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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...
Malaysia’s ‘Queen of Dangdut’ Zaleha Hamid, dies in Johor hospital at age 70
Malay Mail
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Veteran singer Zaleha Hamid, who rose to fame in the 1980s, died due to a lung infection at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru at about 8.30 pm yesterday. She was 70. Her husband, Ungku Sulaiman Ungku Aziz, confirmed...
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...
Fresh approaches needed to reignite interest in medicine, says expert
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 20, 2025
Fresh approaches needed to reignite interest in medicine, says expert Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Once regarded the pinnacle of academic achievement, pursuing a career...
Listerine Swish & Snap Campaign Aims To Improve Our Oral Health Routine
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. Listerine, the number 1 mouthwash brand in Malaysia, together with Watsons Malaysia launched the Swish & Snap campaign yesterday to encourage...
Hong Kong Champions of the AIA Healthiest Schools Competition 2024/25 - Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School and Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School Win US$100,000 Prize and Advance to Regional Competition
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 June 2025 - AIA Hong Kong is pleased to announce that Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School and Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School have been named the primary and secondary...
Malaysia to Trim Fuel Subsidies as Prices Remain Southeast Asia’s Most Affordable
Retail News Asia
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June 19, 2025
Malaysia is taking a significant step toward fuel subsidy rationalization, with the government aiming to optimize resources for the benefit of lower-income groups. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim affirmed this decision on Monday, clarifying that it...
UMS camp stirs rural students' interest in AI healthcare applications
The Malaysian Star
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June 20, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: A recent Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) event brought science and technology education to rural students in a fun, inspiring way. Over 120 students from 12 secondary schools in the Kudat district took part in the two-day Science...
Dr Wan Azizah Calls For Stronger Regional Collaboration To Tackle Healthcare Challenges
Bernama
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail today called for stronger regional collaboration in the medical sector to address shared healthcare challenges, particularly the growing burden of...
As international actors step back, it is time for Malaysia to lead on refugee protection — Melati Nungsari, Kirstine Rahma Varming, Shre Maha Manohar
Malay Mail
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — It is time for us to discuss the changing landscape surrounding refugee rights and protection worldwide and Malaysia’s potential to be a leading nation in this landscape. Earlier this year, the UN Refugee Agency proclaimed...
Business : CIMB Securities Overweight On Healthcare Sector Due To Its Defensive Nature
Bernama
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained an "Overweight" call on Malaysia’s healthcare sector premised on its defensive nature and resilient demand. Its top pick is IHH Healthcare with a target price of RM8.50, backed by its...
Malaysians fret over hotpot of bad economic news, as govt moves to expand sales and services tax
The Straits Times
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June 19, 2025
SUBANG, Selangor - Avocados from Australia, salmon from Norway, king crabs from Alaska, and mangoes from Thailand have become hot potatoes in Malaysian politics. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expanding the list of imported foods that will be...
Occupational Medicine Protects Workers
The Rising Nepal
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Occupational medicine is a medical specialty focused on preventing, diagnosing, and managing work-related illnesses and injuries. It promotes workers’ health by addressing physical, mental, ergonomic, and industrial hazards. Physicians in this...
Double tragedy in Malaysia as father dies in sleep, smothers baby
South China Morning Post
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June 20, 2025
A family in Malaysia has suffered a heartbreaking double tragedy after a baby was smothered by his father, who had died in his sleep from a heart attack and rolled onto his child. Three-month-old Muhammad Nur Daniel Nuruleffendy was pronounced...
The Best 2025 Holiday Destinations in Southeast Asia for Rest, Wellness and Relaxation
TripZilla
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June 20, 2025
In today’s fast-moving world, more travellers are seeking destinations that encourage slowing down and mindful living. Southeast Asia’s rich landscapes, tranquil beaches and ancient towns provide the perfect setting to unwind and recharge. From...
Malaysia seeks to reduce high medical inflation through Bank Negara's RESET health financing initiative
The Malaysian Star
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June 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: There is both room and opportunity for Malaysia to reduce its high medical inflation, one of the highest in Asia, through reforms under Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) RESET health financing initiative. BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul...
Living in limbo: The precarious existence of refugees in Malaysia
Monash University Lens
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June 20, 2025
As of the end of January 2025, the refugee crisis in Malaysia has reached a critical point, with approximately 192,420 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Approximately 65% are...
Amid rising costs, Putrajaya mulls allowing Malaysians to tap EPF Account 2 savings for private hospital cover
Malay Mail
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June 20, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 – Malaysians may soon be able to pull their savings from Account 2 of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) to pay for monthly health insurance premiums, Putrajaya has suggested. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad was...
Malaysia Reports First COVID-19 Death In 2025
Bernama
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June 19, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded its first COVID-19-related death of the year during Epidemiological Week 24 (ME24), according to the Health Ministry (MOH). The fatality involved a patient with serious comorbidities, including...
Systemic overhaul needed to reform healthcare
The Sun Daily
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June 20, 2025
PETALING JAYA: With Malaysia’s healthcare system under mounting strain, health experts and consumer advocates are calling on the government to deliver bold, systemic reforms – not just promises. They say only transformative change can address a...