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Malaysia late to the party? Here’s how DRG hospital funding reforms unfolded around the world starting in 1983
Malay Mail
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Malaysia is set to adopt the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG)-based hospital payment system in a bid to make healthcare more efficient, transparent and sustainable. It joins a growing list of nations that have overhauled...
Malaysia explores solar-powered robot to support sustainable aquaculture
VietnamPlus
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June 20, 2025
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Several towns in Malaysia’s Pahang state have begun adopting a solar-powered robot named AquaRover to modernise traditional aquaculture practices. Developed by a research team led by Dr. Archina Buthiyappan from the University...
Malaysia’s police force gains global recognition for counterterrorism efforts, says home minister
Malay Mail
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) capability in tackling terrorism threats has not only been recognised at the regional level but also by global powers such as the United States, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin...
Malaysia records first Covid death of 2025
The Independent
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June 20, 2025
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Heart attacks claim lives of three Malaysian pilgrims in Mecca, Haj death toll rises to 19
Malay Mail
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Three more Malaysian pilgrims have died in the Holy City of Mecca, bringing the total number of deaths to date to 19. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the...
Tiga lagi jemaah haji malaysia meninggal dunia di Tanah Suci
The Sun Daily
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Tiga lagi jemaah haji Malaysia meninggal dunia di Tanah Suci menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan kematian 19 orang setakat ini. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata kematian melibatkan...
Malaysian Startup Opens Southeast Asia’s First Innovation Hub for Plant-Based Milk
Green Queen
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June 20, 2025
4 Mins Read Pure Mylk, a Malaysian plant-based dairy firm, has opened an innovation hub to help companies bring dairy-free beverages to market. Malaysia’s Pure Mylk has opened The Mylky Way in Selangor, described as Southeast Asia’s first...
Plastic bags still used despite environmental, health risks
The Sun Daily
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June 21, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Despite voluntary efforts by several retail chains to phase out single-use plastic bags, Malaysia continues to grapple with environmental and public health consequences linked to plastic waste, said experts. In a joint written...
Protecting both public health and development
The Malaysian Star
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June 20, 2025
I AM writing in response to two articles about asbestos published in The Star: “Asbestos: The tiny fibres that threaten our lives” by Sim Leoi Leoi (April 16, online at bit.ly/star_asbestos) and “Useful, but dangerous: Asbestos needs to be phased...
Malaysia’s Queen Of Dangdut Passes Away At 68
The Rakyat Post
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June 20, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Dangdut singer Siti Zaleha Abdul Hamid, who rose to fame in the 80s, succumbed to a lung infection and passed away at Sultan Aminah Hospital in...
Online critics face growing scrutiny as Malaysia rolls out controversial data collection project
The Straits Times
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian authorities are taking action against online critics of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, with politicians and members of the public being called in for police questioning in recent weeks, or charged or...
Sector diversity, regulatory strength fuel Bursa Malaysia IPO pipeline: Baker Tilly
The Sun Daily
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June 20, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s capital market is experiencing a notable upswing in 2025 as Bursa Malaysia is forecasting a significant increase in new public listings, with expectations set at 60 initial public offerings and a targeted total market...
Three More Malaysian Pilgrims Die In Makkah, Total Now 19
Bernama
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Three more Malaysian pilgrims have died in the Holy City of Makkah, bringing the total number of deaths to date to 19. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar...
‘More Americans will die’ if we don’t fix this problem: Lawmakers press medical supply chain bill
SI Live - New York
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June 20, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican representing Staten Island and parts of South Brooklyn, introduced a bill aimed at strengthening and diversifying U.S. medical supply chains. The Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act,...
Malaysia Records First COVID-19 Death In 2025
The Rakyat Post
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June 20, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Malaysia has recorded its first COVID-19-related death of 2025, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Health (MoH) on 19 June....
Watsons Malaysia presents IOI City Mall Fashion Week 2025
The Sun Daily
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June 20, 2025
Full brand takeover, hair & makeup partnership mark bold chapter in style, beauty experience WATSONS Malaysia collaborated with IOI City Mall Fashion Week 2025 to present a vibrant showcase of health and beauty brands and products, including the...
NCCM 2025: MOH To Focus On Lung Health Prevention And AI
Bernama
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) is entering the final phase of its National Strategic Plan for Cancer Control Programme 2021–2025, with a renewed focus on strengthening cancer prevention, early detection and...
KPJ Healthcare Launches KWAN Mobile Clinic At HSAJB To Support Public Healthcare In Johor
Bernama
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare) has launched the operations of its Klinik Waqaf An-Nur (KWAN) Mobile Clinic at Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru (HSAJB), Johor, to improve access to affordable care and...
Bursa Malaysia ends mixed as bargain hunters lift KLCI slightly
Malay Mail
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Bursa Malaysia ended the week mixed with the benchmark index climbing 0.08 per cent, as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 1.30...
General : Malaysia Mega Sale Campaign 2025 Returns Ahead Of Visit Malaysia 2026
Bernama
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's most anticipated retail celebration The Malaysia Mega Sale Campaign (MMSC) 2025, returns with greater fanfare starting today, offering nationwide promotions and experiences aimed at boosting tourism...