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Health think tank warns Budget 2026 fails to fix system’s deep flaws

Galen Centre says Malaysia’s healthcare remains “overcrowded, understaffed and underinvested” despite higher spending, urging stronger reforms in aged care, primary care, and tobacco control

42-hour week for 82,637 healthcare workers a recognition of their sacrifices: Dzulkefly

Health Minister praises exemption from 45-hour schedule, says it reflects government’s appreciation for frontline dedication

Government caps weekly hours at 42 for critical healthcare workers

Over 82,000 medical personnel to be exempted from 45-hour shift rule under the government’s move to protect frontline welfare

Nurses Day deserves more than a whisper, oops, it just passed us by on May 12 – Joseph Masilamany

While florists, retailers, and restaurants profit from Mother’s and Father’s Day, International Nurses Day slips by unnoticed—yet no one holds our lives more tenderly or tirelessly than the nurse

Sobering Pinkfish tragedy: healthcare workers call for drug harm reduction over punishments

Blacklisting substances could lead people to find ‘deadlier’ narcotics as new ones are emerging frequently

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders