SIRIM: Setting the standard, shaping Malaysia's technological future

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1. PM kicks off UK five-day work visit to boost trade and ties
2. 'TikTok refugees' flock to China's RedNote ahead of app's US ban

Malaysians will see improvements to the SARA aid following a record-high allocation of RM13 bil in Budget 2025, compared to RM10 bil last year.

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1. Japan PM calls for stronger ASEAN collaboration during visit to Malaysia
2. 2024 first year to pass 1.5 °C limit

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Medical costs are rising, and so are the premiums for health insurance. To tackle this, the Malaysian government is considering introducing a Diagnosis-Related Group pricing system. But is DRG the right prescription for Malaysia’s healthcare woes, or will it create new challenges for hospitals, doctors, and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, Consultant respiratory physician at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital. He is also the President of MERCY Malaysia.

Medical costs are rising, and so are the premiums for health insurance. To tackle this, the Malaysian government is considering introducing a Diagnosis-Related Group pricing system. But is DRG the right prescription for Malaysia’s healthcare woes, or will it create new challenges for hospitals, doctors, and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy.

Ageing populations are a growing reality worldwide, and Malaysia is no exception. But are we doing enough to uphold the human rights of older persons as they face challenges like access to healthcare, financial security, and age discrimination? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Claudia Mahler, the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons.

In a region long associated with manufacturing-led growth, the services sector is quietly but significantly transforming economies in East Asia and the Pacific. According to a newly released World Bank report, services are now contributing more to labour productivity growth than manufacturing—with exports and foreign direct investment in services outpacing traditional goods industries. In Malaysia, this shift could redefine how we think about economic development, digital innovation, and even gender equality in the workplace. But is Malaysia doing enough to harness this momentum, and how prepared are we to navigate the challenges of reform and competition in this space? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Aaditya Mattoo, Chief Economist, East Asia and Pacific, World Bank.

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1. KLCC LRT fire contained, no injuries
2. JPJ offers RM150 flat-rate on traffic summons


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1. Govt to trial QR code immigration clearance at KLIA
2. Jeju Air crash: Initial data extracted from black box


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Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) is challenging traditional household income classification, arguing that the Top 30% of households qualify as middle-class.

The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has allocated RM40 million to KEMAS for upgrading and repairing kindergartens and childcare centers nationwide.

AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi

1. Electricity tariff hike will not burden the majority, says PM
2. Malaysians willing to pay for AI-powered shopping - Lazada

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the government's commitment to shielding most Malaysians from electricity tariff hikes, with higher rates aimed at the ultra-rich and profit-driven industries.

AI is transforming online shopping with personalized tools like chatbots, translations, and visual search. Ángel Ramiro from Lazada Malaysia shares how AI is shaping e-commerce and what's next.

#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh

1. MACC to focus on grand corruption, national asset recovery in 2025
2. Thousands mark 20 years since deadly tsunami

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