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Sep 12, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Kirthana Arumugam

    Asean health ministers’ agreement: what it means for Malaysia (opens the original)

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    The 17th Asean Health Ministers’ Meeting (AHMM), which ended on Friday, saw the official launch of the Asean Strategic Health Agenda (ASHA) 2026-2030 on Wednesday morning. The agenda covers four areas – promoting healthy lifestyles, responding to health emergencies and emerging threats, strengthening health systems and access to care, and ensuring food safety. However, launching the agenda is only the first step, as health ministry deputy director for global health Dr Juliana Sharmini Paul said

  2. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Kirthana Arumugam and Kayley Loo

    Asean states differ in readiness for single medical device submission, says Dzulkefly (opens the original)

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    He said some member states were still working on their regulations and legal frameworks, while others, including Singapore and the Philippines, were more advanced. “We must accept the fact that the 11 states are at different levels of implementation. Some are still working on their regulations and legal frameworks. “What is important, as I’ve always said, (is) never to leave the weakest behind,” he told a press conference at the 17th Asean Health Ministers Meeting (AHMM) and Related Meetings fol

  3. Article · Aug 18, 2026 · Kirthana Arumugam

    Abandoning GRS a high-risk move for KDM, say analysts (opens the original)

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    For instance, the party will have a free hand to decide where to contest in future elections. On the other hand, it will lose the advantages that come with being a partner in the government. Lee Kuok Tiung and Syahruddin Awang Ahmad, both of Universiti Malaysia Sabah, said KDM has little political leverage since it only holds one parliamentary and one state seat. With the next general election (GE16) looming, it will have little bargaining power if it continues to support GRS. Lee pointed out th

  4. Article · Jul 22, 2026 · Kirthana Arumugam

    Civil servants told to embrace AI or risk being displaced (opens the original)

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    Acknowledging concerns that AI could replace jobs, Bigar said the greater risk was failing to adapt to the rapid pace of technological advancement. “Of course, there are fears about jobs being displaced (by AI),” he said at the launch of a joint report by his ministry and the World Bank here today. “But if you don’t adapt or develop those skills, you will probably be displaced first. To me, that’s the more important issue.” He urged public servants to acquire AI skills and “master technology” ra

  5. Article · Jul 8, 2026 · Kirthana Arumugam

    600 cinema halls await upgrades as industry seeks tax cuts (opens the original)

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    Industries Unite said abolishing the Act and removing entertainment duty would help their businesses grow. Koh Mei Lee, the chairman of the Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors, a member of Industries Unite, said more than 600 cinema screens nationwide had not undergone major refurbishment in over a decade. “If the entertainment tax is removed or reduced, we will prioritise refurbishing and renovating these cinemas to ensure the industry’s long-term sustainability. “For us to have healthy ci

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