysia among top performers - Maybank Investment
The investment bank said that favourable regulations, local brands and penetration of Chinese carmakers will drive sales higher.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Consider This: Push & Pull (Part 3): Of Opting for Chinese & International Schools
Bumiputra student enrolment in Chinese schools has increased by 58.5% over the last decade, while Bumi student enrolment in international schools has surged by nearly 50% in the past 5 years. This trend has meant that Malaysian students now comprise two-thirds of the international school student population. Why do parents seem to be opting out of national schools, and what are the broader implications of this shift? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Shahnaz Al-Sadat, Chairperson and Co-Founder of the educational social enterprise, LeapEd Services.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Consider This: Push & Pull (Part 2): Of Opting for Chinese & International Schools
Bumiputra student enrolment in Chinese schools has increased by 58.5% over the last decade, while Bumi student enrolment in international schools has surged by nearly 50% in the past 5 years. This trend has meant that Malaysian students now comprise two-thirds of the international school student population. Why do parents seem to be opting out of national schools, and what are the broader implications of this shift? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to UCSI University’s Professor Dr Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi, formerly a Member of the Committee for Unity at the Ministry of Unity, under the first Pakatan Harapan administration.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Consider This: Push & Pull (Part 1): Of Opting for Chinese & International Schools
Bumiputra student enrolment in Chinese schools has increased by 58.5% over the last decade, while Bumi student enrolment in international schools has surged by nearly 50% in the past 5 years. This trend has meant that Malaysian students now comprise two-thirds of the international school student population. Why do parents seem to be opting out of national schools, and what are the broader implications of this shift? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kua Kia Soong, former Principal of the New Era College, which was founded by the Malaysian Chinese education movement.
Mon Jul 29 2024
AWANI Tonight: Rising late-stage cancer detection, what needs to change?
Clinical Lecturer and General and Colorectal Surgeon from UiTM, Dr Siti Mayuha Rusli says the rise in late-stage cancer detection is due to lack of awareness on early stage screening.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720174232_KeirStarmer.jpg)
Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority
Keir Starmer vowed to rebuild Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a landslide victory.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Economic achievement in first quarter 2024 very encouraging - PM Economic achievement in first quarter 2024 very encouraging - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716300772_TBANWARUCAP.jpg)
Economic achievement in first quarter 2024 very encouraging - PM
Almost all sectors have surged and catalysed the growth in the first quarter of 2024, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed May 22 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms [COLUMNIST] Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465561680_PensionGeneric.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms
In the context of Malaysia, there's very little evidence of a surge in demand-pull inflation based on available data.
Fri May 17 2024
![Slovak PM Fico no longer in life-threatening condition after being shot, minister says Slovak PM Fico no longer in life-threatening condition after being shot, minister says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715829356_Slovakias.jpg)
Slovak PM Fico no longer in life-threatening condition after being shot, minister says
The gunman shot Robert Fico five times, initially leaving the PM in critical condition and undergoing surgery hours later.
Thu May 16 2024
![Huawei flagship store surge in China signals showdown with Apple Huawei flagship store surge in China signals showdown with Apple](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715743015_huawei.jpg)
Huawei flagship store surge in China signals showdown with Apple
Apple has 47 stores in mainland China. Huawei, which did not open a flagship store until 2019, now has 11 of them.
Wed May 15 2024
![Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715050565_MohamadFaisalAbdul.jpg)
Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president
After first surgery, specialist doctors found that it was not second-degree burns but fourth-degree burns, said Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar.
Tue May 07 2024
![Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713497997_TBMarket.jpg)
Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks
Asian shares and bond yields sank while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after reports of a sharp escalation in Middle East
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Police identify one of three suspects who shot MMEA personnel in Kunak waters Police identify one of three suspects who shot MMEA personnel in Kunak waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712469836_AnggotaMaritimdite.jpg)
Police identify one of three suspects who shot MMEA personnel in Kunak waters
Police said one of the injured MMEA personnel had undergone surgery to remove a bullet from his eye and was in stable condition.
Mon Apr 08 2024